Granberg file n joint

[Hilsay]

When using the file n joint do you set the guide angle and top plate angle or just the top plate angle and zero the guide angle?

 

[sundance]

Depending on the chain specs (and guessing a little at your question), I set either 30 degrees and 0 down (most semi-chisel) or 30 degrees and 10 degrees down on file for most chisel chain.

 

[Hilsay]

Forgot to mention husqvarna h48 specs are 10 and 25.

 

[jakethesnake]

Do whichever you prefer. 25 prolly hold up better 30 probably cut a hair faster

 

[Crzybowhntr]

Do whichever you prefer. 25 prolly hold up better 30 probably cut a hair faster

25 for semi holds up best for me and I'm pretty sure I go zero.

 

[dall]

when i use my granberg i use 0 and 30 on all chain seems like a happy medium

 

[Philbert]

The Granberg will let you set:
- top plate angle 'A' (typically 30°);
- file height 'C' (typically 1/5 diameter above top plate);
- down angle 'B' (typically 0° or 10°);
- cutter length.



You can choose whatever settings you want, or use the manufacturer's specs. The key thing is that the jig will help you get whatever settings you choose accurately and consistently.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Here is a basic video on using similar guides - applies to most brands / models.

Philbert

 

[sundance]

when i use my granberg i use 0 and 30 on all chain seems like a happy medium

That's the way I did it for years and happy with results. I've recently started doing 10 degrees down on chisel, not sure it really makes much difference for what I'm doing.

 

[Magic_Man]

The Granberg will let you set:
- top plate angle 'A' (typically 30°);
- file height 'C' (typically 1/5 diameter above top plate);
- down angle 'B' (typically 0° or 10°);
- cutter length.

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You can choose whatever settings you want, or use the manufacturer's specs. The key thing is that the jig will help you get whatever settings you choose accurately and consistently.

Philbert

So when setting the up angle do you set height (C), before or after Up angle adjustment ? Right now I typically use 30 degree top plate and 1/5 height adjustment. Where would the 10 degree up angle come in to play as far as setup goes ?

 

[Philbert]

Good question- they are related. Have to look where the file exits the tooth (at the point / corner). I would want that to be about the same as when filing level.

Philbert

 

[NorthcentralYooper]

5 and 25 is where I'm at now. I may try out some different settings. When I went 10 degrees like it call for on Oregon chain I use it didn't cut as fast.