3/8 X cut.

[Jscb1b]

How come 3/8 X cut uses a 7/32 file instead of a 13/64 file? Does it clean out the gullet better?

 

[Squareground3691]

How come 3/8 X cut uses a 7/32 file instead of a 13/64 file? Does it clean out the gullet better?

The file size, it’s all spec out by manufacturers , for the average consumer, whatever gets you the best cutting edge according to ur conditions and wood ur cutting, it’s all about experimenting and finding what’s works for you, file sizes are kinda a choice,

 

[ammoaddict]

How come 3/8 X cut uses a 7/32 file instead of a 13/64 file? Does it clean out the gullet better?

I think most all manufacturers recommend 7/32 except stihl.

 

[huskihl]

Most recommend 7/32. Stihl recommends 13/64. Might be so guys buy more of their files due to being proprietary. Might also be because with their slightly harder steel, a smaller file leaves a sharper cutter with more hook so it cuts faster and the better steel keeps it sharp as long as others

 

[Jscb1b]

What about using 13/34 on X cut?

 

[Loony661]

Most recommend 7/32. Stihl recommends 13/64. Might be so guys buy more of their files due to being proprietary. Might also be because with their slightly harder steel, a smaller file leaves a sharper cutter with more hook so it cuts faster and the better steel keeps it sharp as long as others

13/64 is also made to fit STIHL’s 2n1 sharpener system holding the file a little higher on the tooth.. FWIW, I’ve always used 7/32 on all 3/8 chains, including STIHL.

 

[huskihl]

13/64 is also made to fit STIHL’s 2n1 sharpener system holding the file a little higher on the tooth.. FWIW, I’ve always used 7/32 on all 3/8 chains, including STIHL.

Me too

 

[huskihl]

What about using 13/34 on X cut?

It’s fine.

 

[Skiptooth Fred]

What about using 13/34 on X cut?

How come 3/8 X cut uses a 7/32 file instead of a 13/64 file? Does it clean out the gullet better?

Use it if you need to, when hand filing you can file accordingly. 7/32 is the preferred size and I finish when the tooth is getting small with a 3/16. Just file it to keep the hook. It’s not bad chain but remember after the first filing you loose the xcut shape which is kinda between square and round. File it use it

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

How come 3/8 X cut uses a 7/32 file instead of a 13/64 file? Does it clean out the gullet better?

On the back of the box it says 7/32" file, 30° swing, 0° tilt: that files a tooth in one operation, but it's not how the chain comes.

If you use a 5/32" file and do two operations per cutter the chain can be made "near new."

Hand-Filing Husqvarna X-Cut Chain

@julie wolf is running Husqvarna X-Cut chain from HL Supply on a STIHL MS 400 and throwing 3/4" and larger chips in soft wood, and we wanted to know what made that happen. In summary, and for this particular size chain: - To hand file the top plate, use a 5/32" (4.0mm) file at 25° swing and 5°...

opeforum.com

 

[beaglebriar]

I file my stuff with 7/32 and they cut better than out of the box. Just finished touching one up a few minutes ago...
X cut is pretty hard and will dull a file rather quickly.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I file my stuff with 7/32 and they cut better than out of the box. Just finished touching one up a few minutes ago...
X cut is pretty hard and will dull a file rather quickly.

What brand of file?

 

[beaglebriar]

What brand of file?

Right now I'm using Husqvarna, they're working pretty good. Also have save edge and pferd no real preference of one over the other.

 

[Squareground3691]

What brand of file?

Vallorbe

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Right now I'm using Husqvarna, they're working pretty good. Also have save edge and pferd no real preference of one over the other.

@julie wolf and I both used PFERD Classic Chainsaw Files, no issues, though she was only taking 1 to 3 strokes off the very tip of the top-plate, and I'm guessing 1-2 off the side plates. I got into a mess and took 15-20 strokes off some chains, the metal bits were piling up, she was laughing...

I hear Vallorbe is awesome, just couldn't get my hands on any thanks to the gov't shutdown and supply line shortages (or something).

 

[davidwyby]

Anything from 5/32 to 7/32, (even 1/4” when new) will work on 3/8”, it’s more about the filer than the file

 

[Squareground3691]

Anything from 5/32 to 7/32, (even 1/4” when new) will work on 3/8”, it’s more about the filer than the file

Exactly,

 

[Woodwater]

I use Stihl file's for x Cut chains.

 

[Squareground3691]

@julie wolf and I both used PFERD Classic Chainsaw Files, no issues, though she was only taking 1 to 3 strokes off the very tip of the top-plate, and I'm guessing 1-2 off the side plates. I got into a mess and took 15-20 strokes off some chains, the metal bits were piling up, she was laughing...

I hear Vallorbe is awesome, just couldn't get my hands on any thanks to the gov't shutdown and supply line shortages (or something).

Amick's Outdoor Equipment Superstore

 

[RCBS]

I tried 13/64 on Oregon chain and didn't see any significant difference in ease of sharpening, cutting speed or edge longevity. I should note that I am not a 'great' filer nor do I make my living from my saws. Pferd has 13/64.