Chainsaw raker question

[johninct]

I was almost done sharpening my chain when I noticed a raker broken off. Should I keep that tooth sharp or dull it?

 

[d.mcfarland]

What chain? Overall condition? Amount of wear? Intended use?

 

[Oregon Dave]

I was almost done sharpening my chain when I noticed a raker broken off. Should I keep that tooth sharp or dull it?

First, take this as a 'heads-up'/warning; clean and inspect the rest of the entire chain very thoroughly, especially in the damaged area; discard the whole chain if it is an 'off-brand' or any doubt - check the bar channel for any sign of a nick or deformation. Examine the exposed break surface. Try to find the cause.

If all good - One raker missing; sharpen as usual, you'll never know it in the log.

Always wear the proper protective equipment!!!!

 

[308guru]

Doesn't matter. It's one of many, sharpen as usual.

 

[johninct]

What chain? Overall condition? Amount of wear? Intended use?

Husky or Oregon at about 70%. It was sharpened by someone else. I never knew how to sharpen before so I would buy one or two chains a year and just save the dull chains. I can sharpen now and am using up my old chains.