Any stihl dealers or friends?

I'd really like to buy 2 fg4 file guides. 1 for .325 and 1 for 3/8. Not sure if they come with files?
My local dealer is pretty much worthless unless it's an extreme emergency.

Any help greatly appreciated! Can't find them anywhere on the interweb so they must be pretty new or heavily guarded.

 

Dang pricey buggers retail. https://alssawshopredding.stihldeal...saws/accessories/filing-tools/fg4rollerguide/

You can go online pick your stihl dealer and pick what you want from their shop and reserve them. I would think if not in stock they would have to order them for you then.

 

If I'm on the wrong path here let me know. You guys know what works best and I would appreciate any tips on guides. Just heard that the fg4 was the shizznit

 

Stihl won't sell online or ship so someone is gonna have to buy and reship for you.

 

PFERD, Oregon, and Granberg make some nice sharpening tools as well. If I'm not mistaken, the PFERD ChainSharp CSX is the same tool as one that is offered in Stihl colors. Stihl markets some great stuff, but keep in mind they're also marketing their name. You may find a similar product for less under another name. I'm a Stihl man, for what it's worth. No bias here.

 

OP, if you're just looking for someone to order the guides and ship them to you I would be happy to help. They retail for $29.99 (does not include files) and shipping should be pretty cheap. My local dealer usually gets stuff in pretty quickly after I order.

 

Thanks guys, got it covered for now. Just trying to get a better edge on my chains, going to give the pferd csx a shot and see how I like it.

 

Just to clarify again because some just dont understand it it seems LOL.

I can go online with my local stihl dealer ( so you can do the same ONLINE with your dealer). I click what I want if it is on their online website, reserve it and then pick up at the dealer.

 

Yeah I get how that works, thanks for the heads up.
The real question for a veteran chain filer like yourself is this: what's the best tool for a hack like myself to get a nice edge on my work chains without a lot of fuss?
I can hand file decent but nothing like a new
chain and doesn't last half as long.

 

For portability I like the Husqvarna roller guides. They work on Stihl chains, but in some cases I've found they do a better job if a different-from-recommended file size is used.

I recently picked up an FG2, which I'm still getting familiar with. It does a great job when set up properly, but is comparatively fussy.

 

Wasnt pointed toward you. Just so you know.

 

Me I just use the regular old stihl guides $8. The problems I see from firewood guys coming in the shop is holding angles right and height of file.

 

And raker height is a big one.

 

That's why I was thinking the fg4s would work good for a dum dum like myself, at least until I get good enough to not need them. I really like the looks of that pferd csx, looks like it would almost be idiot proof...almost
Any opinion on that one? I believe it's exactly the same as the stihl model, just not paying for the name.

And thanks for any input guys,I know this topic has been beaten to death, just wanting to get the most out of my saws/chains/time.

 

I too, plan on moving up from free hand filing to a CSX. I'm looking forward to using it. You're right, it does seem idiotproof, but then I haven't used it yet. I just have to see if I can find it local. If I can't, the shipping and waiting may outweigh the cost of just going to my Stihl dealer. Last time I was in, they had them in stock. Actually, there's at least 4 dealers within a 15 minute drive.

EDIT. I just called my Stihl dealer and the Stihl 2 in 1, same as PFERD CSX, is $40. Same as some mail order prices I've seen on the CSX. IMO, buying little things like this help develop a relationship with your dealer. Now the exception, of course, is an unappreciative dealer. I have those around here. Fortunatly, I have several Stihl dealers to choose from and 1 I really like.

 

The Stihl 2n1/Pfred csx file systems are real handy & easy to use. I love mine. They are chain size specific: 3/8" lp/picco, 3/8", and .404. That said, I use a 3/8" one on everything & am happy. I do have to go back & clean out the gullets on the .404 chain every 3-4 sharpenings.

 

Good to hear.
Thanks for the info.

 

Have you explored the 23820 file guide by Oregon? Just my reading on it seems that it is a solid guide that corrects most newbie mistakes.