Square Filing For This Dummy...

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Yep that's where I get mine. Can't beat his fast shipping.

Yup. Can't beat it one bit. Dave does good business

 

[GCJenks204]

@Definitive Dave is a bit of bish. He blocks Canadian shoppers. I can't even find his stuff unless someone sends me a direct link.

P.S. Dave I still owe you an email t-shirt request...

 

[RI Chevy]

I hear you guys. I deal with Dave. I deal with Nate too. Both great people to deal with. [emoji106]

Thanks for the help guys.

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[Definitive Dave]

Nate is da MAN!!

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol! [emoji106]

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[Manofstihl066]

Save edge calls it a flat chisel bit file. Here's the best I could get my phone to focus in the shop.

 

[RI Chevy]

OK. Their terminology is the confusing part.
Thank you for taking the time for the photo. [emoji106]

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[huskihl]

I'm so confused (not hard). Are not the Bahco ones you linked earlier with flat sides? Which of the Save Edge ones that Nate has would you recommend? In the videos that Bradley posted in the beginning of the thread it looked like those had flat sides.

The bahco files I quoted earlier look identical to the save edge 6 sided files that nate and dave have. I have also used them from both of them. Vallorbe is the longest lasting of the 3 brands I've tried, but harder to find.

 

[GCJenks204]

Save edge calls it a flat chisel bit file. Here's the best I could get my phone to focus in the shop. View attachment 79927

Just to be sure they seem to have a (single) chisel bit and double chisel bit. Spent some time on different websites and downloaded the Vallorbe catalogue, if you look at page 8 you can see a chisel bit trapezoid profile and a double chisel hexagonal profile. It looks like Save Edge is kind of the same but I haven't been able to figure out exactly which is which.

 

[RI Chevy]

LC10020-2271-8. Was this the one you were looking at?

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[GCJenks204]

LC10020-2271-8. Was this the one you were looking at?

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That would seem to be the one that matches the profile suggested by the pros. Looks like the ones I found locally are just flat... I would like to know which Save Edge so I can just get a couple with the chain from Nate.

This one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment...products/save-edge-7-3-square-chisel-bit-file

Or this one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/collections/tools/products/save-edge-7-flat-chisel-bit-file

 

[Manofstihl066]

That would seem to be the one that matches the profile suggested by the pros. Looks like the ones I found locally are just flat... I would like to know which Save Edge so I can just get a couple with the chain from Nate.

This one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment...products/save-edge-7-3-square-chisel-bit-file

Or this one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/collections/tools/products/save-edge-7-flat-chisel-bit-file

Either one will work but I'd go with the flat chisel bit, it's a double bevel. I've never used the 3 square. Some like it though.

 

[huskihl]

That would seem to be the one that matches the profile suggested by the pros. Looks like the ones I found locally are just flat... I would like to know which Save Edge so I can just get a couple with the chain from Nate.

This one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment...products/save-edge-7-3-square-chisel-bit-file

Or this one:
https://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/collections/tools/products/save-edge-7-flat-chisel-bit-file

Either will work, but the latter is a little easier to learn with and will fit easier without hitting tie straps

 

[RI Chevy]

I just ordered 2 flat chisel bit files with my bar and chain order from Nate. Lol

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[Manofstihl066]

I just ordered 2 flat chisel bit files with my bar and chain order from Nate. Lol

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Have fun Jeff! You'll love how it performs once u get the technique down.

 

[RI Chevy]

I hope so. John and Mike make it look easy in the videos. Lol
They have a great talent. I am sure I will ruin a chain or 2, but one has to start somewhere. [emoji106]

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[GCJenks204]

Thanks guys. I'll order 1 of the 3 square ones too just to see what it is about.

Now, does anyone want to school me on breakers and spinners? I was going to order the Oregon ones from Nate as he seems to be the best price around but in a local Princess Auto store I saw there own chicom version for less than half the price of the Oregon ones...

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Thanks guys. I'll order 1 of the 3 square ones too just to see what it is about.

Now, does anyone want to school me on breakers and spinners? I was going to order the Oregon ones from Nate as he seems to be the best price around but in a local Princess Auto store I saw there own chicom version for less than half the price of the Oregon ones...

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I've seen those as well. Never tried them. I'm also curious if they are any good.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

I've seen those as well. Never tried them. I'm also curious if they are any good.

Lol, For that price, I'm sure it's nothing but the best! I'd recommend grinding on the rivot a bit before using the breaker. Some of those cheaper tips break easy

 

[Icepick69]

Lol, For that price, I'm sure it's nothing but the best! I'd recommend grinding on the rivot a bit before using the breaker. Some of those cheaper tips break easy

So does some of the good ones