How to square file

[RI Chevy]

Raker design I believe.

 

[Swizzler]

Eh looks like they might have started calling it rsk when they introduced their rs3 safety chain or whatever it is.

 

[MustangMike]

Jeff is correct, the K has a steeper slop raker. The newer chain is supposed to be smoother.

 

[Catman]

New video up for you filing enthusiast! Sorry I don’t know how to upload it. It’s on the tube!

 

[RI Chevy]

Do I need to learn French first?

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Do I need to learn French first?

No , you already understand the Universal language of saws.

 

[RI Chevy]

Just to bump this thread and throw something else in the mix. Has anyone tried this file yet? Shows October 2021 as an available date. So should be hitting the market soon. I wonder who makes these files?
Almost looks like a completely different cutter design.
Nice new style with a baby bumper chain. LOL...

 

[sledneck22]

Just to bump this thread and throw something else in the mix. Has anyone tried this file yet? Shows October 2021 as an available date. So should be hitting the market soon. I wonder who makes these files?
Almost looks like a completely different cutter design.
Nice new style with a baby bumper chain. LOL...
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That's interesting. since it's a stihl chain, one would think it's a stihl file?no?

 

[Dolkitafreak]

Likely pferd, as they produce stihl's other files. No sense in it imo, you want a fast chain use square, if its not that important to you run round filed, easier than square to file but we'll see on how effective it is.

 

[MustangMike]

Jeff, I used to have the "round" square files made by PFRED, not sure if they were the same as what you are showing, but the rectangular square files just seem to be easier to use correctly.

 

[jakethesnake]

Looks super aggressive. I’d try it. I dong like the price of square files. I can make round go well enough for myself. Never even tried a square chain.

 

[Philbert]

Related thread for more info:

https://opeforum.com/threads/stihl-hexa-file-and-sawchain.25011/

Philbert

 

[CR888]

Likely pferd, as they produce stihl's other files. No sense in it imo, you want a fast chain use square, if its not that important to you run round filed, easier than square to file but we'll see on how effective it is.

I know Pfed produced the 2in1 filing jig so they have a history working with Stihl but here in OZ Stihl files are made by Vallorbe. Round, flat & chisel bit.

 

[MustangMike]

Wow, thanks for that link Philbert, totally different than traditional square file, all new angles, etc.

Wonder how it compares in cut speed?

Also, not sure if I'm ready to be "reprogrammed" for new angles!!!

 

[RI Chevy]

Related thread for more info:

https://opeforum.com/threads/stihl-hexa-file-and-sawchain.25011/

Philbert

Thank you for the link. I missed it with the beat down going on.

 

[davidwyby]

Things I noticed: side angle stock vs. 5* fwd.

Cleaning gullets with grinder first.

Older vid of mine plays into the square corner durability thing.

 

[LoneOak]

Here is my process for square filing chain. I only file on a bench vise, behind the chain with cutters pointing away from me.

 

[LoneOak]

 

[RI Chevy]

Do you notice the file clogging up any more vs. Going from the outside in?

 

[Moparmyway]

Do you notice the file clogging up any more vs. Going from the outside in?

Definitely lasts longer before getting dull enough to pitch into the bin, clogging is eliminated by slappin the tip of the file against sumtin solid after every other stroke or two