Thanks for the quick reply! I guess I was over thinking !Either size will work. Same thing with 3/8” pitch chain. 7/32 or 13/64 files will work.
I have a Pferd 2 in 1 sharpener. Molded into the plastic, it indicates that it is for a .325 chain and uses a 3/16 file. Looking at the H72 chain Oregon packaging that came with my .325 chain, it indicates to use a 5/32 file.
I am confused. Why are two different size files shown for a .325 chain?
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Dsoorguru, I do not think you were over thinking things.Thanks for the quick reply! I guess I was over thinking !
My 3/8LP sharpener shows uses a 5/32 file.
I pulled up Oregon H72 and get this too. odd that your package says 5/32I have a Pferd 2 in 1 sharpener. Molded into the plastic, it indicates that it is for a .325 chain and uses a 3/16 file. Looking at the H72 chain Oregon packaging that came with my .325 chain, it indicates to use a 5/32 file.
I am confused. Why are two different size files shown for a .325 chain?
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That is strange. My chain package appears old. Maybe they decided to change the file size to conform with other brands and end confusion (?) For what ever reason it does seem to show that either file size is fine.
Yes, I think I understand. Example: A 7/32" File will work free hand for either a 3/8" or a .404" pitch chain, but when this file is in the Pferd 2 in 1 jig, it will only work for one pitch or the other, not both, depending on what is indicated on the jig.Something important about the 2in1 sharpeners is that the spacing of the files / geometry of the sharpener is only for one chain pitch.
Even if one file size might be used with different pitch chains, if free hand filing, the 2in1 is pitch specific.
Philbert
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