File guide

[Ash_403]

I really like my stihl 2 in 1 file set simply because I get the teeth and rakers in one shot. I'm surprised how many people don't know the rakers have to be maintained also.

I suppose those same people are the type that don't know, or care how a chainsaw chain cuts. If one is aware that the depth gauges (rakers) are what control the 'bite' of each cutter, then they would never forget to check/bring them down in height when sharpening the cutters.

I'm no pro either. But my chains cut well. Oh, and I ditched the cutter filing guides (Oregon) a few years ago. I'm actually getting better results now. As mentioned earlier, I also do believe the Oregon guides do not allow the file deep enough into the gullet.

 

[Brian72]

I suppose those same people are the type that don't know, or care how a chainsaw chain cuts. If one is aware that the depth gauges (rakers) are what control the 'bite' of each cutter, then they would never forget to check/bring them down in height when sharpening the cutters.

I'm no pro either. But my chains cut well. Oh, and I ditched the cutter filing guides (Oregon) a few years ago. I'm actually getting better results now. As mentioned earlier, I also do believe the Oregon guides do not allow the file deep enough into the gullet.

Definitely a learning curve and individual preferences. Many times, the simplest way is the best way.

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[Mad Professor]

Sorry, my reply was not directed towards you whatsoever. I was just making a general statement.

I was trying only to make a point that concentrated practice makes perfect and that my personal opinion of guides/vices for filing is pretty low, at best.

I've been hand filing for >40 years now, a vice makes things much easier. If I'm in the woods I'll cut a kerf in a stump or round to hold the bar

 

[Cycledude]

I bought a Husqvarna roller guide for sharpening over a year ago and feel it was very well worth the price, haven’t had to take a chain in to get straightened out since, I believe the roller guide is a very good learning tool and someday I will be able to do a good job sharpening chains without the guide.

 

[pioneerguy600]

What make or model of clamp on filing guides are you fellas using that are not adjustable for height or depth? Just asking as all the ones I have here,collected, are all adjustable for any size file on any chain. I don`t use filing guides myself but they come in handy for beginning filers that I often teach how to file their own chains.

 

[Brian72]

What make or model of clamp on filing guides are you fellas using that are not adjustable for height or depth? Just asking as all the ones I have here,collected, are all adjustable for any size file on any chain. I don`t use filing guides myself but they come in handy for beginning filers that I often teach how to file their own chains.

I have the Granberg file n joint. It has the height and depth adjustments. It works very well. I mostly hand file my regular chains but I use the jig for milling chains.

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