checking the chain runs freely when tensioned

[CallumA]

Surely if you can't tension the chain should you be using a power saw!! Put the saw in the shed and use an axe!

[peatff]

Surely if you can't tension the chain should you be using a power saw!! Put the saw in the shed and use an axe!

 

Right I got the axe out the shed and the head is a bit loose, how do I check how tight it should be ?

[Lumberwolf]

right i got the axe out the shed and the head is a bit loose, how do i check how tight it should be ?

 

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[CallumA]

Right I got the axe out the shed and the head is a bit loose, how do I check how tight it should be ?

 

I've got no idea how to check an axe!! I just use the power saw:thumbup:

[Eddy_t]

Right I got the axe out the shed and the head is a bit loose, how do I check how tight it should be ?

 

 

If it falls off, it's not tight enough

 

 

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[Joe Newton]

If it falls off, it's not tight enough

 

 

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If it stays on you risk it being too tight though...

 

 

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[wayne 4098]

No matter how i tension my chain it sags after 1 cut.Touch the chain and its warm so cant be because of heat and yes saw is switched off before any comments.After a minute its right again.

[padman]

No matter how i tension my chain it sags after 1 cut.Touch the chain and its warm so cant be because of heat and yes saw is switched off before any comments.After a minute its right again.

 

Ditto

[Mesterh]

Just tighten the chain so it doesnt sag (big nasty bars excepted)but can be easy moved.

 

I prefer a tighter chain on top handle saws as I want the chain to stop spinning fairly quickly when I release the trigger.

 

If your chain is always slackening off then check that its getting some oil.

 

TBH its not rocket science, if it looks OK then it probably is.

[Dinosaw]

Great comment Stubby, **** spelling but great comment....