15/64 (6.0 mm) chain saw files ...

[palbin]

Who sells 15/64 (6.0 mm) diameter chain saw files?

(I know Vallorbe makes them but they seem to be
impossible to buy for me although I have tried to get
them through contacting Vallorbe, getting redirected
etc ... .)

So, who sells 15/64 (6.0 mm) diam chain saw files?

PS. Is there a manufacturer number (e.g., Oregon
number) availble for such files?

 

[lumberjack48]

I've never seen a 15/64, theres a 13/64

 

[SawTroll]

What do you want 15/64" files for?

 

[palbin]

I've never seen a 15/64, theres a 13/64

Well - just check the Vallorbe catalogue

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...9N3kF1zb_wZ4qKajcfrwqTg&bvm=bv.46340616,d.bGE

or this Indian file manufacturer web page

Chain Saw Files - Round Chainsaw File, Chain Saw Files Manufacturer, Round Chainsaw File Exporter from Thane, India

My problem is that I seem to be inable to buy the Swiss
Vallorbe ones and that I do not want to import sort of a
container of 15/64 files from India .

15/64 files I want to try to use on chains listed to be filed with
7/32. Likewise 13/64 could be tried on chains listed to be filed
as 3/16.

Thank you for your kind enquiries!

 

[cutforfun]

Why, I am sure Stihl and Oregon have spent thousands of hours testing files . If they found that a larger file worked better they would advertise it:msp_confused:

 

[palbin]

That's probably right man . Good point!

I just want to carry out my own tests then
one must infer !

ANYWAY - where do one buy these files ?

PS. What you can do by filing larger diameter
than listed is to get a bit of half a pitch bigger
chain feelin, sort of ... . At least in my imganin-
ation ... . SO if feelin 0.325 a bit too smallish
and 3/8 a bit too rough - why don't file your
0.325 to 13/64 - just my confused understand-
ing of things .

 

[Englishman02]

When you file to deep you get a bad hook on saw tooth. If you use an oversized file it will clean up tooth. On a .325 chain you can use a 13/64 file to clean up chain. Ie 15/64 I am assuming for a 3/8 chain.

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
If you're just experimenting, get a 1/4" file. You would only be looking at a .2mm difference in radius from a 15/64". Considering you use the standard geometry (20% of the file above the top plate) for chain filing, you'll find that the chain will hold an edge longer but, it'll come at the price of cutting speed when you use a lager file.
Regards
Gregg

 

[pioneerguy600]

The larger file just makes less hook and a blunter cutting edge, you will really feel it through the saws handles no matter how good the anti vibe is.

 

[SawTroll]

....

15/64 files I want to try to use on chains listed to be filed with
7/32. Likewise 13/64 could be tried on chains listed to be filed
as 3/16.

Thank you for your kind enquiries!

I am sure that nothing good will come out of that, but have fun! :msp_biggrin:

 

[dl5205]

I have lately been having to cut some 'gritty' stuff. When I have a chain that gets duller than I should let it, I will use an 'oversize' file for a few strokes, all the way around, then finish it with the proper size.

I may be wrong, but it seems like the oversize file removes more material with fewer strokes. It probably takes just as much time (or more), but it seems like it requires less effort. I have always filed freehand, and I have to watch myself or I'll put too much 'hook' in the cutter. I'm also a little bit of a freak about wide open gullets.

The chain manufacturers do have it 'figured out' on how to properly sharpen chain, and there's no reason to re-invent the wheel, but a standard grind is for 'average'. Nothing wrong with experimenting a little.

If that 6.0mm file has an item number, you might try a google of 'vallorbe ######'. I get a lot better hits when I have the manufacturer's part number to use. If you call or e-mail Vallorbe again, ask for a sales rep or sales manager, they might know of a dealer or distributor near you that stocks them, or of someone that would ship small quantities, sometimes they even have 'samples'.

 

[palbin]

Actually I am just experimenting in order to learn and have
some fun - the 1/4 files I have already - they are readily av-
ailable - why I don't understand really as it seems that there
would be a greater usage for 15/64 files except for people that
are into old fashioned greater pitched saw chains ... .

Thank you for the advice anyway ... .,

 

[palbin]

So - the 15/64 inch 6 mm files can be purchased from India -
just Google on the subject and you will find that this is so in
priciple at least - then it takes some effort to make the Indians
(is that what habitants of India are called - I am not sure about
that ...) belive that you really want these files - but after that
it is not a problem to purchase them from there ... .

 

[moody]

Why, I am sure Stihl and Oregon have spent thousands of hours testing files . If they found that a larger file worked better they would advertise it:msp_confused:

A .404 file on 3/8ths chain works really well if you know what you're doing.

 

[SawTroll]

It is still hard to see that anyone woud be interested, as 7/32" is the largest chain files most of us need.

Of course there will be some exceptions among collectors.....:msp_biggrin:

 

[palbin]

Tja - I have 50 units of 6,0 mm especially made (or at least made)
round chain saw files on their way to me from India at the cost of ap-
proximately three (3) bucks per item - I could have purchased 5000
units at the cost of 0,4 bucks per item - but I opted for the 50 item
deal instead ... .

It seems that one can just Google the file market in general and find
files of any desired diameter - so that is what I am going to try to do
next time before shopping India again ... .