How to square file

[Duane(Pa)]

Here's the last one I did.


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That top edge will cut fast, but may not be very durable. (I cut dead oak) The forward lean will help it feed well. Can that type of raker be lowered just like any other type?

 

[paragonbuilder]

That top edge will cut fast, but may not be very durable. (I cut dead oak) The forward lean will help it feed well. Can that type of raker be lowered just like any other type?

Looks good Sondre! Maybe roll the file out of the tooth a bit. That top angle is really steep. And your forward lean will lessen a bit also.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

That top edge will cut fast, but may not be very durable. (I cut dead oak) The forward lean will help it feed well. Can that type of raker be lowered just like any other type?

The raker can be filed down, just like any other. It's a safety chain I got for for free.

Looks good Sondre! Maybe roll the file out of the tooth a bit. That top angle is really steep. And your forward lean will lessen a bit also.

I was looking at that too, Dan. The first photo I posted was probably the best tooth. Little steeper angle, and cleaner filing. This freehand converting is certainly something that needs to be learned. It's fun though.

 

[mdavlee]

I like the angles. Should last 2 or 3 tanks before needing touched up

 

[Deets066]

I like the angles. Should last 2 or 3 tanks before needing touched up

My angles look similar maybe even steeper yet

 

[paragonbuilder]

My angles look similar maybe even steeper yet

To his first or second angle?

 

[Deets066]

To his first or second angle?

Second

 

[Deets066]

Not sayin it's right though, need to retrain my hand lol

 

[Deets066]

 

[Deets066]

Different tooth

 

[huskihl]

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Bring that thing to TN next year. She looks like a 394 chain lol

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Here's one where I rolled the file out a little. Better?


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[huskihl]

Here's one where I rolled the file out a little. Better?


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That ones perty. Best of the 3

 

[Icepick69]

Here's one where I rolled the file out a little. Better?


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Looks like you got it.
Great job

 

[Frank bierce]

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May have cut my finger just looking at that one!! Nice work!!

 

[Moparmyway]

Here's one where I rolled the file out a little. Better?


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Thats makin money Sonder !!!
Awesome !!!

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

That ones perty. Best of the 3

Looks like you got it.
Great job

Thats makin money Sonder !!!
Awesome !!!

Thanks guys!! Great to get good feedback. Only way I'll learn.
What's a good raker height to start with? I've read through the whole thread and seen anything from .015 to .030. I've been setting them around .025 and adjusting from there. Seems to self feed better with lower rakers, though.

 

[huskihl]

Thanks guys!! Great to get good feedback. Only way I'll learn.
What's a good raker height to start with? I've read through the whole thread and seen anything from .015 to .030. I've been setting them around .025 and adjusting from there. Seems to self feed better with lower rakers, though.

If you get your cutters all like that, .020 will work, .025 a bit more aggressive. If your top plate gets a beak, even .020 is grabby

 

[old guy]

Some say that"s too much forward lean but I' not sure I agree.

Here's the last one I did.


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[concretegrazer]

This is the bluntest angles I've tried. After 3 tanks.