What is the raker on a chainsaw chain?

Depth gauges, “riders,” or “rakers,” as they are sometimes called, control the amount of wood severed by a cutter tooth. During the life of a pro saw chain, they occasionally need maintenance for top cutting performance.

What are the teeth called on a chainsaw?

The Cutter Teeth The cutter teeth come in two parts; right-hand and left-hand cutters. These teeth are the meat and bones of your chain. They are the cut force of the blade itself and chip away at the wood you are using your chainsaw on. Cutter teeth come in different types too, which are called cutting tooth profiles.

What is a chainsaw sprocket?

What is the drive sprocket? The drive sprocket and the clutch drum are connected to the saw motor. The sprocket is designed to drive the proper-pitched chain around the guide bar.

What are the parts of a chain?

1.1. 4 Functions of Chain Parts

  • Plate. The plate is the component that bears the tension placed on the chain.
  • Pin. The pin is subject to shearing and bending forces transmitted by the plate.
  • Bushing.
  • Roller.
  • Cotter Pin, Spring Clip, T-Pin.

What is a dog on a chainsaw?

We call those teeth “bucking teeth”. They are handy when bucking a “big” log or for felling You don’t have to jam them into the wood. They offer enough resistance to the saw rising in the cut to allow for a little more aggressive sawing with a lot less effort.

Which is better rim sprocket or spur sprocket?

The rim is cheaper to replace when worn and is easy to change chain pitch or tooth count. The spur sprocket is cheaper for the manufacturer and is used primarily on lower priced consumer saws that don’t see as much use.

What is a chain measurement?

The chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet (22 yards). It is subdivided into 100 links or 4 rods. There are 10 chains in a furlong, and 80 chains in one statute mile. In metric terms, it is 20.1168 m long.