Files Question for Newbie
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flashpuppy
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Try the Pferds. Baileys has them
Stihl files are good.. They're reasonable and they last a while. I've also bought some from Baileys but haven't had a chance to try them yet.
As for what makes one better than another, the only two variables that I can think of that make a difference is sharpness, and longevity.
They're cheap, it won't cost too much to try a few brands and draw your own conclusion.
I've never used a "bad" file, except one that was used and worn out before I tried it.
As for what makes one better than another, the only two variables that I can think of that make a difference is sharpness, and longevity.
They're cheap, it won't cost too much to try a few brands and draw your own conclusion.
I've never used a "bad" file, except one that was used and worn out before I tried it.
alderman
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Save Edge
A site sponsor and you can order directly from them. Although I've just started using them recently, they work well.
Fortunately one of the local shops also carries them so I can always drop by under the excuse I need a new file or two.
A site sponsor and you can order directly from them. Although I've just started using them recently, they work well.
Fortunately one of the local shops also carries them so I can always drop by under the excuse I need a new file or two.
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2000ssm6
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Use Stihl.......
ShoerFast
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Sharp ones!
Keep your files sharp.
Know when to toss them, if you need one, buy a dozen.
Keep your files sharp.
Know when to toss them, if you need one, buy a dozen.
I was gonna ask that one next. How do you know when it's time to trash them???
2000ssm6
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They no longer "bite" and it doesn't remove the tiny chips of metal while you stroke the cutter. So if you don't feel any resistance while filing, as the file isn't taking metal off, replace the file or turn it slighty to get a "new" area on the file.
So if you don't feel any resistance while filing, as the file isn't taking metal off, replace the file or turn it slighty to get a "new" area on the file.
mowoodchopper
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I have used the husky files and sthil, thought they were both good! I am now using the baileys files they are good too but I dont think they last any longer maybe even a little faster to dull than the other two. The main thing is like the other guys said if its not cutting good trash it!
cherrycutter
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I have found that the pferd files seem to cut faster than stihl but the stihl files leave a smoother edge and seem to last longer. Only my opinion though.:biggrinbounce2:
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You can sharpen files a couple of times. The force required to 'bite' goes up with each sharpening , then toss them.
Get your self a couple Nickelson 'fine' round files the size to fit your chain.
When you dress the edge back to sharp , make a couple passes each cutter with the 'fine' file if your in some good clean wood. Makes a difference!
hotrodblazer
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Are you talking about sharpening the file?
If so how?
If so how?
Zero Gravity
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The best file that I have used is Stihl, did I say that! yes. words spoken from a Husky guy with a Stihl chain on his saw.
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I've heard of doing some pretty outrageous things, but sharpening a file??? c'mon! BUY A NEW ONE!
scotclayshooter
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I've heard of doing some pretty outrageous things, but sharpening a file??? c'mon! BUY A NEW ONE!
I read here that an overnight soak in Hydracloric acid will sharpen files.
My experience is that pferd files last longer than Oregon.
Soilarch
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You can sharpen files...but for chainsaw files (cheap files) it's not worth it.
Save Edge, Pferd, Stihl, Nicholson are safe purchases.
(Not used Nicholson's chainsaw files but their "other" files are a good quality/price)
Save-Edge is a sponsor here and gets great reviews
Pferds are carried by Bailey's, a sponsor here and get great reviews
Stihls are good files...they, I know by comparison, beat Oregon and every other no-name file I've used, but I've not ordered Save-Edges or Pferds yet.
Save Edge, Pferd, Stihl, Nicholson are safe purchases.
(Not used Nicholson's chainsaw files but their "other" files are a good quality/price)
Save-Edge is a sponsor here and gets great reviews
Pferds are carried by Bailey's, a sponsor here and get great reviews
Stihls are good files...they, I know by comparison, beat Oregon and every other no-name file I've used, but I've not ordered Save-Edges or Pferds yet.
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