How to square file

[t4driller]

I'm glad Skippy traded me. That way I can try out some other files so I know what to buy when I run out of these. But from what everyone isvsaying , they are just like valorbe.

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[t4driller]

I'm hard on files, it's not worth the time to ship em in trade, I go through em pretty quick

Do you send yours to get sharpened once they are dull? I've been told by john and a couple others it's very cheap to have them done.

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[Deets066]

I don't.

 

[t4driller]

I don't.

Me neither, but I plan on it once I get enough of them.

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[T.Roller]

Well guys looks like it's about time for me to get started square filing. I have a couple files but 0 experience

 

[Wolverine]

Well guys looks like it's about time for me to get started square filing. I have a couple files but 0 experience

Appt. w/ Mr. Lee in 3, 2,

 

[T.Roller]

Appt. w/ Mr. Lee in 3, 2,

Lmao he already gave me a hands on class about laying out a cylinder and grinding. First one is always free

 

[junkman]

Well guys looks like it's about time for me to get started square filing. I have a couple files but 0 experience

If can start off with a square chain it helps a lot

 

[T.Roller]

If can start off with a square chain it helps a lot

I have 4 square chains

 

[Manofstihl066]

I haven't been square filing long but have gotten addicted. Guess I'm backwards though, I had better luck converting round to square when learning. It was easier for me to make my own angle rather than file an already square cutter.

 

[t4driller]

I have 4 square chains

Your all set to go then. Get yourself sone files and go to town.. it was alot easier for me to follow the angles of a chain that was already square ground. You can sorta train yourself to follow the angles so you know how to hold the file correctly. Also get the best files you can get. Post up pics of your work and the pros can tell you yay or nay. Lol

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[Khntr85]

Ok guys here is my first time handfiling a square chain...I started with round chisel too...I have some Oregon square chain coming in mail so it should be easier when I have a profile to follow...comments, questions, concerns, and tips all welcome.... @mdavlee @Sierrawoodsman @Icepick69
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Stihl RS

 

[huskihl]

Ok guys here is my first time handfiling a square chain...I started with round chisel too...I have some Oregon square chain coming in mail so it should be easier when I have a profile to follow...comments, questions, concerns, and tips all welcome.... @mdavlee @Sierrawoodsman @Icepick69
Oregon
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Stihl RS
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Corner is a little low. It'll cut softwood ok though. Little grabby is all

 

[Khntr85]

Corner is a little low. It'll cut softwood ok though. Little grabby is all

That's for info, I cut mainly hardwood, so will have to adjust when I get my square loops in...

 

[X 66 stang347 X]

After a few weeks not filing it takes me a couple links. Hair low

 

[X 66 stang347 X]

The angle I file .025-.030 seems to feed best on my last chain test. Does anyone think the angles affect the best raker hight? Or does it not matter much

 

[huskihl]

It definitely matters. Sharp angles will cut at .020. Blunt angles require more like .035 to self feed

 

[Hedgerow]

I got a couple at .019.

That side beak is something you can employ for softer wood and big power.
Other than that, I try to get as close to perfect intersecting lines through the working corner.

 

[mdavlee]

Ok guys here is my first time handfiling a square chain...I started with round chisel too...I have some Oregon square chain coming in mail so it should be easier when I have a profile to follow...comments, questions, concerns, and tips all welcome.... @mdavlee @Sierrawoodsman @Icepick69
Oregon
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Stihl RS
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Hardwood will take care of that little beak. In softwood some guys put a small beak on them.

 

[junkman]

Put the file in the corner of the cutter, then angle it so the bottom of the file rests on the tie strap,when filing use the tie strap as a guide ,the beak should go away with this angle ,its ok to graze the tie straps,they will not break from this.