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Got the kit and a reel of chain and I've made my first loop, not a lot of info on the Internet for the questions I have, and whilst a few YouTube videos show you the process they don't cover some things.

 

Thought is put some questions out there and see if anyone can help.

 

Made a loop 66 drive links, I have even cutters on the left and right hand side of the chain, however there is a substantial gap between cutters on the joins section. I could add another cutter in (providing it didn't bend under pressure of the chain breaker) however this would lead to an un even number of cutters on each side.

 

Any tips would be gratefully received.

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Got the kit and a reel of chain and I've made my first loop, not a lot of info on the Internet for the questions I have, and whilst a few YouTube videos show you the process they don't cover some things.

 

Thought is put some questions out there and see if anyone can help.

 

Made a loop 66 drive links, I have even cutters on the left and right hand side of the chain, however there is a substantial gap between cutters on the joins section. I could add another cutter in (providing it didn't bend under pressure of the chain breaker) however this would lead to an un even number of cutters on each side.

 

Any tips would be gratefully received.

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HI MATE i buy stihl loops cheap so theres no need thanks jon

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Ok. It's not uncommon to get either two left or right cutters together when making a chain. Just the way it works out. I wouldn't worry over a gap too much either.

 

If the gap bothers you next time start a loop by removing to the next cutter first and then count out the drive links and split the chain.

 

To be honest it makes no odds over having two cutters of the same side next to each other.

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If you liik at a Stihl loop for a 14" 200t there are two Rh cutter one behind the other , then it goes alternate. I use that as my start and finish point for sharpening . I won't matter it you insert one or leave one out ......

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