Removing heels from cutters when carving...

[Rob D]

Modifiying the back of the cutter by removing a portion of the heel does seem to reduce heat build up at the nose of a carving bar but a LOT!

 

You can do this for any size carving bar and any chain. We used a flap disc on a battery angle grinder which seemed to work well.

 

 

A great vid from Simon O'Rourke here watch from 12 mins if short on time

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Quick vid from CSB here [ame]

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And have attached a snip from Ed Robinsons site here Ed Robinson's Wooden Things. Chainsaw carvings, sculptures & furniture. About me.