Square Files

[toolmaker]

From what I can see the correct term for a square file is a chisel bit file.
Are these files known by any other name?
I am trying to find them in McMaster Carr and MSC with no luck.
Is there a reasonable alternative other than a chisel bit file?

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

From what I can see the correct term for a square file is a chisel bit file.
Are these files known by any other name?
I am trying to find them in McMaster Carr and MSC with no luck.
Is there a reasonable alternative other than a chisel bit file?

They’re also called double bevel files.
This is one of the cheaper places to get them. I have bought here several times, and I know quite a few other members have as well.

https://aboloxtools.com/Bahco-4-150-07-3-0

 

[Xr650jkallen]

@Dolkitafreak sells some really nice ones.

 

[Wolverine]

Dial up Ethan. Those Vallorbe's are by far the best I've ever used. I've had Bahco, Still and one other brand. These Vallorbe cut real smooth and stay sharp. Worth their extra cost.

 

[toolmaker]

Dial up Ethan. Those Vallorbe's are by far the best I've ever used. I've had Bahco, Still and one other brand. These Vallorbe cut real smooth and stay sharp. Worth their extra cost.

Thanks for the replies fellaas. I sent dolkitafreak a PM, have not heard from him yet.

 

[Yellowbuzz]

I found the Vallorbes at MGP Supply for about $18 each, I bought 4.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Dial up Ethan. Those Vallorbe's are by far the best I've ever used. I've had Bahco, Still and one other brand. These Vallorbe cut real smooth and stay sharp. Worth their extra cost.

Do these last longer than the save edge.

 

[Philbert]

Three different styles of files can be used to file 'square filed' chain, as I understand it: the ones in the bottom of the illustration, above. They may be called different things.

Philbert

 

[Wolverine]

Do these last longer than the save edge.

Don't believe I've used a save edge.

 

[huskihl]

Do these last longer than the save edge.

Yes. 2-3 times longer

 

[Philbert]

File Maintenance

(Pun Intended)

Looking for some information on square file choices and availability, I ran across several, similar threads. Thought that we could direct them to the largest of these, below, so that everyone can share information with everyone else.

https://opeforum.com/threads/square-files-the-what-and-the-where.18328/page-2 (24)

Philbert