What size file is needed to sharpen chain? Thanks
2078347
My hardware store sharpens the chain for $4. per chain, so I have them do it. I'm sure the box tells you this, perhaps you can zoom onto the box prior to buying the chain.
236604
I just found my manual. It says to use a 5/32 round file and a medium flat file.
2134019
There are 62 drive links. The pitch is 3/8. The gauge is .050. Sharpening is 30 degrees. The depth gauges (rakers) are 25/1000. File diameter for sharpening is 5/32. The chain is full complement consisting of 31 cutters... left cutter, tie strap, right cutter, tie strap etc...
1460677
Standard angle is 30 degrees, you can see in the photo closeup that the 30-degree angle is marked on the guide. There's a table that shows chain pitch mapped to stone size in the instructions that come with the kit, but the stone size corresponds to the round file diameter required for your chain pitch--check your Stihl chain saw manual or the box the chain came in to find out what pitch your chain is and what size file is required.
776452
This uses a Carbide Cutter - not a stone. Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener can be used on virtually all chainsaws. Most chains come in 3 standard sizes. Typically, chain size is relative to saw size. Larger more powerful saws use large chain while smaller saws use small chain. If you don't know what chain your saw has look on the bar for the indicated chain size (pitch). Go to http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/ for info. Thanks
149020
It's about an 1/8 inch thick, works pretty good, nice & compact, you'll need to sharpen the blade, I used a standard flat file
1058345
The tool is 3/16" in diameter. It will fit in to the saw tooth. works good and fast. to save time do not remove chain, but be careful and use gloves.
630263
I would use the same as the recommended File Size: 4.8mm (3/16")I would use the same as the recommended File Size: 4.8mm (3/16")
2121068
These files are very small and it would take you a very long time to sharpen an axe unless the axe was a miniature.These files work with jewelry and very small wood projects.
1519530
It should work just fine. You need to order the correct size cutter for your blade. I've tried many different techniques for sharpening saws and this is one of the best off the shelf products for sharpening that I've seen. Done properly the teeth on both sides of the chain will be as uniform as you can get without being professionally sharpened.
1476104
The answer is "Yes". But, it arrives dull: I sharpened ours immediately, mostly using a file. HTH, Robert
2262285
Hmm, a bigger stem, sayeth Lydia. This is a job for your chainsaw file. (You can sharpen up your box grater while your at it.) If you don't have a chain saw file, please get one. They're invaluable, even for those not blessed with a chainsaw.
1035650
No. You can use the size of wheel they have provided to sharpen different chain size. It's the adjustment of the angle of chain teeth that matters.
1487713
Works great with that or the Stihl diameter. Also hold he triangular file for adjusting the rakers. As close to a professional sharpening as you can get.
1653577
Use a file, if the file gets loaded up wipe it off on a steel bristled wire brush, it'll clear the paint out and you can keep at it. I only use a file to sharpen mine and I have no problem getting it to go through inch thick or slightly larger branches with a single swing. A machete doesn't need a razor edge, it needs a serviceable one that can be resharpened quickly in the field. Most professionals who use machetes regularly keep a file with them just for sharpening it every now and again.
2094639
Took mine to the Garden Center, charged me $5.00 to sharpen and did a good job, thought that was even cheaper than buying the file, but it was (something) /32 can't remember. Their machine sharpened it in about 3 minutes very sharp.
814656
I recently bought one and yes 3 discs which will sharpen any chain.The largest disc is for harvester chain which is what Im using it for.