CT GTG?

[Swamp Yankee]

I will have square file chain on all my saws, and I can show how I sharpen it if anyone is interested. However, I don't have a grinder for square, I do it all by hand, so converting from one to the other would be too labor intensive.

Also, I would advise anyone just learning to buy a loop of square, so you can see what it is supposed to look like. It also helps to enable your file to "fall into place". I use, and am happy with, the PFRED 3 square files, but other members prefer other files. They look almost the same as round files, and give you 3 sets of sharpening angles instead of two, which should help them last longer.

Basically, I learned how to do it from the Madsen's Chainsaw website, and from other members on here, like Brian who posted a video of his sharpening of square file.

I also found this to be very helpful in understanding the angles and what needed to be done:

http://www.madsens1.com/bnc_cb_angles.htm

IMO, the two most important things with square are keeping the corner lined up, and the side plate (they cut the grain). Also, do not reduce the angle of the top plate too much, or the chain will not feed well (the top plate functions mostly as a chisel anyway, so the angle does not have to be that steep).

And always remember,

If things just aren't working out with square filing, you can always round file or grind the chain to save it.

Take Care

 

[MustangMike]

Bailey's has loops of Stihl Square file at reasonable prices. Just go to their website & search Stihl RSL or RSLK.

Until I purchased some, both my local Stihl shops had never sold square file chain.

 

[Derf]

Can you comment on which PFRED 3 square file you recommend (length, width, cut) for filing 3/8 chain? I know bastard is coarsest, 2nd is smoother, and smooth is finest.


https://www.pferdusa.com/products/201a/201a02/201a0212P.html

 

[MustangMike]

NOOOO, This one, under Chain Saw files: (They are really 6 sided files)

https://www.pferdusa.com/products/201b/201b01/201b0103P.html

 

[Derf]

NOOOO, This one, under Chain Saw files: (They are really 6 sided files)

https://www.pferdusa.com/products/201b/201b01/201b0103P.html

Ahh, looks like it only does .325 chain.


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[MustangMike]

No, I run 3/8s on everything.

Read the description, says 3/8s or .325.

 

[Paragon Builder]

Been super busy but I'll get the official thread going soon. I'll post a link here when I do.

 

[bayard]

i,am in.

 

[mels]

It's gonna be a good, chill time for sure. Looking forward to it. Hey Bruce B., if you're reading this come on Brother your firewood should all be done by then and you'll just be Home twiddling your thumbs!

 

[Derf]

No, I run 3/8s on everything.

Read the description, says 3/8s or .325.

Ok cool. Did you buy it through Pferd?

 

[MustangMike]

Got them through Baileys, with the chain.

 

[Paragon Builder]

Started an official gtg thread here
http://www.arboristsite.com/communi...ial-CT-Autumn-GTG--(07-November-2015).284342/