How to square file

[MustangMike]

I was going to say the rakers looked a bit high (unless it is an optical illusion, which happens with pics).

 

[ZukiRyder440]

I was going to say the rakers looked a bit high (unless it is an optical illusion, which happens with pics).

Yeah the rakers are a bit high on this one

 

[Wolverine]

Yeah the rakers are a bit high on this one

I always lmao when people comment on the look of a rakers height. My .03, don’t touch them till you run the chain, then adjust to get it to load the saw the way you desire. Small rim can take more bite, if you’re running 8-9+ you’ll [typically] want less.
I filed the chit out of a build-off chain, then tested it a bunch. Ended up sending it without touching the rakers and it did very well!

 

[ZukiRyder440]

Good point. Im gonna be running a 7 on that 562. Ill try to get er done today and do some testing

I always lmao when people comment on the look of a rakers height. My .03, don’t touch them till you run the chain, then adjust to get it to load the saw the way you desire. Small rim can take more bite, if you’re running 8-9+ you’ll [typically] want less.
I filed the chit out of a build-off chain, then tested it a bunch. Ended up sending it without touching the rakers and it did very well!
View attachment 278204

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks much better. You may need to drop the rakers. Only real way to know is to put it in wood and see how it feels. See if it self feeds.

Kinda like what I said here.

 

[MustangMike]

Yes, but who listens to a caged, one eyed droid???

 

[RI Chevy]

Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk...
Ah, wise guy huh?

 

[ZukiRyder440]

My second attempt, self feeds way better than the first one I did. Could drop the rakers a bit though.

 

[ZukiRyder440]

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice job Austin. Was that NY Speedwood? Lol
Looked real smooth. [emoji106]

 

[ZukiRyder440]

Nice job Austin. Was that NY Speedwood? Lol
Looked real smooth. [emoji106]

Tanks and yes it was lol.

 

[PA Dan]

Tanks and yes it was lol.

What guage and pitch is the chain your using?

 

[ZukiRyder440]

What guage and pitch is the chain your using?

.058 gauge, 3/8 pitch

 

[RI Chevy]

This was one I converted a while ago. I'm still a complete hacka.

 

[PA Dan]

.058 gauge, 3/8 pitch

You guys and your .058 guage...

 

[Wolverine]

This was one I converted a while ago. I'm still a complete hacka.

Top plate angle looks good for millin’.

 

[RI Chevy]

I'm lucky I was just able to get the corner. Lol.
Can't remember where I put the chain though. [emoji848]

 

[Philbert]

Long-time Lurker, First-time Poster . . .

Been following the square filed / square ground threads for several years now; here, and on the 'other' site. Received some files and chains to practice with from the (renamed) 'giveway thread' ('Thank You' @skippy and @Mkinslow !) which motivated me to start exploring this more.

Formally subscribing to keep 'afoot' of important posts on the topic: I have not read through the past 252 (!) pages: can anyone summarize them in a couple of sentences (just kidding)?

Thanks for all the input in this thread.

Philbert

 

[Moparmyway]

Long-time Lurker, First-time Poster . I have not read through the past 252 (!) pages: can anyone summarize them in a couple of sentences ?

Philbert

Sure bud !

1. Don’t post pictures of any cutter unless it’s been filed, don’t ask me how I know this

2. File ick ........ some here don’t like that stuff

3. Top outside corner is most important, inside corner not so much

4. Some beaks are intentionally used, application is key

5. @Homelite410 makes killer chainvices that are sooooo nice to use, just about a requirement, unless you get used to using vice-grips for each cutter

6. Practice makes perfect

 

[Moparmyway]

I'm lucky I was just able to get the corner.

You got the corner ???



Race chain ???