How to square file

[Bjorn]

 

[RI Chevy]

I'm cornfused!

 

[Federico]

which file uses, in the woods and useful

 

[Federico]

which file uses, in the woods and useful

 

[RI Chevy]

Same file sir. Chisel bit. For touch ups.

 

[Bjorn]

http://www.madsens1.com/bnc_filing_cb.htm

 

[Federico]

I wanted to buy this, if it works in the woods to sharpen

 

[Federico]

This

 

[Wolverine]

Chain was ground but just to show chip production with square:

 

[Federico]

usato un file flat Wolverine

 

[Deets066]

Chain was ground but just to show chip production with square:
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Lower your rakers a bump

 

[Wolverine]

Lower your rakers a bump

 

[mettee]

I think they cut better when they aren't so hungry. It's hard to explain but I know there is a balance

 

[Wolverine]

It's hard to explain but I know there is a balance

Agree'd.
Rakers are tuned to the powerhead. Unless you are there to run the saw, you can't feel the force being placed to load it up. It's cutting like a light saber, so I'll leave as is. Really is a personal preference. If that loop was on the 24" bar on my 394, yes I'd be lowering rakers. If that same loop was on a non ported 50cc, I'd say it would be a very hungry chain. Many variables and once you take too much off, you can't put it back.

 

[RI Chevy]

Good points Jason. I'm just a hack, but I always go by feel as to raker length. Depends how the chain cuts and pulls in the wood.
I go by seat of the pants feel.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Is this normal for a double bevel file? All the pictures I've seen show a perfect triangle on the sides. This one has two distinct different angles both sides are the same.

 

[concretegrazer]

View attachment 211253 View attachment 211254 View attachment 211255 Is this normal for a double bevel file? All the pictures I've seen show a perfect triangle on the sides. This one has two distinct different angles both sides are the same.

That's what you need.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

That's what you need.

Thank you sir. But what I'm asking is, in this picture the point on the side is lined up in the middle of the file. On my file it's much closer to one flat side then the other. Will that effect my ability to file correctly. Looks like it was machined wrong to me.

 

[Wolverine]

View attachment 211261Thank you sir. But what I'm asking is, in this picture the point on the side is lined up in the middle of the file. On my file it's much closer to one flat side then the other. Will that effect my ability to file correctly. Looks like it was machined wrong to me.

Take a pic of the end so we can see the profile (end view). Also, what brand is it?

 

[Battle Cross 2]

I'll have to wait till I can get the wifes phone my camera sucks. I've added square filing to my list of things to do befor Steve's next gtg.