File size question

[1savagehunter]

I went by my dealer today to get a new file for my 009L chain saw and the dealer sold me a 9/64 file ... my manual says it should be a 5/32. Did he sell me the wrong size or is the manual wrong. I'm sure there is a perfectly good explanation but it is beyond me at this late time at night.

 

[ShoerFast]

Your file is only off by a 64th of an inch

Been a long time since I filed a chain that size, make sure you match the file to the chain your using. If it is an older saw/manual, it might not of kept up with currant lower-profile chains ?

 

[buzz sawyer]

As you file more of the cutter away, you need a smaller file anyway.

 

[1savagehunter]

went back today - accident ... gave me the wrong file. end of thread from my point of view.

 

[woodchux]

Aw come on ... this thread hasnt turned into a pissing contest or a drama party yet.

 

[Macclay]

As you file more of the cutter away, you need a smaller file anyway.

Huh? are your files tapered?

 

[1savagehunter]

nope - using straight file grinding bits. hook them up to my dremil (sp) like tool with the long extention so can use it like a pencil. works absolutely awesome.

 

[buzz sawyer]

Huh? are your files tapered?

The main section of the file that I used for sharpening is not tapered. Are you saying you file with just the small tapered area at the top?