Ripping Chain Angle at Henri Blog

Ripping Chain Angle. For a smoother finish (but slower cut) try a less. Sharpen your chainsaw like a pro! For chainsaw mills or when cutting parallel to the wood grain, ripping chains benefit from a much lower sharpening angle — around 10°. Ripping chains are specifically engineered to cut along the grain, like sawing planks from a log. Ripping chains, designed to cut along the grain of the wood, often have a shallower top plate angle of around 10 degrees.

Use an 1/8 wheel, grind 40 degrees hook, 2 degrees top plate, 0 degrees tilt. For chainsaw mills or when cutting parallel to the wood grain, ripping chains benefit from a much lower sharpening angle — around 10°. The ideal sharpening angle for a ripping chain is typically between 30 and 35 degrees. Ripping chain is chainsaw chain designed specifically for cutting with the grain. A typical crosscut chain might have a top plate cutting angle of 60 degrees and a side plate angle of 85 degrees. Sharpen your chainsaw like a pro! This shallower angle allows the chain to slice through the wood fibers rather than chop them.

My first Ripping Chain, made on the spot at the saw shop…is this normal

This shallower angle allows the chain to slice through the wood fibers rather than chop them. Ripping Chain Angle For a smoother finish (but slower cut) try a less. A typical crosscut chain might have a top plate cutting angle of 60 degrees and a side plate angle of 85 degrees. Ripping chains are specifically engineered to cut along the grain, like sawing planks from a log. For chainsaw mills or when cutting parallel to the wood grain, ripping chains benefit from a much lower sharpening angle — around 10°. Consult your chainsaw manual or a professional.