How to square file

[Manofstihl066]

You think it will cut OK? I haven't tried it in wood yet. lol

That cutter shape will probably do fine in softer wood, but like hedgerow said with side beak it won't last long. First time I tried my square file it was similar to yours, I sunk it in some live oak and after one cut it was done. Lol

 

[RI Chevy]

My objective today was two fold. Lol. I kind of knew the beak would go fairly quick, and I was hoping that it would just disappear. Lol
Then I could start over. But it cut through the whole tree pretty well, but it was a small tree. It was pretty hard too. I think it was a Dogwood.
Nonetheless, I also wanted to get a gauge on what it would cut like.
But I know I gotta go back to the drawing board. Lol
I appreciate the feedback guys. Thanks. [emoji106]

 

[Manofstihl066]

My objective today was two fold. Lol. I kind of knew the beak would go fairly quick, and I was hoping that it would just disappear. Lol
Then I could start over. But it cut through the whole tree pretty well, but it was a small tree. It was pretty hard too. I think it was a Dogwood.
Nonetheless, I also wanted to get a gauge on what it would cut like.
But I know I gotta go back to the drawing board. Lol
I appreciate the feedback guys. Thanks.

I found a little forward lean is ok but if you can get a vertical side plate and a deep durable corner, it'll cut great and last a long time. Even in hard wood.

 

[RI Chevy]

I gotta try and figure out what I did wrong and then correct it.

 

[old guy]

Ya need ta clean them gullets,Man.

 

[RI Chevy]

I will. But that was actually a brand new chain with only 3 strokes taken off each tooth. Lol

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[XP_Slinger]

I will. But that was actually a brand new chain with only 3 strokes taken off each tooth. Lol

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I'm still learning too. The first time I used a square file I used it like a round file. Talked about a messed up cutter

 

[RI Chevy]

Here is a couple of pics of my square file chain after cutting a tree. Still pretty sharp go the touch.
I tried touching up the chain to see if I could get the beak off, and I went from bad to worse. Lol
Looks like I won't give up my round file chains just yet. I really gotta figure this out. [emoji52]

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[concretegrazer]

Your too low with the file.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Here is a couple of pics of my square file chain after cutting a tree. Still pretty sharp go the touch.
I tried touching up the chain to see if I could get the beak off, and I went from bad to worse. Lol
Looks like I won't give up my round file chains just yet. I really gotta figure this out. [emoji52]

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Once you get the hang of it, you'll be hooked. It's also more interesting and fun to file than round, in my opinion.

 

[RI Chevy]

Your too low with the file.

OK. I will try that. TY


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[RI Chevy]

Once you get the hang of it, you'll be hooked. It's also more interesting and fun to file than round, in my opinion.

I hear you Sondre. [emoji106]
I figured I would ruin a chain in the learning process. Lol
I am trying like heck to get it right. [emoji3]

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[X 66 stang347 X]

Good to see you on the square side RI lol. Keep trying It won't take you long to get the hang of it. If your not touching the strap your normally low with a double bevel. I'm a hair low on this one.

Good on this one

 

[RI Chevy]

Wow! Looks sharp as hell. Nice!
I was kind of afraid to cut into the straps for a workchain, but I guess I gotta do it to loose the beak. Lol

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[Canadian farm boy]

Wow Jeff! I'm really kinda excited to see you trying the square chain thing. Good on you buddy. Just keep at it and you will get there.
Do you still have a loop of the square chain you had at the NY gtg?
Maybe try holding your file in one of the cutters and see how it lines up. Then you can try and hold the file in the same way when sharpening your experimental chain.
Again, this is great to see. Awesome stuff Jeff.

Just curious what's next after you get the square filed chain down? Maybe cutting square wood??? Lol

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol. Good Mike. My saws like to cut real wood. Lol
I suck at Square filing right now. I am getting good info in here. I gotta keep trying. But I ain't throwin my round files out yet. [emoji6]
I think I sent that square file chain back to Dallas. I killed it when I cut some downed trees shortly after the NY gtg.

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[RI Chevy]

I gotta get some file handles to fit these double bits. All my handles only fit the pointy round files.

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[Moparmyway]

Jeff, lift up into the top plate more as you file, once you get the feel for it, it'll get much easier

 

[RI Chevy]

I will try that too Kevin. My beak just got worse when I touched it up today. Lol
I will try again midweek.
Thanks for all the tips. I appreciate the help. God only knows, I need it. Lol

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[Manofstihl066]

Here's this chain, when the chain was finished I went a little lower with the rakers. Wood is red oak.