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I bought this when I was pretty green then a friend showed me how to file on my own. I haven’t used this in years so it’s time to let it go. It’s in great shape and comes with the following carbides: 5/32” for 3/8”LP chain, 3/16” for .325, and 7/32” for 3/8” chain. It also has the 25 and 35...

Hi guys, I was going to make some comments on existing threads, but i thought I'd start my own here. Before I do though, I want to shout out to @Gaudaost and @trains for their help either through posting their own learnings or through directly helping me to understand things more. A few...

I see a few places online...lots of different prices. Who does the best job for the price? Any recommendations are appreciated.

Hi everyone, wondering what is the recommended file size for Husqvarna SP33 .325 chain. Thanks

I have some old Oregon 95VP chain and no info on file size. According to some sources the newer 95VPX uses 3/16, would that be a 4.8 mm file, I think it is closer to this than a 4.5 mm file would be to 3/16. Should I go the larger or smaller file size if buying in mm. Some stock only mm marked...

Hello, Stihl MS291 has me baffled. This is the chain: STIHL 3689 005 0081 Oilomatic 26 RM3 81. I have sharpened countless chainsaws in my life using nothing but a file and I have never had a problem until I purchased this saw. I am doing everything right. I am holding a 3/16 file at a 30 degree...

If you're looking for a handy all-in-one kit for taking care of your axe or maul, here's a video demonstration of the Helko Maintenance Kit. It has a dual sided axe file, axe sharpening stone, blade cleaning sanding sponge, axe guard oil, handle oil, sandpaper, and a cleaning rag. It comes in...

Recently purchased a file guide kit at Walmart the brand is trilink come with 1 file guide and 5/32 , 3/16 , 7/32 files for best results should I have picked up separate guides for each file , thanks for any help

Any experiences with GB or Carlton round files? I don't see much talk about them on the forums. I see that GB are made by the Swiss but that's all I know about either brand. Thanks in advance.

Let me just start off by saying I am by no means the best at sharpening, however I am getting better ;) check it out, the top half is before and the bottom half is after. This is my Demonstration of file depth under the top of the cutter. It allows for a better bite and a less immediate...