What size files do I need for my chain?

It could work that way. All in the angle you set and which way you move the chain.
But I have mine set so the chain moves clock wise.

Al

 

Guess you have never seen one. You set the chains angle so you don't sharpen both sides with the same setting.

Al

 

That’s the only way to set it. The gage that sets the “depth” or amount you take off the cutter is flipped 180 degrees out in the picture... the chain should be running the other way with the cutters facing right and the depth gage should be against the back side of the cutter...

As depicted, the depth gage would be against the front face of the cutter..

Can’t tell if your second comment is serious or sarcastic...

 

This did not show for me.

 

I looked at the Timberline and that is not in my budget at the moment; however it did look like a high quality tool. Plus, it appeared you could use it in the field as well which is certainly a nice feature. Someone mentioned Harbour Freight and there is one located in Danville, Va. Plus I have a 20% off coupon that can be applied to the sharpener. Also looked on fleabay. Of course I could just hand file but if there is a decent sharpener that could make the job faster working in the shed then I am for that. All the chains; about five I think, are in need of a good sharpening.

 

Yes, but compression brings in its own headaches as well.

 

I only use the middle-out compression by Pied Piper.

 

Here ya go on sale now , I like em a lot
Pferd Cs-X Chain Sharp Filing Guide - 3/16" | Pferd Filing Guides | Chain Filing Guides | www.baileysonline.com

 

Same price as our local Stihl dealer sells the "Stihl" 2 in 1 file for...and that's their everyday price!

 

Surprise , good dealer

 

+1 on the $24 HF grinder. I used to use dremel with diamond stone but grinder is much faster and doesn't heat up as much.

 

While some swear by the Miss Muppet algorithm for compression the Tweedledum compression offers much higher compression if you are looking for a lossless compression. The Tweedledee compression algorithm looked promising but it failed to scale.

 

If you want quick/easy/reliable/portable this is about as good as it gets.

 

For the sake of not starting another thread I'm goin to ask the same question, I like the 2 in 1 still/pferd, but I want to have the correct size, I have still rapid super full chisel chain, on the raker is stamped, 3/8, 5 on the links that ride in the bar/on the sprockets, and Stihl c on the tooth/raker link.
I've tried sharpening by hand before but never had any luck, but I keep hearing about these 2 in 1s being idiot proof. Usually just used a buddies Oregon sharpener but an sick of running there all the time. Any help is much appreciated!

 

shaggy wood dump hoarder
I have only seen 3 of the Stihl 2 in 1 units. One is a standard 3/8th, one is a 3/8 picco, and the other is a .325. If you know what chain you are using, just buy the one that meets the specs of your chain. I don't know if they would work on skip chain.

 

So I should go with the 3/8 standard right? Just a round file?

 

They each come with the correct round file for the chain along with a flat file for the rakers. What chain are you using?

 

I have the 3/8 regular for my 029 that I typically run semi-chisel chain and I use the 3/8p for my 192t. Each of those use a different size round file.