checking the chain runs freely when tensioned

[TGB]

I like the idea of using a chainsaw's powerhead like an axe. But with a sausage roll in place of the bar & chain. If the tree falls over, either the sausage is over-cooked, frozen solid or the tree got board and fell as a way of making something differenr happen. This last one, is partly dependent on the tree being sentient.

 

Mind, if the tree fails to fall over. It could just mean the sausage needs more cooking or isn't frozen yet or the striking angle is incorrect or more likely than the others - the sausage is blunt. Question for the experts here. After sharpening, how does one correctly gauge the tension of ones sausage? I mean, after correct cooking/cooling, should ones sausage have a slight sag or be stiff?

[felixthelogchopper]

should ones sausage have a slight sag or be stiff?

 

Depends on your age.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Its a personal thing . I like them slightly looser than slightly too tight . I was told that if you strike an arc between the moon and alfacentorie the lift of the drive link should equal 2.37 times the bisected angle of an underdone sausage roll .

 

 

Still confused! What's the equation for vegan? And can yogurt be used instead of chain oil??

[Eddy_t]

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

 

 

I've been checking my axe over for days, I've deduced the head is on correctly, but how do I start it? And where does the fuel go?

 

TGB, if the sausage is sagging, it needs more tension or it falls off! And nobody wants their sausage to fall off!

 

 

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[doobin]

Its a personal thing . I like them slightly looser than slightly too tight . I was told that if you strike an arc between the moon and alfacentorie the lift of the drive link should equal 2.37 times the bisected angle of an underdone sausage roll .

 

I'm that tired I had to read that twice before I realised you were your usual pisstaking self....

[Stubby]

I'm that tired I had to read that twice before I realised you were your usual pisstaking self....

 

Me ? A piss taker ? Surely not ...?

[NFG]

I was told that too and I think it's rubbish. Incredible amount of variables such as the weight of the saw, length of the bar, grip factor of the surface. All these 'rules of thumb' do is confuse newbies.

 

In the end only mechanical understanding and experience will tell you if a particular saw is tensioned correctly. You can tell a lot by the sound made as you pull the chain over, or at least I can. You can hear worn sprockets like this too.

 

Hi,

 

Agreed, +1 from me.

 

Although I would prefer it slightly loose as opposed to too tight.

 

N