D docbar85 ArboristSite Member Joined Jan 4, 2004 Messages 54 Reaction score 1 Location N.C. Jan 10, 2004 #1 Where can I purchase some 13/64 files from? Went to two local dealers and they have the size above and below.
Where can I purchase some 13/64 files from? Went to two local dealers and they have the size above and below.
rbtree Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member Joined May 5, 2001 Messages 5,209 Reaction score 596 Location Seattle Jan 10, 2004 #2 Bailey's has them. Tell your dealer to stock them. 7/32 is a bit big even for new 3/8th chain, IMO.
T Tony Snyder Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Feb 8, 2002 Messages 1,391 Reaction score 16 Location East Central Illinois (Marshall) Jan 10, 2004 #3 I recommend the same action as rbtree. They need to carry 13/64.
stihltech Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member Joined Mar 23, 2002 Messages 3,752 Reaction score 2,507 Location western NY Jan 10, 2004 #4 files I stock them, but can't get the guys to BUY them. Have had 7/32 drummed into their heads for too many years.
files I stock them, but can't get the guys to BUY them. Have had 7/32 drummed into their heads for too many years.
B bwalker Tree Freak . AS Supporting Member. Joined Jun 3, 2002 Messages 14,894 Reaction score 10,079 Location Montana Jan 10, 2004 #5 Doesnt Stihl say to use a 13/64 file with RS chain?
D docbar85 ArboristSite Member Joined Jan 4, 2004 Messages 54 Reaction score 1 Location N.C. Jan 12, 2004 #6 Yes, stihl rec. a 13/64 file for 3/8 Rs chain.
stihltech Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member Joined Mar 23, 2002 Messages 3,752 Reaction score 2,507 Location western NY Jan 12, 2004 #7 file 7/32 is for .404. I don't know where it started, but most people will buy a 7/32 for 3/8. Maybe because the cut rate suppliers don't have 13/64 files. Cheaper is better to a lot of customers, but we know better.
file 7/32 is for .404. I don't know where it started, but most people will buy a 7/32 for 3/8. Maybe because the cut rate suppliers don't have 13/64 files. Cheaper is better to a lot of customers, but we know better.