Dick, thanks so much for the educational video! I know we all appreciate sharing your wealth of knowledge. Now I've got some bar maintenance to attend to!!
Hello OGF, Ypou did not mention that I heard, that this bar tuning is also the cure if when you place the saw on the wood and it only cuts 1/4 inch or so deep and stops cutting deeper, the bar is wider than the chain so the bar stops the cut. Good Vid, this info is needed by many wood cutters.
great segment Dick. Neat tool, thanks for sharing it. i added it to my Amazon link. My Stihl was cutting crooked. used a sharpening jig to hopefully even up the cutters. haven't tried it yet....been too freaking hot. thanks for sharing.
Great video Dick. I’ve dressed the bar with a similar file tool that you used. That makes a huge difference in how it cuts. I’ve never tried closing the bar. I’ll have to check that out. Thanks for sharing this w/ us. Keep on moving buddy and hope the heat goes away soon.
Great video Dick I’ve always just used a flat file but I really like that rig you’re using . I’d never seen the tool to close the gap back up that’s going to be my next purchase. Definitely a lot more accurate than using a hammer to close it back up .
Thanks Phil. I have used a flat file, hammer, and vice in the past but the right tools make it so much easier. I hope you and Karen will be at Bunyan again this year. We need a repeat of the Thursday night "around the fire pit" at the Fairfield!
Great info Dick! I have a similar bar dress file tool that I use. What I did not know about was that gauge tool. I actually would lay my bar flat and lightly tap it with a hammer or even use my vise to squeeze the bar to close it back to the right gauge. I will be ordering one of those roller tools. My method was not that accurate 😂 Take care and thanks for the info👊🏻
Fantastic video Dick! I just had to some bar maintenance myself used a flat file but those tools are much better than just using a flat file. Thank you for showing the tools off.
What’s all that noise? 🙄 😯 😂 Hey, no need to explain or apologize; It has been Hot all over, that dang blame ‘Global Warming’ doncha know!? 🙄 That is one USED bar! Looks like a quality bar, and this video underlines the importance of flipping one’s bar, and periodically dressing the bar! Excellent video and tutorial. For anyone that does not have these tools, and there is that much play, the bar should not be used, and should be replaced. Oregon VersaCut a great bar for the money. But I like to see things repurposed/ salvaged, rather than just being tossed! Great Video Sir! Stay safe and well! 👍
I never knew you could do so much to fix a bar I would’ve just bought a new one good video. Would you be interested in selling your six way wedge for the Wolfridge?
Hey Jeff. Thanks for watching and commenting. The Eastonmade box wedge has spoiled me, but I still use my Wolfe Ridge too. The 6 way is perfect for those rounds less than 12". I wouldn't part with it!
The file in that tool must be awfully high carbon steel. using a regular file on rails dulls them in a hurry.if a guy has a belt disc sander for wood working can also be used . nice info dick thanks
Good video dick I like the tool to close the chain gap in the bar. Can it be used to open it when you pinch one closed a bit ? 🤔always did the flintstone with screwdriver or small chisel
