Depth gauge tool

[MNfarmer]

I'm looking at the Husqvarna progressive depth gauge tool and wondered if it will work on other brands of chain? I run mostly Carlton 3/8 chain but I haven't found a file o plate yet. Will the Husky one work? Thanks!

 

[ammoaddict]

I've never used the Husqvarna one, I use this one on all my chains.

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[homemade]

It will work on all brands. It’s really designed for full comp and they are specific for the pitch.


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[HarleyT]

Whatever happened to that German dude?

 

[Squareground3691]

65985 Carlton FILE-O-PLATE 3/8" STD SEMI-CHISEL 7/32" FILE A1EP A2EP A3EP Chains

 

[user 122190]

Look at the WCS plate. Very nice.

https://westcoastsaw.com/collections/depth-plate

 

[BranchManagr]

I use the Husqvarna chain sharpener on all my .325 , ⅜P and ⅜" chains.
(You need to do a once-off widening touch up with a file & keep it separate/ marked for the .063"/1.6mm width STIHL chains)
The only reason I use a McCulloch on the ¼" Universal (same design using a ⅛" file) is because I struggled to get the Husqvarna one locally.

 

[trains]

Ive found that the husky roller guide works well on the A3 Carlton semi chisel chain, gives less hook, but works well in aussie hard wood, the progressive raker guide that is riveted to the roller guide works well too on the carlton chain.

 

[MNfarmer]

Thanks everyone! I'll check out the WCS guide too.

 

[user 122190]

Thanks everyone! I'll check out the WCS guide too.

The WCS guide is in my field kit. Needs two. One for the bench and the other for the field kit.

 

[BranchManagr]

Progressive Filing System.
This attachment has most of the instructions because it is a "system".
iow.The chain cutters must be sharp in conjunction with having the depth gauge rakers reduced to the appropriate height.

I prefer to start with a kickback UNfriendly chain, and a kickback FRIENDLY GBar nose as part of my system.

 

[cutter0103]

Are you all referring to the progressive husky depth gauge without the rollers or with the rollers? I just bought a husky progressive gauge without the rollers And want to know if it will work with Regular 3/8 stihl chain

 

[user 122190]

Are you all referring to the progressive husky depth gauge without the rollers or with the rollers? I just bought a husky progressive gauge without the rollers And want to know if it will work with Regular 3/8 stihl chain

Yup without, that's what I use. On my stihl, husky and oregon chains.

 

[sean donato]

They will all work with pretty much any brand of chain so long you have the right pitch gauge. I have husqy and wcs gauges and use them on husqy, stihl and Oregon chain.

 

[Philbert]

Are you all referring to the progressive husky depth gauge without the rollers or with the rollers? I just bought a husky progressive gauge without the rollers And want to know if it will work with Regular 3/8 stihl chain

Could apply to either type of the Husqvarna progressive depth gauge tools, or others on the market as well.

Some will not physically fit over some chains. Some might be modified to fit other chains.

As with any other fixed gauge tool, you should get a consistent result. That may or may not be what the manufacturer recommends, or what is optimal for you.

Only way to know is to try it with your chains, your saws, in your wood, etc. See how it compares to the other things you have tried.

The big point of these ‘progressive’ guides, compared to the ‘fixed offset’ guides (e.g. 0.025”), is supposed to be the cutting performance over the life of the cutter, so you really need to try them for a while, not just a single sharpening.

Philbert

 

[cutter0103]

Got it i will see how it goes thanks Philbert

 

[cutter0103]

Thank you Sean and Montana as well. All this is a huge help. Can't wait for the guages to get here

 

[heimannm]

I have an assortment of McCulloch branded Carlton style File-O-Plates to fit various chain sizes and types if anyone is interested.







Mark

 

[Philbert]

I have an assortment of McCulloch branded Carlton style File-O-Plates to fit various chain sizes and types if anyone is interested.
Mark

My understanding was that those were even more chain specific than the Husqvarna or (newer) STIHL versions.

Have you tried them with different chains? Maybe Oregon chains that were identical to the ones made for McCulloch?

Philbert

 

[heimannm]

They tend to be quite chain specific. The ones with wire bail for example only work on certain types of "low vibration" chain with extra bumper links.

Mark