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For fast smooth cutting rakers are set too low to begin with IMO. It's best after 4-5 filings. Most common reason rakers are low is to compensate for sharpness. Second is that the filer lack knowledge of how to set them and why. Filing became passion for me, others see it as a big pain. There...

I don't touch cutters until its needed, usually around half way thru chain.

If files position is a bit low in cutter you don't get correct shape of cutters top and side plate. A larger diameter file will not work long as you will file other stuff not meant to be filed. Just place it a bit higher in cutter.

I don't think it's the saws....

In hard wood the filing is best done with a bit less hook in corner for smooth cutting. Hook compensate for a not so good edge as well as the raker setting. Its also a bit more forgiving with angles If you look at tooth from outside in It should be more ( than C. The straighter the better it...