How to square file

[Deets066]

I need to start playing with some angles on 404. Wonder if the stihl tie straps will fit oregon chain?

They don't work on 3/8 chain

 

[mdavlee]

I can put a few presets in your box .......... its still anchored in NY

I can use them. I need to call Frawleys and see if they'll sell me some with the next loops. It's cheaper from them than Madsens by the roll now.

 

[mdavlee]

They don't work on 3/8 chain

They do on .063" oregon or carlton. All stihl chain is .063" between the tie straps.

 

[junkman]

I have used .063 3/8 oregon straps on stihl chain and they fit ,not sure if was correct but it worked for me .

 

[huskihl]

I think when you buy 3/8 stihl chain repair kits, one size is for .050 and 058. .063 uses a different kit. I think......

 

[Jswanson]

I was more concentrated on a forward lean on the side cutter. The top plate angle is a by product of the forward lean.

As you said it don't hold up too bad.

And cuts like a mofo too..... As long as you have some power behind it

Sorry, but top plate angle is not a by product of forward lean.

 

[mdavlee]

Sorry, but top plate angle is not a by product of forward lean.

How is it not affected by the file rolling?

 

[Definitive Dave]

Tooff?


I keep trying to hand file this stuff but the cardboard parts get in the way

 

[mdavlee]

Tooff?
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I keep trying to hand file this stuff but the cardboard parts get in the way

Got to take it off the roll Dave

 

[Definitive Dave]

Can I leave it on the roll if I use the Silveys?

 

[mdavlee]

Can I leave it on the roll if I use the Silveys?

Maybe

 

[Deets066]

Sorry, but top plate angle is not a by product of forward lean.

Well I file free hand and the way I hold the file the more forward lean I get the thinner the top plate is......just how it works for me.

Not sure how this couldn't be any different for someone else???

 

[huskihl]

Well I file free hand and the way I hold the file the more forward lean I get the thinner the top plate is......just how it works for me.

Not sure how this couldn't be any different for someone else???

I'm pickin up what yer layin down

 

[XP_Slinger]

In the absence of any kind of gage or jig I've been experimenting with top angles. I'm finding that if my file isn't chewing up the side link then the angle is too low for a durable cutter edge. Maybe I'm wrong, don't know. Just applying what I know about sharpening knives.

 

[huskihl]

If I'm chewing up tie straps, I increase side plate angle, rather than decrease and weaken the top plate

 

[Douglas Ostrander]

Just order roll of 72cl and 33rslh will be try file some loops of them. Already have 46rslf and 46rsl

 

[mdavlee]

The most durable angles are when you rub the tie strap and have 0-2° of forward lean.

 

[huskihl]

The most durable angles are when you rub the tie strap and have 0-2° of forward lean.

I wasn't talking about "rubbing" tie straps. I'm talking about "holyshit. I just filed half way through my tie strap". I got a little carried away doing right hand cutters right handed (blind side)

 

[Redfin]

How is it not affected by the file rolling?

Probably referring to actual top angle not underside of cutter.

 

[Stihlbro]

Square filing by hand is witch craft.