HELP! How to know when you have too much hook

[Wilhelm]

As said, I own a Husky roller guide.
Interference was minimal.
Take a mild file stroke off both sides then check fitment, You don't want it too loose as it'll wobble otherwise.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Or get a grinder!

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That's cheating.... wait you can reverse the chain!!!? I want one!!!

 

[Wilhelm]

Most pro & semi pro users on here deem this grinder sloppy and inaccurate.
It was my salvation from hours of filing and I work with its flaws - have no issues with it whatsoever.

And YES, the chain clamp and motor mount swivel around so that both LH & RH cutter are ground from the outside in and the sparks always spray away from the operator.

Mine is an elder unit, they are still making them though.

 

[Wilhelm]

That's cheating.... wait you can reverse the chain!!!? I want one!!!

Not a cheater, just working less hard!



I also have a BAHCO file guide, several of those guides that clamp on the bar, and I believe a Oregon filing kit.

I just got sick & tired loosing whole weekends filing chains.
The steep decline in round file quality by Stihl & Oregon didn't help either.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Most pro & semi pro users on here deem this grinder sloppy and inaccurate.
It was my salvation from hours of filing and I work with its flaws - have no issues with it whatsoever.

And YES, the chain clamp and motor mount swivel around so that both LH & RH cutter are ground from the outside in and the sparks always spray away from the operator.

Mine is an elder unit, they are still making them though.

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Do you still file at all? I can file as fast as I can grind if it's just dull from cutting.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Do you still file at all? I can file as fast as I can grind if it's just dull from cutting.

Woops didn't see your last post.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Not a cheater, just working less hard!

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I also have a BAHCO file guide, several of those guides that clamp on the bar, and I believe a Oregon filing kit.

I just got sick & tired loosing whole weekends filing chains.
The steep decline in round file quality by Stihl & Oregon didn't help either.

Can you get Pferd/Vallorbe files?

 

[Wilhelm]

Can you get Pferd/Vallorbe files?

Possibly off eBay, but I found the Husqvarna Intensive Cut files, round & flat, to be good.

I only file chains in the field, I exclusively grind at home.

I will file my play chains to get that extra sharp edge, though those don't come out often.

 

[STOVE]

As said, I own a Husky roller guide.
Interference was minimal.
Take a mild file stroke off both sides then check fitment, You don't want it too loose as it'll wobble otherwise.

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Did you file both vertical sides or one?

 

[Wilhelm]

If I recall correctly I could notice an edge from the stamping process and I just mildly filed that off symmetrically on both sides whilst testing fitment after each file stroke.

As said, You don't want it too loose and it will wear through usage anyway.

 

[STOVE]

was bored this afternoon and decided to practice some more. The file is still not sitting as deep as it should. It did decreased the hook, I think the angle is far less drastic as well. A few times it was only hitting the area I highlighted red

 

[Squish9]

was bored this afternoon and decided to practice some more. The file is still not sitting as deep as it should. It did decreased the hook, I think the angle is far less drastic as well. A few times it was only hitting the area I highlighted red

That will cut OK. You can adjust things to suit the power and wood type you are cutting. A cutter like that will allow a little more depth gauge if you want a bit more cut speed and it will hold an edge well

 

[Sloughfoot]

How's it cut?

 

[Wilhelm]

was bored this afternoon and decided to practice some more. The file is still not sitting as deep as it should. It did decreased the hook, I think the angle is far less drastic as well. A few times it was only hitting the area I highlighted red

First picture (0914) is what You should aim for, second picture (0916) You are a bit too high.

The guide still doesn't seem to sit flush on the chains tie straps in the first picture, which may be why Your file is too high in the second picture.
I'd double check that.