Bar lift in cut

[Rob D]

Well done Steve - it pretty much is always always down to the basics. Often folk will ask 'how often should I sharpen the chain' and the answer is 'when it's dull!'

 

It's an irritating zen type answer - I did a Hornbeam the other day - had a new chain and milled the lot [4 hours] with no cutting issues or slow down. Very clean wood, no grit in the bark [which was smooth and thin] and no issues.

 

A properly sharpened chain shares the wear - each tooth cuts it's weight - if a couple are longer or dull that means the other teeth have to do their job PLUS carry their lazy comrades along. It makes a big difference.