How to square file

[p61 western]

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Very nice job Jason.

 

[beaglebriar]

Yep that's pretty!

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks uber sharp.

 

[Wolverine]

Gotta make up for my slow saws...

 

[p61 western]

Gotta make up for my slow saws...

Troof lmao.

 

[RI Chevy]

Yup. Ok. Lol

 

[Deets066]

Went from round to square, 5 strokes. Stihl .325

 

[661joe]

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Went from round to square, 5 strokes. Stihl .325

This is what's making me want to give it a shot... anyone ever file low profile peco lol. I think someone filed peco around the 40 page mark in this thread just can't rember. Lol

 

[Deets066]

This is what's making me want to give it a shot... anyone ever file low profile peco lol. I think someone filed peco around the 40 page mark in this thread just can't rember. Lol

One or two strokes, just enough to get a corner. It's very aggressive like this, much smoother when you get the side plate

 

[661joe]

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One or two strokes, just enough to get a corner. It's very aggressive like this, much smoother when you get the side plate

Is that peco? If so what file did you use? How' it run on the smaller saws ? Worth it to so on a climber?

 

[Deets066]

Is that peco? If so what file did you use? How' it run on the smaller saws ? Worth it to so on a climber?

Yup, picco

I run it on my 200T

 

[Deets066]

Double bevel file

 

[661joe]

Any chance we can get a video of it being done or a picture of the file and angle that it's in. How well does it work on the smaller saws?

 

[RI Chevy]

Search on youtube for John Reilly square file or just square filing.

 

[661joe]

Yeah I watched a few of his videos. Same concept apply to the smaller chain?

 

[RI Chevy]

I think the smaller .325 is more difficult. I haven't done any 3/8 picco.

 

[661joe]

How's the 200 t pull it? Is there a point where two sharp actually slows the saw down on the smaller ones or just too grabby? I guess what I'm asking is the time put into the chain worth the Gaines?

 

[RI Chevy]

I can't speak for 200T, but for all other saws, you will see gains in performance. Square filing stays sharp longer, and saws seem to cut easier.
I don't see why the 200T wouldn't see same types of gains.

 

[661joe]

Awesome the reason I ask is because once I learn how to square file. It seems you kind of be a fool not to run Square file chain. More longevity and better cutting saws what's not to like about that.

 

[RI Chevy]

Takes ALOT of practice to get good at it. Practice on converting older chains to square, so if you ruin it, no biggie. I kind of ruined a chain practicing.
You will see the guys that really know their stuff in here! They are helpful and give good guidance. I am still a rookie like you. LOL