Greenthorn attempts at hand filing square ground / Critics welcomed

[Greenthorn]

Am I getting there?
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[Greenthorn]

I've been trying to do it with a pair of vise grips holding the chain, and it just ain't working out to well....
I just went back and watched this most awesomest video again, gonna try and do it on the bar tomorrow, instead of the vise grips. Why do you make it look so easy?

 

[huskihl]

I've been trying to do it with a pair of vise grips holding the chain, and it just ain't working out to well....
I just went back and watched this most awesomest video again, gonna try and do it on the bar tomorrow, instead of the vise grips. Why do you make it look so easy?

I've watched Mike's videos also. And I can say, it gets easier with practice. I over-tighten the chain, put the brake on, and also shove a screwdriver in between the bottom of the bar and chain. It makes it easier for me to use 2 hands

 

[CoreyB]

I've been trying to do it with a pair of vise grips holding the chain, and it just ain't working out to well....
I just went back and watched this most awesomest video again, gonna try and do it on the bar tomorrow, instead of the vise grips. Why do you make it look so easy?

I will have to watch that video when I have time.

 

[Hinerman]

I will have to watch that video when I have time.

It (the video) is 31 seconds. You must be very busy

 

[CoreyB]

Well ya I am eating tacos. Got to have priorities my friend.

 

[Greenthorn]

No, I just suck at fileing, have pFerd double edge. Never tried this before.

 

[concretegrazer]

Keep at it and you'll get there. Good lighting helps as well.

 

[MustangMike]

I'm just an amateur at this, but I have discovered a few things that help me out. I sharpen on the bar, I use a stump vice, and I drew lines (both directions) at 45 degrees on the wooden box I sharpen the saws on, so if the bar is parallel to the sides of the box, that helps to ensure a consistent angle with the file. I do one side at a time, and move the chain each time (rather than going down the bar) so the tooth is in the same place each time. Instead of using the chain break, I put a paint stirrer in back of the tooth (with my opposite hand). It holds the tooth still, and goes a lot faster than putting the break on & off. Always make sure the corner of the file is in the corner of the tooth, and make sure the outside side plate is either straight up or a little forward (if it tilts back, the chain will not draw into the wood).

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

You need to make sure the file is lined up in the groove perfectly or it will chatter and bite...even if you're changing the angle.
The double beveled flat file is the only one you really want to use.

They don't last very long when not used correctly. You may have dulled yours by now and they don't work worth a crap when dull.
You probably want to file the rakers down before you sharpen the teeth or you'll cut the crap out of yourself multiple times before you're finished if you free hand. And the hard metal of a depth gauge will dull the fresh razor sharp tips on the teeth while holding it down.

 

[MustangMike]

Jim, I've been using 3 square (PFRED) files, but I notice the links on the opposite side get filed quite a bit. Will a flat file reduce/eliminate this?

http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...el-Files/Pferd-3-Corner-Chisel-Files-Each.axd

 

[redoakneck]

Hmmm, yummy, tacos and round filing,

Ain't nobody got time for dat square stuff,

Pass me da sauce

 

[Trx250r180]

File needs to be in the corner of the tooth. You're low on the side plate.

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Try out the files i sent ya ?

 

[Trx250r180]

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Am I getting there?
Pictures are gigantic if right click and open in new tab.

Can you post a pic of how you are holding the file ? That cutter does not look right from what i can see .

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,

This is the result using a 3 corner file indexed into Pferd Chainsharp.

Regards
Gregg

 

[Greenthorn]

****** pics, I'm using a Samsung galaxy 4, anybody got any hints to get better pics for close ups?

 

[Greenthorn]

Junkman, Im holding it kinda like holding a fishing pole. The bottom of the file is flat across my 4 fingers and my thumb is across the top.

 

[Greenthorn]

Try out the files i sent ya ?

CSAD Dealer....I knew it...

 

[Trx250r180]

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****** pics, I'm using a Samsung galaxy 4, anybody got any hints to get better pics for close ups?

Those look nice ,better than the junk i call chain .

 

[Trx250r180]

Yes. Better than save edge.

Seems like if let the weight of the file do the work ,and do not force them ,they file fairly smooth without chatter .