How to square file

[Deets066]

Got a little forward lean on that one. If the rest are not more than that one it should be ok. But if you start getting too much forward lean it can get jumpy in the bore cut

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Got a little forward lean on that one. If the rest are not more than that one it should be ok. But if you start getting too much forward lean it can get jumpy in the bore cut

Too much hook?

 

[Deets066]

Too much hook?

I like a little forward lean on a work chain, too much is just too much.

 

[beaglebriar]

I'll spend a little more time fuggin around with it on the firewood pile. The way it is now I'm in no hurry to take it back to the woods.

 

[Deets066]

I'll spend a little more time fuggin around with it on the firewood pile. The way it is now I'm in no hurry to take it back to the woods.

By eye, the rakers look low and along with that lean it might be too much.

Is it too aggressive? Or what is your issue with it?

 

[beaglebriar]

By eye, the rakers look low and along with that lean it might be too much.

Is it too aggressive? Or what is your issue with it?

Basically acts like it's dull when boring. Didn't seem too aggressive, matter of fact my round chain is more jumpy.

Was a good size shag bark IIRC. That stuff isn't exactly chain friendly.

I messed with it some more on the landing in some oak and it cut the same. As long as I don't use the nose it cuts pretty darn good.

 

[Deets066]

Basically acts like it's dull when boring. Didn't seem too aggressive, matter of fact my round chain is more jumpy.

Was a good size shag bark IIRC. That stuff isn't exactly chain friendly.

I messed with it some more on the landing in some oak and it cut the same. As long as I don't use the nose it cuts pretty darn good.

Try clipping the heels on the cutters. Pretty easy on a round grinder

 

[beaglebriar]

Try clipping the heels on the cutters. Pretty easy on a round grinder

I'll give that a shot. And thanks for the input...

 

[Deets066]

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I'll give that a shot.

probly not all of your issue, but should help

 

[beaglebriar]

I have one of Clint's square chains here to try also. It's crazy smooth, I'm sure it'll do better than my hand filed stuff.

 

[Redfin]

Basically acts like it's dull when boring. Didn't seem too aggressive, matter of fact my round chain is more jumpy.

Was a good size shag bark IIRC. That stuff isn't exactly chain friendly.

I messed with it some more on the landing in some oak and it cut the same. As long as I don't use the nose it cuts pretty darn good.

What is your top angle?

 

[Skeans1]

I have one of Clint's square chains here to try also. It's crazy smooth, I'm sure it'll do better than my hand filed stuff.

Try to match this, I can bore if need be even with the heel stock as well as the huge amount gullet it still cut really good.



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[beaglebriar]

What is your top angle?

I try to keep it at or near 30°.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

I have one of Clint's square chains here to try also. It's crazy smooth, I'm sure it'll do better than my hand filed stuff.

You have very much time on it?

I didn't forget, I still owe you another....

 

[beaglebriar]

You have very much time on it?

I didn't forget, I still owe you another....

Lol...no it's too damn pretty to run in the mud covered garbage I have around here.

What little I have cut with it, it's like a hot knife through butter.

And I ain't worried about the other one. Like I said, when you get time.

 

[concretegrazer]

After looking at it, I think I might need to clean up the gullet a little more. Hell maybe my angles are all wrong for boring...idk.

Close to a tank of fuel on this chain limbing and bucking.

You sure it's just not dull?

 

[beaglebriar]

You sure it's just not dull?

LMAO..if all it needed was sharpening I wouldn't be here talking about it.

 

[concretegrazer]

LMAO..if all it needed was sharpening I wouldn't be here talking about it.

Sharpen it & try again...

 

[beaglebriar]

Sharpen it & try again...

I'm gonna change a few things before trying it again. It was freshly sharpened when I started yesterday.

 

[Moparmyway]

I try to keep it at or near 30°.

You sure it's just not dull?

Sharpen it & try again...

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Try 15-20 degrees for your top plate