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Square filing chains

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  1. Moparmyway

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    WOW !!!!!!!!!!!
    Someone has been busy !
    That is awesome !!!!!
     
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  2. mdavlee

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    Yep. Looks like a lot of time spent on that one.
     
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    And I love that bar..
     
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    Actually I've got it down to about 4 hours. I bought a bunch of old 72LP chain from Guido Salvage at the GTG and went at it. Made all new chains since then for my saws and a few friends.
    Me too.......... Carbine got a OK chain or two for it in return. Look out Ohio guys, Jeff and Ted are packing heat. :eek:

    I will say, I've been able to file but I didn't know how to get to the next level. ECsaws helped me with pointers that helped get there. Where's the middle finger smilie? LOL
     
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  5. mdavlee

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    That's not too bad. I can do a 60 dl in about that time.

    Eric knows how to make some fast chains.
     
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    How did I do?

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    I don't square file, but in the second pic, near the cutting corner, it looks a little dull. If there's any "shine" to the cutting edge, I keep going until it's gone. Very cool that you're trying it though! I'd like to give it a shot myself.
     
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    Looking pretty good, except the top needs to be in the corner ............ perfectly in the corner

    The lower inside corner can be moved to a different location, but the top corner should allways be perfect
     
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    Mopar is correct.
    What you have is "side beak"
    Chain will cut that way, but not optimally, and not last long.
    Always shoot for the center point of the working corner.
    Few can get it perfect every time, but it's always the goal.
    Good lighting helps to see the true corner of your file. Shadows can lie to us sometimes.
     
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    Round 2....

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    That one will cut nice..


    Who says us hillbillies are slow learners...

    ;)
     
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    There be some not so purdy ones on that loop two.
     
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    Now youre cooking with heat !!!
    Nice improvement !!!!
     
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    It happens. I made a lot of pretty ones. Then... A lot of "beaks" after I thought I was getting good. Top and side beak.

    I just got some new square files from JRSDWS and some better lighting. But round is where I feel more comfortable

    I have a 3 chain test with the 460 and 2171. A new RS chain vs my round file (spent a decent amount of time on) and my square (more time).

    I may post a link here afterwards. But I will post a thread just for everyone to see the 2171 vs the 460 with the same chain (all 3).
     
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    I really need to upgrade the lights in my shop. But first I need to get the power back on to it. :headbang:
     
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    Maybe I need to learn about sharpening. I baught this tool and so far love it. Am I going about this in an immature* way?[​IMG]
    Any advise would help this young guy out.
     
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    Pictures aren't loading for me at work.
     
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  18. paul morris

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    It was the stihl 2in1 filing guide
     
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    The 2 in 1 is a good tool from what I've read. If you have questions just ask away. Here's a good round filing thread .
     
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    Maybe......maybe not. :headbang:
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