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I use the first style gauge he showed. As the chain wears, I eyeball a point inside the gauge, and file to that. Dunno what the angle ends up being. I judge by feel.

Curious what chain you've had hardened rakers on. I've run into it twice on crappy Trilink chain. Never on Stihl, Oregon, or Carlton. I use a regular gauge, check the height, then file with the gauge off. Last stroke rounds off the leading edge. edit: When I say twice on the Trilink chain...

Does that work pretty well for you? I've used a hammer with success, but that's been on the small cheap bars. I haven't had the need to close a pro bar yet.

Dunno what it is in absolute numbers, but if the cutter heels over when pushed, it's out of spec. The cutter should stand more or less vertical. I've read of people getting more out their bar by going up in gauge as the rails wear. Kind of ghetto for a professional outfit, but might be worth...

The rails might be getting sloppy. Check the gauge. Also make sure your chain is the right gauge if you pulled it out of a box used or something. Check the bar rail edges, See if there's mushrooming, and/or a heavy wirebead on the edge.