Hand file vs grinding

[Jason Pitcher]

So which is better? I watched a YouTube video that stated grind is better than a hand file.

 

[grizz55chev]

So which is better? I watched a YouTube video that stated grind is better than a hand file.

Hand file , the grinder takes away too much material and can damage the hardened edge of the cutter. A hand filed chain will hold it's cutting edge much longer. YMMV

 

[Mad Professor]

I've never used or needed a grinder. Can freehand file in the woods if needed.

Take a big round, set on edge, and cut a grove on the top for a bar holder. Use another round for a seat.

Bo-obtube is way over rated and rife with fools.

 

[oldguy]

Hand file , the grinder takes away too much material and can damage the hardened edge of the cutter. A hand filed chain will hold it's cutting edge much longer. YMMV

Bullshot, bullshot, bullshot, the grinder can take off .001 or .030, it's the Indian not the arrow.

 

[grizz55chev]

Bullshot, bullshot, bullshot, the grinder can take off .001 or .030, it's the Indian not the arrow.

To each their own. That's why the YMMV. The grinder is for those that never learned to hand file.

 

[Mad Professor]

Bullshot, bullshot, bullshot, the grinder can take off .001 or .030, it's the Indian not the arrow.

With a file you can clean a cutter up until it's just sharp.

Try it by marking the filed area with a sharpie and observe as the blackened area is removed, and the corner gets proper.

With experience, you can tell by the feel of the file stroke when the cutter is cleaned up. A grinder won't do that.