Pferd vs Stihl combi sharpener

[ham]

I'm fairly adept at hand sharpening, however, I recently bought a stihl combi sharpener and am super impressed. I understand these are made by Pferd. Is there any benefit to buying the stihl in regards to file quality or anything else?

 

[ATH]

I have 1 of each (different sizes...makes it easier to know which to grab). They are identical except for color. But I didn't pay attention to the original files - whether they were Pferd or Stihl. I do like the Pferd Classic cut files better than Stihl files...I've tried both side by side and settled on the Pferd.

 

[ammoaddict]

Yep exactly the same. I bought the Pferd .325 and it had the classic files, then I bought the Pferd in 3/8lp and it had Stihl branded files in it. So wondering if Pferd makes some of stihls files too. I took a picture of it but can't find it now.

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[MagraAdam]

For what it's worth, I've used the 2 in 1 for years and recently moved away from it as when you're about half way through the life of the chain the 2 in 1 doesn't quite work as well and the chain won't self feed as well as when standard filing

 

[ham]

For what it's worth, I've used the 2 in 1 for years and recently moved away from it as when you're about half way through the life of the chain the 2 in 1 doesn't quite work as well and the chain won't self feed as well as when standard filing

I don't really look at it as a full replacement, but it seems to make the smaller chains a LOT easier to hold the perfect angle.

 

[ham]

For anyone interested, here are some pics. For whatever reason, on the .325 stihl sharpener it seems to do a great job cleaning out the gullet and cutting in a nice hook. On the 3/8 LP, I would use the pferd sharpener and had to go back and clear out the gullet a bit as well as clean up the hook. Also, the stampings/words/logos on the plastic of the Stihl is quite a bit cleaner than the pferd. I don't think any of that affects function

 

[Philbert]

Buying the blue ones will keep the STIHL-heads from walking off with them!


Philbert

 

[sbhooper]

I can't see buying either one, personally, because they are pretty pricey. I will stay with my standard files and guides.

 

[Philbert]

I can't see buying either one, personally, because they are pretty pricey. I will stay with my standard files and guides.

Lots of ways to sharpen. I prefer to file the cutting edges and depth gauges separately. But a lot of folks are happy with the way these filing guides work for them. I don't own any, but a number of volunteer groups I work with use them.

If you pay $40 for one, and recognize that it includes a few dollars in files, it only takes saving a few trips to pay for sharpening to 'break even'. Plus the advantages of being to sharpen in the field, on your own time, etc.

Phiblert

 

[ham]

Plus it's a cool new tool, don't always have to logically justify that

 

[Hermio]

For what it's worth, I've used the 2 in 1 for years and recently moved away from it as when you're about half way through the life of the chain the 2 in 1 doesn't quite work as well and the chain won't self feed as well as when standard filing

Try rotating the files in the holder. You will expose fresh cutting edges.

 

[Hermio]

For anyone interested, here are some pics. For whatever reason, on the .325 stihl sharpener it seems to do a great job cleaning out the gullet and cutting in a nice hook. On the 3/8 LP, I would use the pferd sharpener and had to go back and clear out the gullet a bit as well as clean up the hook. Also, the stampings/words/logos on the plastic of the Stihl is quite a bit cleaner than the pferd. I don't think any of that affects function

They are identical except for color.

 

[Hermio]

I can't see buying either one, personally, because they are pretty pricey. I will stay with my standard files and guides.

They cut your filing time by at least 50%. Worth it to me.

 

[ErnieG]

I found my Stihl 2 in 1 takes a tad bit more off the rakers on one side compared to the other ...I'm not quit sure why that is ...but all in all I like mine !
Ernie

 

[redhawk23]

Anyone seen a difference on how they work on an oregon 3/8 LP vs a Stihl chain?

has anyone noticed that the tooth heights of these 2 chains are different?

 

[Howard Justice]

Agreed. Much easier to teach new volunteers w these tools… and those already proficient can clean and sharpen quicker. Storm clean up is rough on chains.

 

[Hermio]

I found my Stihl 2 in 1 takes a tad bit more off the rakers on one side compared to the other ...I'm not quit sure why that is ...but all in all I like mine !
Ernie

Only thing I can figure is a manufacturing error: guide bars set differently in the housing.

 

[Philbert]

Anyone seen a difference on how they work on an oregon 3/8 LP vs a Stihl chain?

has anyone noticed that the tooth heights of these 2 chains are different?

Oregon offers 2, different, 3/8” low profile chain types, along with some variations:
Type 90 are 0.043 gauge, and also narrow kerf;
Type 91 are 0.050 gauge.

These 2 chains have different profiles, and specify different diameter files:
Type 90 specs 4.5mm (11/64”)
Type 91 specs 5/32” (4.0mm).
Yes, they spec one as metric and the other as SAE!!! And, yes, the ‘smaller’ chain takes the ‘bigger’ file!

This is separate from any differences with STIHL, Husqvarna, Carllton, or other brands of chains. It is up to you as the user to determine if these differences are meaningful to you.

Philbert

 

[redhawk23]

I use the 91. has anyone noticed that the 2-1 tool works differently on a 3/8 Oregon 91 LP versus a Stihl because of different geometry?

 

[user 172763]

Try rotating the files in the holder. You will expose fresh cutting edges.

I kind of do this while I am sharpening the chain. With your hand in the right postion, you can rotate the file with your finger.