How to square file

[RI Chevy]

Very nice Bjorn!!!

 

[Mkinslow]

Hallo. I tryed the vallorbe Square files that dolkitafreak is selling, very good quality and leave a very smooth surface. Look at my avatar and see the result.

Looks great brother

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

 

[Wolverine]

@RI Chevy Thanks Jeff. Stopped by my local ACE and got the handle.

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice Jason.

 

[Bilge Rat]

I got my files a few days ago.
They feel good, seem to cut smooth.
I should be able hack up a few chains with ease.

They are good files
Thanks

 

[Wilhelm]

Makita XS5000, square filed Oregon EXL in ash.

For comparison, same saw, same tune, same tank of fuel, same log

Makita XS5000, round filed Oregon EXL in ash.

 

[RI Chevy]

I think the round file EXL was just a tick faster than the square. Nice.

 

[Termitebuffet]

How's my corners look ????

Sent from a baked potato...

 

[Wilhelm]

I think the round file EXL was just a tick faster than the square. Nice.

To be fair, the square filed chain did hit a big knot in the log and ash knots are no jokes.
I broke my dragon slayer ax custom made oak handle trying to split one.

Also, the rakers have not been touched on that square filed chain and I haven't checked where they are at after the loop got converted from round ground to square filed.

But yeah, round filed performed quite well.

 

[RI Chevy]

Generally speaking, square filed chains like the rakers a bit lower than round filed.
It should cut much better with a couple swipes off each raker.

 

[mettee]

I think the round file EXL was just a tick faster than the square. Nice.

It liked the round better for sure

 

[Duane(Pa)]

To be fair, the square filed chain did hit a big knot in the log and ash knots are no jokes.
I broke my dragon slayer ax custom made oak handle trying to split one.

Also, the rakers have not been touched on that square filed chain and I haven't checked where they are at after the loop got converted from round ground to square filed.

But yeah, round filed performed quite well.

I noticed how easy the saw starts.

Also, the Sugi/round filed video shows deep ridges in the kerf. To people that know a lot more than me, that is a big deal.As in, not a good thing...

Is the chain loose in the bar groove?

The Makita/square filed kerf is way smoother.

Cute pup!

 

[Wilhelm]

I noticed how easy the saw starts.

Also, the Sugi/round filed video shows deep ridges in the kerf. To people that know a lot more than me, that is a big deal.As in, not a good thing...

Is the chain loose in the bar groove?

The Makita/square filed kerf is way smoother.

Cute pup!

Chains are basically new in both videos square and round EXL.
But the SugiHara bar has seen a fair amount of hard work so it is possible it is showing signs of wear compared to the Makita bar which is brand new.

I am not into racing nor do I turn the wood into anything but firewood, as such I can live with a bucking cut surface that is not perfectly flat.
All I want is a well biting, fast cutting chain.
Even while generating those ridges round filed EXL was quite fast.

The pup is my mom's, she is a heartbreaker
One look from her and I drop all work to focus my attention on her.

 

[Mkinslow]

Finally got some time to try the new files,I like them!!!!! Its not great some,but I'm still progressing with it. Chain is 325

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

 

[Dolkitafreak]

Finally got some time to try the new files,I like them!!!!! Its not great some,but I'm still progressing with it. Chain is 325

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

Looks good for .325! Hard to fit the file in there.

 

[N8TE]

Found this vid of someone's results between stock, round and square filing.

 

[Mkinslow]

Looks good for .325! Hard to fit the file in there.

Thanks, the files I got from you actually fit better for 325 than others I've used

Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

 

[Xr650jkallen]

Started converting a chain today. These files are freaking sweet, so smooth and sharp. This was just 4 swipes, I'll get the tooth more developed on the next sharpening.

 

[N8TE]

I don't mind these Pferds but haven't played with other brands of files much.

 

[Wolverine]

Slooow day here at the office. What better to do to fill the time.