Best value in chainsaw files

[TimberWolf530]

I've used lots of different brands over the years. Now I just buy Pferd. I've found they remove more material with less pressure than other brands, and they last longer. They're not that much more expensive than the cheaper ones either.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Coarse or fine. More then just a file brand choice.

I prefer the saveedge coarse. Dont care for the fine pfred myself.

There is a guy selling the maddog coarse and timersalvage fine ones in my group. Hope to try maddog in coarse someday.

Word of warning. Dont fall for those black widow coarse pos files being talked up. They are half the file saveedge is. IMO folks that think those things are good havent used a good file.

Pic he posted in a thread long ago there.

 

[Philbert]

I believe that TimberSavage products are distributed by Ahlborn Equipment - the Forester people.

Philbert

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

coarse top and fine bottom

 

[JW51]

Coarse or fine. More then just a file brand choice.

I prefer the saveedge coarse. Dont care for the fine pfred myself.

There is a guy selling the maddog coarse and timersalvage fine ones in my group. Hope to try maddog in coarse someday.

Word of warning. Dont fall for those black widow coarse pos files being talked up. They are half the file saveedge is. IMO folks that think those things are good havent used a good file.

Pic he posted in a thread long ago there.

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Good point about the coarse/fine thing....and something I haven’t considered.

One thing about chainsaw files is the nomenclature seems way less standardized than other types of files. With other types of files, you can at least get TPI, maybe even Rockwell hardness. And if you have that info and buy from a decent Brand/country of origin...you have a pretty good idea what you’re getting. (How’s that for over-complicating a subject as simple as chainsaw files!)

I think I have what I need. Basically looking for some Vallorbe or Save Edge or Pferd files at a decent price. The decent price is the piece that still has me looking. I’m cheap.

FWIW - I’ve had excellent experience with Bahco in bastard/mill files. Their chainsaw files seem to not be very available in the states.

 

[Philbert]

FWIW - I’ve had excellent experience with Bahco in bastard/mill files. Their chainsaw files seem to not be very available in the states.

I like Bahco files.

I used one for renewing plastic wedges that worked really well.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/wedge-renewal.299485/page-2
Philbert

 

[sundance]

Good point about the coarse/fine thing....and something I haven’t considered.

One thing about chainsaw files is the nomenclature seems way less standardized than other types of files. With other types of files, you can at least get TPI, maybe even Rockwell hardness. And if you have that info and buy from a decent Brand/country of origin...you have a pretty good idea what you’re getting. (How’s that for over-complicating a subject as simple as chainsaw files!)

I think I have what I need. Basically looking for some Vallorbe or Save Edge or Pferd files at a decent price. The decent price is the piece that still has me looking. I’m cheap.

FWIW - I’ve had excellent experience with Bahco in bastard/mill files. Their chainsaw files seem to not be very available in the states.

Curious what your idea of a decent price is?

 

[JW51]

Curious what your idea of a decent price is?

Ended up buying a dozen save edge for $22.83 shipped from EBay. I don’t feel like that was a great deal by any means but better than my local option. Stihl files at $6.50 per 3 plus tax would end up being $27-$28 per dozen. The dozen I bought will last me quite some time.

Anything else I can find locally is Chinese mfg. Even the Oregon ones.

 

[sean donato]

Im another save edge fan. A friend told me about the years ago, told him he was nuts, stihl is the best. He gave me one of his half shot files. It was sharper then my second time use stihl file. Last time I bought them I got a few cases of the 2 sizes I use.

 

[Lionsfan]

Ended up buying a dozen save edge for $22.83 shipped from EBay. I don’t feel like that was a great deal by any means but better than my local option. Stihl files at $6.50 per 3 plus tax would end up being $27-$28 per dozen. The dozen I bought will last me quite some time.

Anything else I can find locally is Chinese mfg. Even the Oregon ones.

When you factor in the cost of shipping and the convenience of picking them up in your mailbox, that's pretty cheap honestly.

 

[Derf]

I get a dozen timber savage files for $14 plus tax locally. Comes out about $15. That’s my idea of a good deal for a Swiss file.

 

[Philbert]

Under $2 / file is a reasonable price for good files. Keep your eye out, and you might find them as low as $15 / dozen, on sale, that you can add onto an order for no additional shipping cost.

Philbert

 

[lone wolf]

Under $2 / file is a reasonable price for good files. Keep your eye out, and you might find them as low as $15 / dozen, on sale, that you can add onto an order for no additional shipping cost.

Philbert

Post it here if you find that deal.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I used to order direct. $14.35 dozen. No clue what shipping is now days. https://www.saveedge.com/?product_cat=chainsaw-files

UPDATE just tried it. Flat rate $12. So if you ordering alot that is cheap. Same price shipping, just goofing off for 1 dozen to 30 dozen

 

[Philbert]

Post it here if you find that deal.

Shows up on places like Bailey's, etc. in their sale circulars or web pages. I stocked up a while back, so have not looked lately.

Ironically (?) the best deal I find on Oregon depth gauge files is Menard's retail: typically about $5 with the depth gauge tool. Also, about the same price for the standard file guide / file / handle kit ($12 at many other places). They only sell the round files in the 2-piece blister pack for about $2.50 each; not bad for a run-in-and-grab price, but not as good as buying by the dozen. I have seen chainsaw files as much as $6 each at some hardware stores.

UPDATE just tried it. Flat rate $12. So if you ordering alot that is cheap. Same price shipping, just goofing off for 1 dozen to 30 dozen

Yeah, this stuff changes a lot. Difference between shopping around and ordering from your standard supplier. Plan ahead for consumables!

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

$16 / dozen (with box!) from TreeStuff - their 'Notch' brand
https://www.treestuff.com/notch-professional-chainsaw-files/
$16 / dozen for Bailey's 'Woodland PRO' brand:
https://www.baileysonline.com/woodlandpro-double-cut-round-chainsaw-files-16021.html
$12 / dozen - 'Laser' brand:
https://www.cutterschoice.com/en/47247-7-32-files---double-cut
$17 / dozen - 'Vallorbe':
https://www.cutterschoice.com/en/47408-files---vallorbe-7-32-dz
$17 / dozen - 'Vallorbe' (plus other, unspecified brands $0.92/ea.):
http://www.psep.biz/store/chainsaw_files_handles.htm
Shipping varies, on above orders, but can be 'Free' if added onto an existing order.

$18/dozen Oregon shipped - sample off eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/c/1804108061?iid=271796096695
$20 / dozen - Pferd shipped - sample off eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PFERD-1704...089038&hash=item469dfad3c3:g:~QMAAOSwJUBdi~AZ
Philbert

 

[sundance]

Lots of "deals" out there until you look at shipping. If it's added to an order may have no impact but standalone for a dozen files it can get impressive.

 

[Lionsfan]

Closest place I can buy a box of files is almost a 200 mile round trip. I can buy Nicholson locally for about $4 a pop.

 

[Philbert]

Closest place I can buy a box of files is almost a 200 mile round trip. I can buy Nicholson locally for about $4 a pop.

Sounds like mail order is the way to go for you!

Philbert

 

[Ted Jenkins]

Walmart is the way to go. You can get almost any brand no shipping cost. I buy enough and say that will hold for awhile. Dull files just make me very POed. There is not always a sale going on, but decent prices and quite convenient. Thanks