Chainsaw Cuts Crooked Curved Cuts. Bar Dressing and repair. Before and After.

Crooked cuts are caused by issues with the bar and/or chain. Bar quality can make a big difference in cut quality and speed. This video shows how to inspect your bar and bring it back to factory cut quality.
0:00 Intro
0:01 Test cuts
2:23 Bar and Chain ID
4:30 Bar Inspection
6:29 Bar Dressing Options
6:52 Belt Sander Method
9:14 After Inspection
11:19 Test Cuts
13:53 Cut Review
14:34 Repair and Dressing Review

[@brianquigley7336]

Several things can cause a saw to cut crooked. An unevenly worn bar or even just a wire edge . A bent bar. The angles on the chain need to be the same side to side and tooth length the same. The rakers need to be filed evenly. Bars are cheap, so replace it if need be, and learn to file correctly. Also, make sure you're not torquing the saw while cutting.

[@billbezzant3033]

One of the best videos I've seen for dressing a bad bar. Thank you!

[@randycooper2731]

Great video. Short, sweet, to the point. No goody music or endless yacking. Helpful info, thanks.

[@lindsaythomas2283]

I've had those problems many times in the past. Used same fixes as you did. I discovered (the hard way) that this problem vanishes when the chain is kept tight, and you use a quality chain oil. Great video,...cheers from N.E. Ohio.

[@kevingraham8940]

You are a clear and concise speaker.

[@tectalabyss]

My Dad was a timber cutter from the 40's through the early 80's. He could make a chain and bar last a long time, Thank you for the how to. All my best.

[@EvilMonkey8366]

Thank you! I don't have experience fixing chain saws and am probably one of the people that hasn't flipped my bar around, or did it once but didn't fully understand why. Your explanation was clear and very helpful!

[@richholub3198]

Thanks for this. I mostly figured it out for myself (with just a file), but your clear illustration and instruction really make it plain. And I never heard of a bar dressing tool, much less to keep up on bar maintenance like you do a chain. Well done.

[@brian8410]

Finally, someone who knows something about bars and chains. +1000 thumbs up!!

[@victorbunch7725]

Some of the best chain saw info that i have seen yet! Thanx Gorge,

[@robinburkey2466]

Thankyou for posting. After 45 years with a saw I learned something very valuable.

[@something3441]

Wow, I actually have this problem. Had no idea where to start. Thanks for the video.

[@brianruane8505]

Absolutely excellent explanation and demonstration..!!! This was never explained to me when I trained many years ago...!!!

[@OhmSteader]

I always just went around to the other side of the log and finished the cut. Or sometimes we need a circular cut... I have this issue right after hitting a rock. 30 years ago it was just bad maintenance and very frustrating trying to fix it. Years have taught me. Thanks for the guidance and teaching.

[@fp3359]

WoW.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Nice straight forward video explanation. Thank you for taking time to film, edit and post this video.

[@williamhodgden8970]

As a second generation logger you did a really good job explaining and showing things. The bar is overlooked to often.

[@johnnysmythe7767]

Great vid, you could build a platform with locking casters for your sander so you don’t have to crouch. Thanks for sharing all the great info. 👍👍

[@paulf2529]

Really helpful thanks, I have a old 28" bar that has never cut well and was relegated to the back of the workshop.

[@milo9422]

Nice work showing how to manage a chain saw bar!