7/32 vs 13/64 file size

[stihl 440]

loggin

Who really cares about minute differences in cutting speed anyway?

At least for me, the actual cutting is just a small portion of the work with the trees anyway.......

It counts when you're loggin', and the more trees you cut and the faster you cut them the more money you make... :greenchainsaw:

 

[SawTroll]

:taped:

 

[HUSKYMAN]

It would seem simple to me, you use the bigger file right up to the point where the file is about to cut into the chainstrap. Then go to the smaller file

 

[stihl 440]

it is

It would seem simple to me, you use the bigger file right up to the point where the file is about to cut into the chainstrap. Then go to the smaller file

It is simple...and it is faster filing for me and it also makes my chains last longer and cut faster and smoother.:greenchainsaw:

 

[MNfarmer]

Wood Doctor...

I'm sure you are right that it didn't take any less power, but it cut faster at the same RPM. I really didn't think it would make that much difference on cutting speed.. but I think I'll keep on doing it!!! Thanks everyone for your replies.

 

[outdoortype]

Its all about the "hook"

...or the smaller file will create more "hook"......

Right ole boy!
The 13/64 should give a better hook or decreased side plate cutting angle which is a big factor. That angle effects the way tooth removes the chip. Look at the difference(in the tooth) between the low kickback chains & the super agressive chains. The side plate cutting angle is way steeper on the low kickback 85 degree vs 60 degree I beleive.

 

[Brushwacker]

It would seem simple to me, you use the bigger file right up to the point where the file is about to cut into the chainstrap. Then go to the smaller file

Sounds good by me.
I feel 7/32 gives me better cutting speed. I like a big tall hook in most of my cutting applications. I believe its more aggressive and gives you more chip clearance.

 

[stevethekiwi]

Who really cares about minute differences in cutting speed anyway?

At least for me, the actual cutting is just a small portion of the work with the trees anyway.......

so maybe I can convince you to use 73Lg for a few weeks?



lol

Steve

 

[stevethekiwi]

The same applies to wives.........................

so size does matter?

file size i mean

 

[SawTroll]

so maybe I can convince you to use 73Lg for a few weeks?



lol

Steve

I have some old LG, and also some LGX - not a problem to use them.....