shalenkur
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I've been using a 7/32" file, but it seems too small . . .
what size file for 1/2" chain?
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Lawn Masters
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how about 3/4" pitch? 5/16ths file?
Al Smith
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You'll have to have Rotax come back on that one.3/4" is harvestor chain.Some of the old Mall's may have used that large of chain but the largest I've seen is 5/8".Lawn Masters said:
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Lawn Masters
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My 7G apparently has 3/4" on it. and it looks MEAN.
chainsaw-57
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Hey Guys,
Generally speaking, you use a file 1/2 the size of the chain pitch. As the chain is filed back you may need to use a smaller file.
I have many Disstons and Malls that have 9/16" and 3/4" pitch chain.
The two-man Macs generally use 5/8" or 3/4".
The largest pitch chain that I have is 7/8". This is what is on both of my Von Ruden PTO driven saws. This chain is also Chisel configuration!!!
I know other pitches were offered for these saws.
Very important to use a non-tapered file. The large sizes were available a few years ago.
So many saws, so little time. Larry
Generally speaking, you use a file 1/2 the size of the chain pitch. As the chain is filed back you may need to use a smaller file.
I have many Disstons and Malls that have 9/16" and 3/4" pitch chain.
The two-man Macs generally use 5/8" or 3/4".
The largest pitch chain that I have is 7/8". This is what is on both of my Von Ruden PTO driven saws. This chain is also Chisel configuration!!!
I know other pitches were offered for these saws.
Very important to use a non-tapered file. The large sizes were available a few years ago.
So many saws, so little time. Larry
