chain setbacks

[bri]

I have a 044 that i run a 20" bar on to buck firewood with.Since this saw has good torque and power and the largest log i usually saw is 16".Would i gain anything buy filing the setbacks down farther than usual?Would it allow me to cut faster and throw a larger chip?

 

[manual]

When you say "set backs" do you mean rakers?
If so set them at Oh .020 maybe .025 and you saw will run smooth.
Now set them lower and you saw will start to pull harder in the cut and you will feel a shatter while cutting.

 

[lovetheoutdoors]

If you are talking about the rakers....taking them down helps alot.It helps out more when the teeth on the chain are getting some wear on them, it will allow the worn teeth to get in the wood more.

 

[manual]

Lovetheoutdoors is right.
I forgot to mention as you sharpen the teeth, You would lower the rakers.
I use the carlton Gauge. It's nice because you can put it in your wallet
when you go out in the woods.
Also using a gauge keeps the rakers equal.

 

[Freakingstang]

Also using a gauge keeps the rakers equal.

Good Post!

Keeping the rakers equal is the biggest part in keeping a chain that cuts straight and fast. Taking two or three swipes with the file here and there won't gain you much...in consistancy or banana cuts...


-Steve