How to square file

[RI Chevy]

You switchin side now Keith? LOL
Or just like fixin saws and looking for loose screws?

Fixt.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Square bump

 

[Wolverine]

Square bump
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Nice!

 

[RI Chevy]

He teaches well too! Thanks Sondre.

 

[junkman]

I took a 7/32 round file to 3 chains now .

 

[RI Chevy]

WTF Brian. This is square filing thread. LOL

 

[Fresch]

Lol!

 

[p61 western]

I took a 7/32 round file to 3 chains now .

Cleaning gullets?

 

[RI Chevy]

I took a 7/32 round file to 3 chains now .

You converting square to round?

 

[Icepick69]

Square bump
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Thats mean

 

[Leafy]

So, does anyone make file guides for square filing? If not I ought to be able to design one up like the husky roller that puts everything at the correct angle when using a triangle file pretty easily. What rake angle (25? 30? 35?!) and cutter angle (60? 50? 70?), and how far above the top of the chain do you rest the file?

Sorry I didn't quite make it through this 140 page tome of a thread. Would be great if there was a square filing for dummies sticky that had the main info in the first post.

 

[Wolverine]

So, does anyone make file guides for square filing? If not I ought to be able to design one up like the husky roller that puts everything at the correct angle when using a triangle file pretty easily. What rake angle (25? 30? 35?!) and cutter angle (60? 50? 70?), and how far above the top of the chain do you rest the file?

Sorry I didn't quite make it through this 140 page tome of a thread. Would be great if there was a square filing for dummies sticky that had the main info in the first post.

 

[RI Chevy]

For me, best way to do it was practice. I watched the vids. Took a round file chain and converted it to square. Then I put it in wood to see. Kept making some minor angle changes and I continue to learn and hone my skills. It does help to have someone who knows how to watch you and give some tips. [emoji106]
Thanks Sondre!!!
Maybe start with a new factory square chain, put the chisel bit file into the tooth and make a mental note of the factory angles. Maybe snap a few photos while you're at it.
For me it is constant and continual learning. LOL

 

[Leafy]

I guess I have that junk China 325 chain I can *f-word around with. I was planning on using single cut fine finish triangle files, can get them on mcmaster for $7 each, seem to be sold for sharpening hand Saws. The way I'm planning on making the guides it's going to take all of 20 minutes to make one with a different angle. Of course they'd come in at about 10% the price of that bailey's one if I sold them

 

[Deets066]

I guess I have that junk China 325 chain I can *f-word around with. I was planning on using single cut fine finish triangle files, can get them on mcmaster for $7 each, seem to be sold for sharpening hand Saws. The way I'm planning on making the guides it's going to take all of 20 minutes to make one with a different angle. Of course they'd come in at about 10% the price of that bailey's one if I sold them

I wouldn’t waste my time with a file that’s not designed for sharpening saw chain. But that’s me

 

[Leafy]

It's a file made for steel. As long as it leaves a good finish and lasts a long time the cutter doesn't care. But making it further though the thread it seems a flat file would work better than a triangle file for getting a proper cutter angle.

 

[Redfin]

If you really want to learn how to square file, do it freehand. Im not saying a guide isnt right but once you get it down it is really easy to make the changes on the cutter for type of wood, and different saws.

Little changes to side and top plate go a long way.

 

[Deets066]

If you really want to learn how to square file, do it freehand. Im not saying a guide isnt right but once you get it down it is really easy to make the changes on the cutter for type of wood, and different saws.

Little changes to side and top plate go a long way.

This

 

[mdavlee]

It's a file made for steel. As long as it leaves a good finish and lasts a long time the cutter doesn't care. But making it further though the thread it seems a flat file would work better than a triangle file for getting a proper cutter angle.

If it doesn’t have a square corner for the side plate it won’t make a good corner

 

[RI Chevy]

Also .325 chain is not easy for a beginner. Start with 3/8 chain and take the advice of the 3 guys who just posted. EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE INDIVIDUALS!!!!!
Also get the right file for the task at hand.