Square Files not available from Stihl?

[BostonBull]

I tried to order some square ground files from Stihl and they say not available and not a valid part number. Did Stihl do away with these or is my number bad?

7010-871-0006

 

[Lakeside53]

The number is fine and they show as available... That number is for a box of 12.

 

[BostonBull]

When we put it into esales it ets kicked back....?

 

[Lakeside53]

Interersting.. It didn't last night when I tried it. Esales is by region, so I wonder what they are up to? Go to "products" and seach on 7010 - it will show you all available with the prefix.

 

[Lakeside53]

well.... This morning it had gone from the system. I called, and nobody knew anything about it. They checked and yes, they have been discontinued. Hmmm...

 

[BostonBull]

I found out from the regional rep today that Stihl temporarily discontinued their Square ground files due to extreme price increases. They are in the middle of testing a few new styles/distributors of square ground files he said, and they are leaning towards a 3 sided design much like Pferd.