STIHL Progressive Depth Gauge Tools

[Duane(Pa)]

1/4 has such a small raker. Almost use an emory board

 

[Definitive Dave]

I think that 'a lot' of people would be interested. @Definitive Dave ?
I don't even use these but would be interested in a set, just 'cause FGAD (filing guide acquisition disorder).

Other reason is that I have heard that some of these guides are chain specific (there were many variations of the File-O-Plates) and may not work as well on other brands of chain. So a STIHL specific version would be well received.

Philbert

I am swallowed up with new projects right now, if anyone has the sources to make this happen, please do, I just dont have time for another venture right now.
Dave

 

[chipper1]

I am swallowed up with new projects right now, if anyone has the sources to make this happen, please do, I just dont have time for another venture right now.
Dave

C'mon Dave, well give you $.10 extra for each one you unbox and rebox and address and ship out .
Hope you get all your new projects completed, I'm sure many more will be there when you do .


I'd like a 3/8, .325, 3/8 pico myself.
I have no problem paying for them all up front and then getting them shipped out to everyone, I don't have any projects right now lol.

 

[Shanesaw80]

I’d like a couple 3/8 units myself.

 

[fossil]

The Husky ones work well but the steel is very soft. I flame harden them and can get them a little harder. I'm curious as to how hard the steel is on the Stihl gauges.

 

[Wilhelm]

The Husky ones work well but the steel is very soft. I flame harden them and can get them a little harder. I'm curious as to how hard the steel is on the Stihl gauges.

62HRC, says so on the packaging in Dan's post.

We've got them in the stores here. I just picked one up for my 1/4 pitch chains. Around $3 each plus shipping.

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[Lightning Performance]

I'm in for 1/4" - 404

 

[fossil]

62HRC, says so on the packaging in Dan's post.

That's decent. As hard as a good knife blade.

 

[Lightning Performance]

That's decent. As hard as a good knife blade.

Hows the Great White Norf Tim? Staying warm...

 

[fossil]

Hows the Great White Norf Tim? Staying warm...

Not too cold where I live yet. Still waiting for the first hard frost. Not as pleasant 60 miles north of me. They've seen some snow.

Life is good. A fire in the fireplace. Nice and cozy for the old girl and me.

I spent the day getting ready for winter which appears to be coming soon.

Looking forward to the next NY GTG.

Thanks for asking.

 

[Flint Mitch]

C'mon Dave, well give you $.10 extra for each one you unbox and rebox and address and ship out .
Hope you get all your new projects completed, I'm sure many more will be there when you do .


I'd like a 3/8, .325, 3/8 pico myself.
I have no problem paying for them all up front and then getting them shipped out to everyone, I don't have any projects right now lol.
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I'd be interested in ³/⁸ and ³/⁸ pico as well: )

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Well I’ve just got off the phone to Fr Jones.

They don’t have them in stock yet, so I’ve had to order some.. You can see what I’ve ordered.
3 x of each 3/8 std 3/8 lopro and .325
I guess it’s going to be a week before I get them.
Also I don’t want to compete with dan,, so please keep this in mind..

I only need one set. So there’s two sets up for grabs (it would make sense to keep them in sets) I can add the other sizes to the order. But it needs tobe done soon.. or it will incur some more postage to me.
I could do this again at a later date but keep in mind I’m not wanting to compete

So the first two to say they want these can have them for cost £3 each and the ride to the other side.
If anyone else jumps up and says can I have as well. I will help..
I think I need to pm Dan as well @AlfA01

 

[Wonkydonkey]

You can see the costs here

 

[Rob Stafari]

The husky ones wear out too quickly if you ask me. Looking forwards to getting my hands on some of these and giving them a try. Also just found in searching Stihl has a glorified remake of the roller guide, the FG 4 with a fold away progressive depth gauge. Doesn't look as user friendly as the new ones shown here, but same goes for the built in husky version. However, they are apparently already available stateside. Plus my 3/8 husky roller guide is about worn out and ready for replacement, so I plan on hunting the Stihl version down and giving it a go.

I run square ground on all my personal saws, but when moonlighting with my friend's tree service it is nice to have a roller guide around. Speeds up my morning sharpening as all they have is a freehand file. Which I can do, just not as quickly. Less to pay attention to with a roller guide. Also have yet to find a full chisel 3/8 .043 narrow kerf chain for my 18v makita top handle, so a guide for that little thing would be a huge plus till I source some chain. Fortunately has not a lot of cutters, and doesn't get used often so sharpening is not much of a chore...

 

[Lightning Performance]

I'd be interested in ³/⁸ and ³/⁸ pico as well: )

Why is Picco different? Less bite per cutter?... idk.

Still set mine with and old cheap tin drop on gauge. Truth be told...most times I don't use it. I know right quick if I go to far. The 66 chain pile IS where it goes to
The 325 and 3/8 I rarely screw up. 404 is just easy to me. Grinder bound. 1/4 or micro chisel chains I use the straight edge and just look in there unless they look out of whack.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Why is Picco different? Less bite per cutter?... idk..

3/8 is std 3/8. Use a 5.2 or 5.5mm file 3/8 picco is 3/8 lopro use a 4mm file

 

[Lightning Performance]

3/8 is std 3/8. Use a 5.2 or 5.5mm file 3/8 picco is 3/8 lopro use a 4mm file

I forget things sometimes.

 

[SteveSr]

We've got them in the stores here. I just picked one up for my 1/4 pitch chains. Around $3 each plus shipping.

Dan, If you decide to put together a bulk order for us stateside please put me down for 3/8"lp, 0.325, and regular 3/8"

 

[Wonkydonkey]

There here now...

 

[Wonkydonkey]