File guides

[Oregon_Rob]

Anyone tried the Husky file guides that uses rollers? One problem I have is getting the correct hook angle, or even consistent hook angles, because I sometimes file deeper than others and find if very difficult to fix free hand, once I have gone too deep and created to much hook.

 

[tony marks]

those rollerguides were the ticket fo me ,but they still, gotta be used rite, my free hand left rite much to be desired . but w that little roller,i believe my saws cut about as well as anybody, or shop ever gottum to cut for me.
3/8 is 7/32, .325 takes 3/16.
works good for me and it dont matter how sharp u get\it . if u used the wrong file[i did] it ll be a slow cutter.jmo

 

[glens]

Rob, those guides are formed specifically for Oregon chain (even if it doesn't have the Husky sideplates).&nbsp; They'll work very well for Stihl chain after some simple modifications - I know 'cause I've done it.&nbsp; I'm sure the same can be said for other brands of chain as well (what else really <i>is</i> there anymore, maybe just Carlton?).&nbsp; I bring this up only because you didn't say what you were using them on.

With the Stihl chain, not only will the hook differ greatly from optimum as the tooth is worked back, but the pitch is just slightly too great on the pre-stretched chain even when new, and the guide will lift either the front or rear rivet on the cutter when pressed firmly into place.&nbsp; The differing top plate angle of the chain causes the first problem, but at least it's consistent.&nbsp; The second problem is maddeningly variable.&nbsp; Both remedies are fairly simple, but then the modified guides are no longer suitable for Oregon stuff.

I use the roller guides to right things if/when I get a bit out of kilter.

Glen

 

[tony marks]

thats what im gonna callit from now own... outa kilter. i can hear it now.
honey im outa kilter again.
no officer i surly aint drunk,or blind ..im jus outa kilter. they aint no law agin that, is they

 

[bdenny]

roller guides

I think the roller guides work pretty well. The 3/8 take pretty much 7/32 files as standard (a few I know use 13/64) but be careful if you are getting a guide for the 325 chain. There are different ones for 95vp (narrow kerf) takes 3/16, 33 34 or 35 lg (small profile flattop chisel) takes5/32 or 4.5, and 20 21 and 22 bp (regular flattop chisel) takes 3/16.