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Where to get 13/64" diamond Drexel bits?

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  1. Machria

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    I can't seem to find the 13/64" size Dremel sharpening bits, the diamond ones. Stihl sells the non-diamond ones for there "portable" sharpener which also fit the Drexel, but does anyone make diamond bits this size?
     
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    Dosent 7/32" work for 3/8's also?
     
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  4. Machria

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    I don't know, does it? It's 1 64th larger, wouldn't that be too large?
     
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    I believe you can use one or the other..but watever one you use stick wit it..:thumbs:
     
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    Stihl Recommends 13/64, but 7/32" can be used.

    7/32" is the industry standard for 3/8" chain. Stihl has there own sizing, but lots of users use 7/32" everyday and get good results.
     
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    7/32 works fine with Stihl chain.
     
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    Thank you guys! Shame on Stihl for that one!!
     
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    1/64th is only .015625"
     
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    The smaller file size makes the cutter more aggressive/faster cutting.
     
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    I use 7/32" on my 3/8" chains, but as the tooth gets smaller, I drop down to 5/32". Keeps the aggressiveness.
     
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    That's a big drop. 5/32 is the recommended file size for low-pro/Picco chain. 3/16" is .325, and that wouldn't be crazy for a 3/8" chain near the end of its life.
     
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    Yes, so why wouldn't they just make it the same size as all the rest?? Drives me nuts when "standards" aren't followed....
     
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    That way they sell files and stuff like that at the dealer.
     
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    Yes, and THAT drive me NUTS! ;) Aka, Apple changing the plug on the iphone... KRYKEEEEE!
     
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    Oops yes it is 3/16" not 5/32", my bad....
     
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    If everybody followed the "standards" we'd never improve on anything. ;)
     
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