ripping chain

[raker]

Anyone got any experience of these?On the face of it they can be homeground.I`ve got a badly rocked 3/8 to fit a 28"bar.If i were to grind it to usefull spec there wouldnt be much life left in it.But to grind it into a ripping chain would perhaps be more usefull.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLwEHb6FdgM]The chainsaw guy shop talk 42 inch rip bar chain for Stihl 090 chainsaw - YouTube[/ame]

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN2wlBoCo-k]Stihl 066 Magnum ripping - YouTube[/ame]

 

Clears noodles/horse bedding better when cutting along the grain.

[Rob D]

Yep just file it 5-10 degrees to give a ripping effect.

 

 

 

[Gnome]

Personally I stick by the label from my ripping chains which states that they must be used in conjunction with a chainsaw mill. Higher risk of kickback.

 

Never thought of utilising older chains in this way. Be careful mate.