Tutorial: make your own raker depth gauge supported by software tool
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hannes69
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There is another updated version on my computer
Do you miss something special in version 1.0?
I worked a long time ago on version 1.1 but never posted it here because there simply wasn't enough interest in this topic as it seemed to me.
The new version has two additional presets for chains because I received some feedback from users who have made the necessary measurements.
Additionally I have added a new type of gauge, the gauge type 2 bent. It is a modified variant of my gauge type 2 with the gauge bent (parameters bend position / angle). Harder to produce (precision bending), but it allows a wider range of material thickness and you can fine tune your gauge to your needs. Maybe not applicable for many users, I implemented it out of interest for the mathematical equations.
So here you are, version 1.1:
Herbert Schwarz
ArboristSite Lurker
Hello Hannes
is the program also available in German?
is the program also available in German?
Welcome to AS sir.
hannes69
ArboristSite Operative
Not now.
I think the software is not really dependant on language. The 'hints' tab shows hints, not a legal text or a recipe. The tabs 'chain' and 'gauge' are showing illustrations which are self explanatory. The tab 'calculator' mainly uses the info of the other tabs.
If I find the time maybe I could make a German version...
Herbert Schwarz
ArboristSite Lurker
Thank you, since I don't speak English I have a hard time, but I hope that you will find the time and the muse to translate the program.
But I have already developed my own method to adjust the depth limiters progressively.
But I have already developed my own method to adjust the depth limiters progressively.
matrx10503
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Well, my dremel gave out in the middle of the job. So I decided to make a 3d printed version of this as a template if nothing else, but it works good enough so I probably won't worry about doing a metal one. Using the tool while filing is not a must for me.
Its for 3/8LP is anyone wants to print it.
I use the tool to check 2 chains. 1 china full send! (chisel) non-safety and 1 old oregon 91 safety chain.
The china chain has a distinctive mark on the rakers that I never noticed until now. Guess what....using the tool, the mark EXCACTLY lines up with the gauge if I were to file down to the mark. So i'm guessing they made the chain more manageable out the box (since its full chisel and non-safety). They put marks for you to file down for a hardwood depth after you went to file it, thinking the chain isn't sharp.
I checked out the old Oregon 91 safety chain, the rakers were set at exactly where the gauge would put them.
Its for 3/8LP is anyone wants to print it.
I use the tool to check 2 chains. 1 china full send! (chisel) non-safety and 1 old oregon 91 safety chain.
The china chain has a distinctive mark on the rakers that I never noticed until now. Guess what....using the tool, the mark EXCACTLY lines up with the gauge if I were to file down to the mark. So i'm guessing they made the chain more manageable out the box (since its full chisel and non-safety). They put marks for you to file down for a hardwood depth after you went to file it, thinking the chain isn't sharp.
I checked out the old Oregon 91 safety chain, the rakers were set at exactly where the gauge would put them.
