Square ground chain

[sawfun]

So you don't know that it will/won't work but you are guessing it won't work? I'm confused why you would make the statement then if you are unsure.

Baileys add said that it only worked with full comp chain. Having used a Timberline I think it must have a similar system, though the Timberline works on skip chain.

 

[Marshy]

Baileys add said that it only worked with full comp chain. Having used a Timberline I think it must have a similar system, though the Timberline works on skip chain.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Jim hollon]

First of all thanks for every ones help, the file the stihl dealer sold me is triangle shaped but the corners are flat it would work fine if the flats on the corners were wider . The side plate is wider than the flat . From what I see from the post the double bevel file best fits the task. Stihl chains have angles not obtainable without grinding into the tie strap I assume they grind them before the chain is assembled.

 

[Marshy]

First of all thanks for every ones help, the file the stihl dealer sold me is triangle shaped but the corners are flat it would work fine if the flats on the corners were wider . The side plate is wider than the flat . From what I see from the post the double bevel file best fits the task. Stihl chains have angles not obtainable without grinding into the tie strap I assume they grind them before the chain is assembled.

The double bit file edge that cuts the side plate are not must wider than the triangle file you picked up. I believe the single bit files side plate edge is twice the width as the double or triangle files side plate edge. I have not confirmed this but it appears this way when comparing pictures of the files. I do have a double bit too compare to the triangle and do know for a fact they have similar size side plate edges. I can take pictures of the two later to sir you of need.

Also, consider that the gullet will need to be cleaned with a round file regardless which for you use.

 

[Jim hollon]

What does a single bit file look like?

 

[Marshy]

 

[Jim hollon]

Where do I buy one ,are there different sizes?

 

[old guy]

It doesn't matter, you only cut with .030 from the corner down, the rest you clean the gullet.

 

[concretegrazer]

First of all thanks for every ones help, the file the stihl dealer sold me is triangle shaped but the corners are flat it would work fine if the flats on the corners were wider . The side plate is wider than the flat . From what I see from the post the double bevel file best fits the task. Stihl chains have angles not obtainable without grinding into the tie strap I assume they grind them before the chain is assembled.

The 3 corner is probably the hardest to learn with. It's tricky to see the sideplate cutting edge to get the proper angle. And you'll have more work keeping the gullet clean.

The single bevel can flex. So if you use one watch out for that. They also cost just as much as the double for half of the working life.

 

[Jim hollon]

It doesn't matter, you only cut with .030 from the corner down, the rest you clean the gullet.

Why only .030 down from the corner not the full with of the side plate

 

[Jim hollon]

It doesn't matter, you only cut with .030 from the corner down, the rest you clean the gullet.

That's what had me confused the factory grind is the full with of the straight part of the sideplate

 

[concretegrazer]

Why only .030 down from the corner not the full with of the side plate

The depth gauge only let's it take so much of a bite.