Saw a video of this and looks pretty decent for a field file. Dad does most all his hand filed and was thinking about getting him one. I just take spare loops and sharpen at night. My question may be a dumb one but will these work on any 3/8 chain? They make no mention of it here: Husqvarna Chainsaw Roller File Gauge Guide 3/8" LoPro Chain Saw | eBay but I've seen some say it does. Anyone with experience with these roller file guides to give me the scoop. Appreciate any input. He runs Oregon and Stihl chain.
Each chain type will take a different guide. The one you listed fits low profile 3/8 chain. I have one for .325 chain and love it. Edit: I use mine on only stihl chain with no problems.
Understood that part of it but couldn't understand why some were saying you could only do Husky chain with it. Never worked with Husky chain but I've ground/filed most everything else with great results. I still use my grandfathers sharpener he got as being a Homelite dealer in the 1950's Dead simple to use and does a great job for me. Lots of chains done on this one over those years. We have done a few rakers over the years too. I'm really liking the contour grinding fixture I made for the rakers as well. Makes for a smoother cut and really makes a difference if you are plunge cutting. Before After Results
Beats me why they wouldn't work with another brand. Maybe their trying to use the wrong one for the chain.
With the Picco style chain you can see how the raker won't grab the wood when you're doing a plunge cut with the tip of the bar. Since the centerline of the rivet is the same with the grind. the contour stays the same when the 2 links are. You can see what I'm talking about here. Measurements for a Stihl RS raker Measurements for a Stihl Picco chain raker. Never really thought about how it would effect the grab or smoothness of a chain until really thinking about it. Trivial I know but it does come into play why some feel a used chain is not the same as new.
