How to square file

[mdavlee]

I’m not trying for a derail here and I know this has probably been hashed out before but what do you square gurus feel is the CC or HP threshold for moving up from .325 to 3/8 assuming an appropriate bar length, reasonable sharpening skills, etc

I know species and fresh vs dried and all the other variables that come in to play

Just looking for a little validation on my recent choices...

I only have one 50 and one 60cc saw. I never liked how 325 cut to me. It was easier to bind up with the narrower kerf and more teeth for the same length to sharpen. A good 45-50cc shouldn’t have trouble running 3/8” even stock.

 

[RI Chevy]

I found 3/8 to be very grabby on my 50cc saws.

 

[Redfin]

You havent found the force Jeefus.

 

[RI Chevy]

No sir. Just a firewood hacker.
Not worthy. [emoji16]

 

[mdavlee]

Chain is too hungry if it’s too grabby on a 260 or 261.

 

[RI Chevy]

Could be Mike. Runs fine on 036. I'll post some vids.

 

[Deets066]

Chain is too hungry if it’s too grabby on a 260 or 261.

Yeah, chain should be sharpend and guides set for the saw.
I run 3/8 on 45cc

 

[RI Chevy]

Don't misunderstand what I wrote. My saws run it fine.
My preference is 325. I like the smoothness. I could run 3/8 on my stock 026. My ported saws run just fine. But I run 325.

With that said, my 325 cuts like 3/8. [emoji6]
Anyone who knows me knows I have experimented in depth with 325 chain and different filing techniques. [emoji16]
My own Portuguese VooDoo.

 

[3browns]

You havent found the force Jeefus.

I told him not to buy his lightsaber at the Dollar Store but he wouldn’t listen...

 

[Mkinslow]

Made me a vise-grip vise to use for square filing, hillbilly ingenuity. Hey it works

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[huskihl]

Jeff and I are the oddballs. I like .325x8 even on ported 346’s. More forgiving I think

 

[RI Chevy]

Yes Kevin. Not sure exactly, but it just feels better to me. Smoother. My preference.

 

[Hedgerow]

I use what’s on the saw till it’s gone..

Don’t wanna waste a usable chain..

Too cheap.

 

[CR888]

Yes Kevin. Not sure exactly, but it just feels better to me. Smoother. My preference.

Mikes right, you can like either chain filed right. I go back & forth between .325 & 3/8 on 50cc saws. I'll run .325 for a few months then switch & go 'how too is this 3/8' then I'll run 3/8 for a few months & think the same about .325 when I switch. Both have good cutting potential, how they are tuned is what makes the real difference. For me, I differ in opinion from the general crowd who think 'if its got the nuts it'll run full 3/8'...I find .325 loads the saw more with the extra cutters in the cut & 3/8 behaves a bit more like semi skip keeping the revs higher. Well on 15", 16" & 18" bars anyway.

 

[Battle Cross 2]

Would this make good filing fluid?

 

[Wolverine]

Decided not to give up.

 

[3browns]

Decided not to give up.

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Damn dude...

SWEET!!!

 

[RI Chevy]

Jesus Jason. Absolutely awesome!

 

[Redfin]

View attachment 216724 Would this make good filing fluid?

If you have to ask...

 

[Federico]

Brothers, you know who sold it, or where these files are made, or who uses it in this urgent forum