Don, keep at it, when you get a square file that matches the powerhead & wood, U will like it!
Since I started using square, I only use round in dirty wood. I also gave my brother and nephew (MechanicMatt) a loop each, and they both kept it on their saws.
For hardwood, I like the Stihl factory angles, and I bring the rakers down a little more on the 046 than on the other saws. In clean wood, square file holds up just as long for me as round, and I can hand sharpen it about as fast (after you get used to it). Go slow at first.
Also, when sharpening square, I like the saw to be on a lower bench. It helps me line up the file in the corners better.
Since I started using square, I only use round in dirty wood. I also gave my brother and nephew (MechanicMatt) a loop each, and they both kept it on their saws.
For hardwood, I like the Stihl factory angles, and I bring the rakers down a little more on the 046 than on the other saws. In clean wood, square file holds up just as long for me as round, and I can hand sharpen it about as fast (after you get used to it). Go slow at first.
Also, when sharpening square, I like the saw to be on a lower bench. It helps me line up the file in the corners better.