How to square file

[Bjorn]

 

[Pincher]

https://www.westernimplement.com/buy-parts/STIHL-Part-7010-871-0006-FILE-960540/
Just ordered mine, uneasy about sharing link untill received but here it is. Have to call to order.

 

[Wolverine]

Seeing that file answers the question as to why there is no straight side plate on some of the pics on the fb group.


I’d like to see the end of the log with this chain. Wonder if it’s smooth.

 

[esminbritt]

https://www.westernimplement.com/buy-parts/STIHL-Part-7010-871-0006-FILE-960540/
Just ordered mine, uneasy about sharing link untill received but here it is. Have to call to order.

I do not believe that is the Stihl hexogonal (triangular) file. There appears to be quite a bit of confusion about this amongst dealers

 

[Pincher]

When I talked to them yesterday, he called it a flat file. I hope its not just a raker file. Shud know by next week.

 

[esminbritt]

Here's same stihl Hexagonal (triangle) file on flea bay:
https://www.ebay.com/p/24025131866?iid=283229798401&rt=nc

 

[Pincher]

For that price I will sell you mine if its right.

 

[esminbritt]

For that price I will sell you mine if its right.

That's what I'm saying!. If you get the Stihl Triangular file (technically hex) for $9-, let's buy them out! I believe you bought a regular flat file. Which is always good to have around!

 

[Pincher]

Both part numbers were just over a hundred dollars for a dozen from my stihl dealer. I hopefully have 1 triangle shaped and one flat chisel file coming. Will update when arrive.

 

[mdavlee]

Those files look like they have a very narrow side plate edge. Maybe .050”?

 

[mettee]

Those files look like they have a very narrow side plate edge. Maybe .050”?

Yeah I have a Pferd triangle, and I dont use it because they dont cut a nice cutter.

I see John Reily uses the triangle to hit just the side cutter as a finishing touch, but he uses the wide edge.

 

[Redfin]

@Hedgerow

Thanks for the file Matt. This is the second filing converting this chain, I rocked it the other day.

6 sided stihl, files nice, as Kevin said earlier its ok on .375” lil tight with a longer cutter.

It has a more rounded edge between the wide and narrow sides than the double bevels. Was a tad easier to see the corner.

 

[mdavlee]

Nice looking cutter John. Maybe I’ll dig my files out and touch up a chain tomorrow.

 

[Redfin]

Was a bit of learning again with this file Mike. Dont really see an advantage over the doubles.

 

[esminbritt]

@Hedgerow

Thanks for the file Matt. This is the second filing converting this chain, I rocked it the other day.

6 sided stihl, files nice, as Kevin said earlier its ok on .375” lil tight with a longer cutter.

It has a more rounded edge between the wide and narrow sides than the double bevels. Was a tad easier to see the corner.View attachment 220876View attachment 220878 View attachment 220877

Honest question since I have little to share and everything to learn: But isn't the shelf of the notch supposed to be more pronounced on the outside of the cutter. In your photo it looks like the shelf is wider on the inside and then tapers back to the outside.

 

[Redfin]

The next filing it will be. I dont see the need to take off alot when converting round. Just enough to define the corner.

 

[chipper1]

@Hedgerow

Thanks for the file Matt. This is the second filing converting this chain, I rocked it the other day.

6 sided stihl, files nice, as Kevin said earlier its ok on .375” lil tight with a longer cutter.

It has a more rounded edge between the wide and narrow sides than the double bevels. Was a tad easier to see the corner.View attachment 220876View attachment 220878 View attachment 220877

Cutters look good, now to file those nails lol.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Honest question since I have little to share and everything to learn: But isn't the shelf of the notch supposed to be more pronounced on the outside of the cutter. In your photo it looks like the shelf is wider on the inside and then tapers back to the outside.

All it takes is another couple swipes. Your chain will cut more efficiently. On a square chain your sideplate and working corner do the majority of the work. Here is one i just converted today.

 

[Redfin]

Nice filed nails Clint. How you been Man?

 

[esminbritt]

All it takes is another couple swipes. Your chain will cut more efficiently. On a square chain your sideplate and working corner do the majority of the work. Here is one i just converted today.

How did you do that without cutting into the tie strap?