[AT] Chain saw cutting issues

[Jason]

With chain saws, it's best to have a sharp chain and let the saw do the 
work. With a good chain you really shouldn't have to push down much. I know 
the safety chains they put on consumer saws aren't the best. But it's a lot 
of fun hear the motor lug down a bit and watch the chips fly when everything 
is right.

Jason

-----Original Message----- 
From: charlie hill
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:28 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Chain saw cutting issues

Let me throw in a slightly different perspective.  I had that same problem
years
ago.  I replaced the bar with no help.  Then I decided I had screwed the
chain
up hand sharpening it and replaced it.  Turned out, when I finally figured
it out,
that it was me.  I was putting pressure on the handle with my left hand
while
I was squeezing the throttle with my right hand and I was causing the saw to
try to turn as it went through the log.  In my case the saw was curving to
the right
as it went down.  I think your problem is the opposite direction but the
cause
could be the same.  I figured it out when another fellow was using my saw
and
didn't have the problem.

Charlie