Milling Oak vs Pine ...Help! Cutting speed?

[AHPP]

13 hours ago, Bob_z_l said:

It def isn't  a new chain

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it does produce fine chip like a dust or powder

I've found that as you get towards the end of a chain, you need to drop the depth gauges more to get the same bite.

[trigger_andy]

Its another reason I like the Granberg Precision Grinder. Once you have sharpened all the teeth to the same length you can then rotate the grinder 90 degrees to the chain, kiss the grinder on the tip of the tooth then very accurately select the depth of the raker with a few clicks. Accurate and precise each and every time, even in the field. 

[topchippyles]

Good posting and interesting read.What ways do you guys use to set your depth gauges?? Most just use the depth gauge tool but they can vary over time due to constant filing.

Edited June 2, 2020 by topchippyles

[Rough Hewn]

Good posting an interesting read.What ways do you guys use to set your depth gauges?? Most just use the depth gauge tool but they can vary over time due to constant filing.

I just use standard stihl depth gauges.
Usually I lose them before they get worn.
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[Stubby]

4 hours ago, topchippyles said:

Good posting and interesting read.What ways do you guys use to set your depth gauges?? Most just use the depth gauge tool but they can vary over time due to constant filing.

You should not leave the gauge on and file down to it !  Put the gauge on feel how much proud the raker is . Take the gauge off give it a few strokes put the gauge back on and check . After a short time you can usually know how many strokes to give it till its flush with the gauge .  I am 67 years old and never worn out a raker depth gauge ?

[topchippyles]

1 minute ago, Stubby said:

You should not leave the gauge on and file down to it !  Put the gauge on feel how much proud the raker is . Take the gauge off give it a few strokes put the gauge back on and check . After a short time you can usually know how many strokes to give it till its flush with the gauge .  I am 67 years old and never worn out a raker depth gauge ?

Only pennies to buy so not to worried about that.Only do mine every 3/4 sharpens anyway

[Stubby]

3 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Only pennies to buy so not to worried about that.Only do mine every 3/4 sharpens anyway

I also do mine every three to four sharpens but my gauge is constant and not worn down . Its not the pennies , its the increasing inaccuracy that will accumulate till you buy a new one .  

Edited June 2, 2020 by Stubby

[topchippyles]

Anyone use these as keep seeing them pop up on youtube. Made by stihl 

Edited June 2, 2020 by topchippyles

[Bob_z_l]

7 hours ago, trigger_andy said:

Its another reason I like the Granberg Precision Grinder. Once you have sharpened all the teeth to the same length you can then rotate the grinder 90 degrees to the chain, kiss the grinder on the tip of the tooth then very accurately select the depth of the raker with a few clicks. Accurate and precise each and every time, even in the field. 

Exactly what I did. 

Now I'm doing a board in half a tank. 

And making plenty of dust ( oatmeal?) 

[Bob_z_l]

I should also say thanks to @Rough Hewn for pointing me to the rakers.

Its transformed it. Lesson learnt.