Hello,
I'm bringing up quite an old thread.
I am looking for one Carlton File-O Plate to fit my Stihl MS171's chain.
On paper it should be a 3/8" PMM3 x 0.50" (Picco Micro Mini 3) , I think this refers to a different (lower ?) pitch
of the cutters, otherwise described as 'low-profile'.
Only other info I have on the chain is the 3/8" value in mm. = 9,32 and its thickness of 1,3 mm. or .050"
Unfortunately these fab-plates are not for sale in Italy, nor do they seem to be common anywhere else in Europe.
I checked with Baileys, who sells them for cheap but their minimum order to consider overseas shipping is $ 90 and at the moment I don't need to buy anything else from them.
Amazon has them for sale, but the item costs more then ten times as much as on Baileys, plus shipment: a real
rip-off.
To me the Carlton File-O Plate has the appeal of simplicity: a guide is all I need, otherwise I'll keep filing the
chains freehand. Besides, I think is one of the few tools that allows to check the depth gauges in relation with the
cutters wear, which is paramount. For the same use Stihl offers their 2 in 1 Easy Sharpener, which I find a bit on the overpriced side, as many of the brand's accessories.
So, I am looking for a kind soul that can help me from overseas, buying a couple of the right sized plates,
chucking them in a padded envelope and putting it in the mail. I offer to transfer my payment in advance, preferably
through PayPal, so there's no risk of loosing money for whoever agrees to help me.
I know it's a big favour I'm asking, but a few minutes of your time would really help me solve my problem.
No hurry, either, as falling season is ending in a few days here, but I wish to be prepared for next autumn.
If anybody can be so goodhearted to help me, please get in touch at <vernocchi (at) g m a i l (dot) com> to
exchange addresses, or post a private conversation in this forum.
Thank you very much in advance.
