Conflicting file sizes.

[bkvanbek]

so I got a couple 20LPX078G chains, bought a dozen 3/16" files. They looked a little big, so I check Oregon's website and it confirmed a 3/16" file.

But when I Google "20LPX078G" two retailers say a 5/32" file.

What is the right file size?

 

[Edge & Engine]

3/16"

 

[willsaw4beer]

There's only 1/32 of difference between 3/16 and 5/32, quite negligible really.

 

[sloch24]

File sizes

Here's what I go by. I'm sure that there are some specialty chains that require different, but this list covers every chain I've ever seen.

7/32 - .404 pitch chain & 3/8 pitch chain (When new)
13/64 - 3/8 pitch chain (When 3/4 of tooth is already gone)
3/26 - .325 pitch chain
5/32 - 3/8 low profile chain

Although I see excess650 already answered this question on 11-13.....


http://www.arboristsite.com/showpost.php?p=1226980&postcount=12

Hope this helps!

 

[sloch24]

Heck...

And here!

http://www.arboristsite.com/showpost.php?p=1306657&postcount=15

Are you having trust issues?????

 

[bkvanbek]

Thanks for the help, my OCD and DPD prevents me from doing anything without being absolutly sure.