How to square file

[huskihl]

This was matched up on a new chain, and that's what the angles come out too, not sure how it will cut but i got a starting point anyway.

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Can we see a vid of you filing square with this jig? Pretty interesting

 

[Del Eaves]

Can we see a vid of you filing square with this jig? Pretty interesting

Yes sir will try to do that this weekend.

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[beaglebriar]

This was matched up on a new chain, and that's what the angles come out too, not sure how it will cut but i got a starting point anyway.

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Really glad to see this here. I just got an older Granberg to square file with. There's a video on YouTube that outlines it very well.

 

[beaglebriar]

I can't get anywhere with the granberg...

Doing a little free hand practice today.

 

[beaglebriar]

Well fellas I'm not gonna pretend to know what I'm doing here but this is what I came up with. It cuts very well so I'm happy. This was a fairly new round filed chain originally.

Best pics I could get with the phone...

 

[RI Chevy]

Cool!

 

[concretegrazer]

I can't get anywhere with the granberg...

Doing a little free hand practice today.

What seems to be the trouble?

 

[concretegrazer]

Well fellas I'm not gonna pretend to know what I'm doing here but this is what I came up with. It cuts very well so I'm happy. This was a fairly new round filed chain originally.

Best pics I could get with the phone...

Your low with the file & need to have more downward angle on your stroke.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

Was in the garage doing one thing glanced at the file on the bench, got distracted, grabbed a cheapo chain and tried some .325. There's not too much room for a file - hit the straps a bit but OK.

 

[Wolverine]

Was in the garage doing one thing glanced at the file on the bench, got distracted, grabbed a cheapo chain and tried some .325. There's not too much room for a file - hit the straps a bit but OK. View attachment 101742

Lookin great from where I sit!!

 

[RI Chevy]

I gotta try one of my used .325s and see if I can square it. Looks cool!
Just curious, does cutting into the side plate weaken the chain? I guess what I am asking is, is it still safe to use?

 

[concretegrazer]

I gotta try one of my used .325s and see uf I can square it. Looks cool!
Just curious, does cutting into the side plate weaken the chain? I guess what I am asking is, is it still safe to use?

The little bit of rubbing you see in chips pic is fine. How far is too far? I don't know. Haven't had one break yet.

 

[mdavlee]

I've ground into them a long way withput them breaking.

 

[RI Chevy]

OK. Thanks guys. Was just curious, as I always work alone and need to be safe.

 

[beaglebriar]

What seems to be the trouble?

Couldn't get the angles right, was hitting the depth gauge.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

I gotta try one of my used .325s and see if I can square it. Looks cool!
Just curious, does cutting into the side plate weaken the chain? I guess what I am asking is, is it still safe to use?

The thing rivet can be deceptive on how much meat is still left on a link if you hit it with the file. Like @concretegrazer said the chain should be fine.

 

[beaglebriar]

Your low with the file & need to have more downward angle on your stroke.

I'll work on it. I mostly tried to get the corner where I think it should be.

 

[RI Chevy]

OK. Good. Thanks.
Looks scary though. Lol

 

[concretegrazer]

Couldn't get the angles right, was hitting the depth gauge.

Can you move the tooth stop forward more?

 

[beaglebriar]

Can you move the tooth stop forward more?

No it was all the way forward.

I'll play around with it some more. I don't have patience to mess with stuff like that for too long.