Papi3
ArboristSite Lurker
hello, I am new here and I have been using a chainsaw for over 30 years. I have never owned a furnace all these years to give you an idea of the wood that I have cut in the western NY area. I know how to sharpen by hand without guides, just by eye. Although I am starting to learn more about depth guage filing. I have been filing the depth gauges by eye for years and now I am now starting to measure. I have good results with the sharpened chain, except for the depth links. I tend to file them too much as I get some pull and it's a bit choppy at times, but they do cut.
Anyway if someone can be so kind to inform me of file size. I use a .063 gauge 74 DL, .035 chain. All makes through the years and I have been using a 3/16 inch file. I have a Stihl 026.
I picked up some Oregon chains years back and I am just starting to use them. They are L74 35SL. They call for a 5/32 file size from the package.
My question is can I use my 3/16 inch files on this chain or do I need to buy 5/32 inch files? I read somewhere that it may be okay to interchange file sizes that will affect the sharpness longevity vs performance.
Using my common sense it seems that the larger the file the more blunt the tooth edge will be and that edge may last longer vs using the smaller file and creating a finer edge that will be sharper but won't last as long.
I figured I ask you people who know much more about than I. I thank you in advance for any information.
I can just buy a 12 pack of 5/32-inch files, but I am curious about this more than anything. thanks again.
Anyway if someone can be so kind to inform me of file size. I use a .063 gauge 74 DL, .035 chain. All makes through the years and I have been using a 3/16 inch file. I have a Stihl 026.
I picked up some Oregon chains years back and I am just starting to use them. They are L74 35SL. They call for a 5/32 file size from the package.
My question is can I use my 3/16 inch files on this chain or do I need to buy 5/32 inch files? I read somewhere that it may be okay to interchange file sizes that will affect the sharpness longevity vs performance.
Using my common sense it seems that the larger the file the more blunt the tooth edge will be and that edge may last longer vs using the smaller file and creating a finer edge that will be sharper but won't last as long.
I figured I ask you people who know much more about than I. I thank you in advance for any information.
I can just buy a 12 pack of 5/32-inch files, but I am curious about this more than anything. thanks again.