Thread: Bar roller

If I've got it right you squash the groove an even amount to reduce sideplay?

I'm not saying it doesn't happen because I have seen this problem with my Dads falling saws but my problem seems to be the opposite. I keep my bars well dressed, probably over dressed, and so my chains seem to reach the bottom of the bar grooves well before the bar groove sides wears to be compressed

Also, wouldn't it be easier to use in this configuration?

That configuration would work ok too all the tool is doing is closing the groove. Being a carpenter mine is just like a hand plane to use which is no problem when the bar is in a vice plus it was easier to make. It does sound like you are dressing your bars too often, since stihl bars were not marked "made in west germany" the steel quality dropped badly & the groove is the first thing to wear, then the chain lays over wears one side of the groove & then you have to dress it to get the chain to run square with the bar. At the first sign of the chain laying over I will roll the bar & only rarely will I dress the bar
Inter

Originally Posted by InterTD6

Being a carpenter mine is just like a hand plane to use which is no problem when the bar is in a vice plus it was easier to make.

That makes sense.

Originally Posted by InterTD6

It does sound like you are dressing your bars too often, since stihl bars were not marked "made in west germany" the steel quality dropped badly & the groove is the first thing to wear, then the chain lays over wears one side of the groove & then you have to dress it to get the chain to run square with the bar. At the first sign of the chain laying over I will roll the bar & only rarely will I dress the bar
Inter

I have used GB, Oregon and Stihl bars. I haven't used the Stihl bars much but the GBs especially don't not wear much in the groove provided I supply plenty of chain oil - I always use an auxiliary oiler, even with small log and typically use ~40 mL per minute of oil total (inboard + auxiliary).

If the bar is cutting straight I dont touch it no matter how long it has been between dressings or rolling, my aim is to get the best life out of the bar 'cause they are expensive
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