Why a Sharp Chainsaw Still Cuts Crooked

Your chainsaw chain looks sharp, the chips are thick, and the saw is cutting fast, but the cut still keeps drifting sideways. So what actually causes a chainsaw to cut crooked? In this video, we break down the most common reasons a chainsaw pulls to one side, including uneven cutter lengths, incorrect sharpening angles, damaged guide bars, uneven depth gauges, chain tension problems, and wear that can make a perfectly capable saw wander through the wood.