STIHL Progressive Depth Gauge Tools

[angelo c]

dan, is this the new "Christmas wish list" ?
if so please add me to the "i gotta have the latest, newest thingamajiggy" list for a full set if you ever get a few hunnerd more.
Angelo

 

[Farmchuck]

Picked up my parts orders today. Those of you that have already PM'ed me, I'll send you a message to confirm.

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Please let me know if you have any extras or get anymore sir.

 

[Philbert]

Picked up my parts orders today.

1. Thank you Dan for helping your fellow OPE members out.

2. They look so P-R-E-T-T-Y and shiny! They would make nice holiday decorations IMO.

Look forward to hearing what people think about them after trying them - positive or negative. They look very straightforward and practical; a successor to the famed Carlton File-O-Plate? And surprisingly affordable for something with the STIHL brand!

3. Maybe (?) we can be the 'nose of the camel under the tent' in getting STIHL to offer these in the US / Nort America?

Philbert

 

[AlfA01]

Please let me know if you have any extras or get anymore sir.

I'm getting sorted with the guys that had initially asked for these then it's open season on the rest. I can order more once this round is exhausted.

 

[Lightning Performance]

1. Thank you Dan for helping your fellow OPE members out.

2. They look so P-R-E-T-T-Y and shiny! They would make nice holiday decorations IMO.

Look forward to hearing what people think about them after trying them - positive or negative. They look very straightforward and practical; a successor to the famed Carlton File-O-Plate? And surprisingly affordable for something with the STIHL brand!

3. Maybe (?) we can be the 'nose of the camel under the tent' in getting STIHL to offer these in the US / Nort America?

Philbert

Should I get a few extras for the tree

 

[Philbert]

Should I get a few extras for the tree

Unique stocking stuffers!

Philbert

 

[Farmchuck]

I've getting sorted with the guys that had initially asked for these then it's open season on the rest. I can order more once this round is exhausted.

Keep us posted on what if any is left once you fill your orders. Thank you sir!

 

[Lightning Performance]

Unique stocking stuffers!

Philbert

Unique.....funny you said that.

 

[chipper1]

Unique stocking stuffers!

Philbert

I special ordered these for you from Greece honey.

 

[Philbert]

I would hang extra stockings for these!

Philbert

 

[chipper1]

I would hang extra stockings for these!

Philbert

I like LP's idea too, hang them up on the tree as ornaments lol.

 

[huskyboy]

well the "screws" proly falls outta dem ...so

Don’t be throwing gas on the fire!!! Lmao

 

[angelo c]

Don’t be throwing gas on the fire!!! Lmao

My kids tell me "c'mon dad....dont be throwin shade..."

 

[Wood Chopper]

@Wonkydonkey thanks Sean. Got them today in the mail. I’ll try them out soon. I’ll see how they compare to the husky ones

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[Wonkydonkey]

@Wonkydonkey thanks Sean. Got them today in the mail. I’ll try them out soon. I’ll see how they compare to the husky ones

I got a message from @rumatt, he got his today as well .

. I’m pleased they only took 7 days after I sent them,,

 

[rumatt]

Yes, thanks Wonkydonkey!!!

I want to compare them to the Husqvarna gauges to see how the heights of the high and low compare. I often wanted somewhere between the Husqvarna Hard and Soft, so I'm hoping maybe the Stihl gets me there.

I don't know if I can get to it tonight though... I'll report back when I can.

 

[Philbert]

FYI - I received a reply from a representative of STIHL in Europe that these depth gauge tools have been available there since 2016.
Guess it takes some chainsaw nerds to get the word out?

Philbert

 

[Wonkydonkey]

When I spoke to Fr Jones, it was a new item for them.

I wonder if you look at an older stihl catalog are they in there ... I think I will try and hunt one down.

In the meantime, I had a 3\8 lopro out on a friends 170\1 today. It had an almost new chain on it. And I thought I’d try out these thingys..

Well we know a new out the box chain can need a filing, and this did, i took some pics but was a bit pressed for time. And pics are not from the best angles. I also checked out the soft wood setting after I filed the hard setting..

I also tried flipping the guide over, just to see if you can use it twice so to speak, anyways here’s a few pics.

 

[Wilhelm]

@Philbert did You get any info about availability/distribution in the US?

I set rakers by the feel of the chain.
Since I utilize 18-20" as my main B&C setups on nearly all saws I set the rakers to the capabilities of the specific PH - no Stihl depth gauge will get me what I am aiming for.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

These are in no perticular order,,, but I know I need to spend more time on taking lots of pics,
And document the pics