Read the Chainsaw Cut

Closeup of Lines From Chainsaw Cutters

The other day while the sun washed across a fresh cut I noticed the sharp, self-feeding chain traced parallel lines into the log. The distinct spacing between the lines is because the chain is razor-sharp and the depth gauges are filed right. The cutters are taking just the right amount of wood with each pass. …

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What’s in a File Handle?

Chainsaw Sharpening Files

Last week I tried a new file handle for sharpening my chainsaw.  I didn’t like it.  The handle was flat and I held the file only one way because it felt ‘right’.  I ended up filing every tooth with the same part of the file and quickly dulled the it. I like big fat round file handles …

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