How to square file

[Federico]

 

[concretegrazer]

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.

So long as the edge is parallel it'll work. I have some bahco's that aren't true. They're some really expensive raker files unfortunately.

 

[mettee]

The edges need to be symmetrical so if you flip the file it can go right back in the same way and not change geometry. If the file has anything other than an isosceles triangle it was made wrong.

 

[mettee]

Also the cutting edges should have the same "tooth" one edge shouldn't be more aggressive. On your file it looks like the right edge has a heavier cut

 

[chipper1]

View attachment 211267

What # is that.

 

[mdavlee]

I e used quite a few of the Bahco files with uneven sides. As long as the side plate is .040” or so it will cut just fine.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

I e used quite a few of the Bahco files with uneven sides. As long as the side plate is .040” or so it will cut just fine.

I decided to stop looking at the file and just try it. First attempt at square filing. Doesn't look like the works of art some of you post pics of but cuts pretty good.

 

[mettee]

Looks tight bro. And that echo is rippin

 

[mdavlee]

I decided to stop looking at the file and just try it. First attempt at square filing.View attachment 211429 View attachment 211430 Doesn't look like the works of art some of you post pics of but cuts pretty good.

Looks good from what I can tell on my phone here.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Looks tight bro. And that echo is rippin

Thank you. Del Eaves did the saw for me. It will turn up more but I'm just a firewood guy so rarely have a reason to to really let it scream.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Could someone post pics of a more work/firewood oriented cutter? I think my angles are a bit aggressive. Could be the wood. Oak, Mulberry, and cherry but I got 3/4 of a tank with the chain I did and could see it starting to fall off.

 

[mettee]

If you hit square in the dirt it goes away really fast. Or if the woods dirty, etc. I've had it last a long time on cleaner wood, say three tanks or more.

 

[Bjorn]

this chain cut.

 

[Wolverine]

Could someone post pics of a more work/firewood oriented cutter? I think my angles are a bit aggressive. Could be the wood. Oak, Mulberry, and cherry but I got 3/4 of a tank with the chain I did and could see it starting to fall off.

 

[Deets066]

Could someone post pics of a more work/firewood oriented cutter? I think my angles are a bit aggressive. Could be the wood. Oak, Mulberry, and cherry but I got 3/4 of a tank with the chain I did and could see it starting to fall off.

this is .404

 

[Skeans1]

Could someone post pics of a more work/firewood oriented cutter? I think my angles are a bit aggressive. Could be the wood. Oak, Mulberry, and cherry but I got 3/4 of a tank with the chain I did and could see it starting to fall off.

Straight off the grinder this is normally how my cutters look.


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[RI Chevy]

Nice pics guys. Keepem coming...

 

[Moparmyway]

Straight off the grinder this is normally how my cutters look.

Mine off the grinder.............

 

[RI Chevy]

What are you guys using for top plate angles? The witness marks? From the photos, they look like 25 to 30*.

 

[Moparmyway]

What are you guys using for top plate angles? The witness marks? From the photos, they look like 25 to 30*.

I'm between 15/20