Chain saw lumber and mills

[egon]

Some pictures appling to cutting logs down to lumber.

Chain

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Raker depth

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Raker filing gauge.

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Asscessing log for cuts.

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Type of cuts and board grain.

Note placement with center core of tree.

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Measureing log to set up first cut.

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Is the modified chisal chain considered a ripper chain?

[egon]

My chain saw knowledge is very limited. [ did I dig a hole ]

As I understand the rip chain is filed almost flat or to about 6 degrees. The cross cut chain is filed at around 30/35 degrees. This is looking down at the chain with the angle horizontzl to the chain. The vertical angle also changes for the different types. The more aggressive fast cutting chains are more prone to kickback. The angles may also vary between frozen and warm wood.

I get my chain at a local Husky dealer who makes the loops as you wait. He does supply many local loggers who should be considered professional.

Now would someone with knowlege give us the proper answer.

Egon