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Chain Depth Gauge
« on: December 20, 2012, 08:32:40 pm »
Do they make universal depth gauge that works on all gauges of chain?

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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2012, 08:35:04 pm »
Do they make universal depth gauge that works on all gauges of chain?

I'm corn-fused    ???  I use the same one for all chains.

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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2012, 08:51:41 pm »
Well oregon has 6 different ones. 025, 030, 040, 050, 060, and 070. I thought you use same one too.

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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2012, 09:00:35 pm »
I see what you are saying now setting raker heights. I like 025 so I use 025. Then if I want 030 I use 030.  Have them up to  040. Never used 040 after trying one like that years ago.

I have one that is adjustable too, for doing 018 022 033 etc type stuff.

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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2012, 08:34:37 am »
I use the Carlton File-O-Plate for chain I'm working on. They are chain specific. Also use the one on the Husky roller guide. Like the Carlton best.
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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2012, 02:47:30 pm »
I use the Carlton File-O-Plate for chain I'm working on. They are chain specific. Also use the one on the Husky roller guide. Like the Carlton best.
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I forgot all about those chain specific ones. 

 I tried a carlton one once. Gave away after that.  I just use the universal ones.

 Heck most that come in dont even know about rakers on their chain and never touch them.

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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2012, 03:59:08 pm »
I set a straight edge across two teeth and see what the distance to the raker is. . . .

I get it to .025" and I make all the other rakers look the same.
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Re: Chain Depth Gauge
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2013, 11:06:43 pm »
Most guys use .025 or .030.  There are some double ended depth gauge tools that have both.  I like separate gauge tools so that I don't confuse the ends and screw up.  Or you can do what 660magnum mentioned: use a straight edge and feeler gauges to get an almost unlimited range of measurements.

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