How to square file

[Stihl036]

Note the three beveled sections. This holds the chain holding section in place as it is allowed to pivot towards the chain tooth.



A photo as I'm putting it back together.



A photo of the two chain bases side by side. The look the same on top except for the drilled and tapped chain movement handle and the fact that the dowel is pressed in from the bottom on the original and is the end of a bolt on the square grind attachment.

 

[Stihl036]

Here are a couple of photos of the diamond wheel dressing attachment.

 

[quietfly]

this is like Chainsaw grinder porn!!!!

 

[X 66 stang347 X]

Im thinking I needing that base? Here's mine

 

[Stihl036]

I'm thinking a skilled machinist could mod the original. I'll be glad to bring my grinder to one of Randy's GTG so folks can see it and take measurements so they could mod theirs if so desired. For the skilled I believe it would be quite easy. I would be willing to work with such a machinist if they were within a few hours drive. It's the least I could do for the gift of all of the great info I've gotten off of the forums over the years.

 

[big t double]

for what its worth...the actual kit number for the attachment is 5203 007 1002. of course they are nla but bulletin 43.1983 has the parts breakdown of it. most individual parts I checked were nla as well.

 

[Marshy]

Question for you guys. Using the tree sided file, which side of the file cuts the top plate, is it the wide edge?

Also, I have a double bit file too but damn it all, ya just can't get the gullet without using another file to clean it up.

The triangle file feels more comfortable but I'm going to make a mess either way I reckon.

 

[old guy]

Yes, you must use another file for the gullets, I use one of my round files.

 

[Marshy]

Sounds like the wide edge of the triangle file belonged against the top plate then...

 

[Marshy]

I think I'll be getting a single bit file to try next. Finished it with the double bit. Took a while lol. I'm naturally better with my left hand than my right, that's for sure. I always knew that round filing but it became much more obvious after trying square.

 

[Icepick69]

We now have Pferd square files in stock.
Please call 828-676-2393 if you need any.
Pferd files are known all over the world for there excellent quality.

 

[Marshy]

We now have Pferd square files in stock.
Please call 828-676-2393 if you need any.
Pferd files are known all over the world for there excellent quality.

What shape is that file? Doesn't look like any I've ever seen. Hard to tell from your photo.

Price for one?

 

[Icepick69]

What shape is that file? Doesn't look like any I've ever seen. Hard to tell from your photo.

Price for one?

Double bevel chisel file.
There aren't listed on site yet, but feel free to call anytime for quotes.

 

[X 66 stang347 X]

What's the site. I may look around

 

[Icepick69]

This mite help.

 

[Icepick69]

What's the site. I may look around

Apsbarshop.com

 

[Marshy]

First time offender here. This is how it turned out.

 

[Marshy]

This was an unsharpened square ground Stihl chain prior to this. I didn't dull it too bad so I had a descent but dull edge to start with. I found it works best to use a light hand on these files. The gullet was a little bit of a pain to get cleaned. Stihl leaves a lot of material in there that needs taking out with the round file.

 

[Icepick69]

This was an unsharpened square ground Stihl chain prior to this. I didn't dull it too bad so I had a descent but dull edge to start with. I found it works best to use a light hand on these files. The gullet was a little bit of a pain to get cleaned. Stihl leaves a lot of material in there that needs taking out with the round file.

Have any pictures of the other side

 

[Marshy]

Corner might be a touch low.