How to square file

[CR500]

May have go buy one of those vices.

It seems they help one possibly learn a tad quicker.

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[Deets066]

Are you using a jig? I ask because of that perfectly straight line in the gullet...dang that's perty. Haven't been able to duplicate that free handing.

No jig, just free hand. Do you have a chain vise? It helps a lot!

 

[CR500]

How much do those vices go for again?

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[Gunn]

I think mine was about $130 shipped

 

[Deets066]

How much do those vices go for again?

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Redfin was nice enough to put his up for the raffle on AS. That was my pick

 

[mdavlee]

I got mine in trade when I sold a RS II

 

[CR500]

I got mine in trade when I sold a RS II

I would love to find a grinder for a reasonable price, was going to save up for a new 451C but I can not justify that price still.

Missed the boat on a couple used ones.. the right one will pop up eventually.

Either pro sharp or RS2. For 130 bucks though, If I can file better it may be worth a shot.

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[Redfin]

Im still learning on how to change the square for what Im using it for. Using Mikes vise lets me concentrate on my file and not holding the tooth. One of the best buys I have made.

 

[Deets066]

Here's a right hand cutter on that 404 I just finished up

 

[Chris Zautner]

Here's a right hand cutter on that 404 I just finished up

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Ouch my eyes!!!!

 

[Deets066]

It'll be a good one

 

[XP_Slinger]

No jig, just free hand. Do you have a chain vise? It helps a lot!

You sir, are a witch doctor.
No I don't have a chain vice, it seems I need to make another equipment investment. But dang it, I haven't been able to put together enough scrounge for a CC hand piece and foredom yet. It never stops.

 

[Gunn]

If you have the extra dough floating around the homelite 410 vise is the best.

In all honesty it's a big investment for something you may end up not doing often. You just need something that can lock the chain in place and keep it from moving. Some guys use vise grips or make vises out of pieces of angle iron. It doesn't have to be fancy.

 

[Red97]

I second the homelite 410 vice, just got mine today,

You can prolly guess why this was the practice chain..

Somting like that what we looking for?

 

[Redfin]

Pretty heavy on your lean Joe.

 

[Red97]

Pretty heavy on your lean Joe.

On the side plate?

 

[Gunn]

Does it cut a little violent with those depth gauges ?

 

[Red97]

Does it cut a little violent with those depth gauges ?

I Imagine it would be a bit hungry..

It was in I giant box of random chain, figured it looked like a good one to practice on.

Never held a square file, took a few cutters to get one that looked somewhat correct. lol

 

[Definitive Dave]

If you take this

And really apply what you have read and learned you can achieve this


Perfect!!

 

[Redfin]

On the side plate?

Yepper, but it will cut good.