How to square file

[RI Chevy]

I will try and get a pic of a round if I can. That chain came with a saw I bought. It was kind of boogered to start.
It started as round, and I converted it. I will try and touch it up today.
It does grab a little, but actually cut pretty smooth. Hopefully as I file the tooth down it will get smoother and closer to spec.

 

[RI Chevy]

I touched up my chain today. Still haven't touched these rakers. All from the guy I got the chain from. Getting better every time. Only took me a couple of chains. Lol

 

[junkman]

I touched up my chain today. Still haven't touched these rakers. All from the guy I got the chain from. Getting better every time. Only took me a couple of chains. Lol
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Looking good

 

[Wolverine]

I touched up my chain today. Still haven't touched these rakers. All from the guy I got the chain from. Getting better every time. Only took me a couple of chains. Lol
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Looks good to me and appears you won't ever have to touch the rakers. Might just be an illusion.

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks good to me and appears you won't ever have to touch the rakers. Might just be an illusion.

Thanks. Your right. Lol
Looked like the guy took a disc grinder to them. The cutter was like brand new, the rakers, well, looked like they were gone.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

I touched up my chain today. Still haven't touched these rakers. All from the guy I got the chain from. Getting better every time. Only took me a couple of chains. Lol
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You seem to be getting the hang of it Jeff!

 

[RI Chevy]

Thanks again for your help Sondre. It really helped.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Thanks again for your help Sondre. It really helped.

Any time, my friend!

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Rakers are four sissy's We don't need no stinkin rakers.

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol. Just feather it into the wood.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

The trademark of a good square chain is smooth cutting. My rakers are never right after I dick with them. Not patient enough to check each one with a feeler gauge.

 

[Wolverine]

The trademark of a good square chain is smooth cutting. My rakers are never right after I dick with them. Not patient enough to check each one with a feeler gauge.

Using a progressive style guide?

 

[Duane(Pa)]

No, I have the little valley in the middle type. I need a lesson I guess?

 

[mdavlee]

Use the force

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I wanna use the silvey...damn that looks cool!

 

[Manofstihl066]

I was in a trance watching that.

 

[Wolverine]

Haha. I wondered how long DW watched. I lasted about 4/5 cutters.

 

[RI Chevy]

Does Stihl make .325 Square grind? That was sweet.

 

[big t double]

Does Stihl make .325 Square grind? That was sweet.

No

 

[RI Chevy]

I didn't think so. Lol
That grinder was cool though.