I know I usually get about 10 chains per file. But good did come from it as now use the Oregon grinder most of the time now. I throw away that junk HF grinder. It was so crappy that I destroyed it before putting it in the trash.
Stihl sharpens a tad harder too and more expensive but used if on hand. Than there is the file size issue because Stihl always has to have their own special twist on things. On the Oregon chain, I use the Oregon 7/32 to start and switch to the Stihl 13/64 when the teeth are getting worn. On the Stihl I just use the Stihl 13/64 for the most part. I got a deal on Oregon chain so I use that mostly and it does a good enough job all around. Of course everyone's saw is their own and they are free to set their saw and run any chain and bar that makes them happy...
Thank you...and it was a scarey cut and I am done for the day. Leaning both ways the wrong way. Right by backhoe that can not be moved until hydraulic coupling repair. Portable garage and camper within reach if tree fell wrong. If it went towards lean it woul either go in neighbors field (make me look stupid) or hit backhoe. Kept cable really taunt and kept tightening and hitting wedge bit by bit and slowly. Dead tree that I was afraid might have weak hinge or rotted. I finally tightened come along as tight as possible and let the tree sit for a moment and then she gave! Phew! All the six trees I safety cabled down were around garage etc. . All done but a crane/bucket truck was the proper safe way. Calculated risk. End of big problem trees!!!
