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I know this is bizare, but I was using a worn .325 chain and noticed a lot of metal on the bottom of the cutter and started thinking . Clean the gullet. I wondered what a 3/8 file would do to it. So I took a couple swipes on the cutter. It looked pretty good. I put it in some wood and it was taking some decent chips out. When I was done cutting today, I put the chain in my vise and took a few more swipes off each cutter. It looks and feels very sharp!
Has anyone else ever tried this? I know I sound stupid, but.... I love to try different things. Lol
On a side note, a while ago I sharpened my 3/8 chain by accident with a .325 file setup. I did not realize it until I went to touch up the chain again. I had an oh sh!t moment. But, that 3/8 chain cut like a hot knife through butter. I subsequently went back to using my 3/8 file setup. But.....
Here is a pic of the .325 cutter sharpened with a 3/8 file.
Has anyone else ever tried this? I know I sound stupid, but.... I love to try different things. Lol
On a side note, a while ago I sharpened my 3/8 chain by accident with a .325 file setup. I did not realize it until I went to touch up the chain again. I had an oh sh!t moment. But, that 3/8 chain cut like a hot knife through butter. I subsequently went back to using my 3/8 file setup. But.....
Here is a pic of the .325 cutter sharpened with a 3/8 file.