DIYbanter - View Single Post - What's a better chainsaw file than the Oregon #23727 3/16" (4.8mm) round file?

Steve Barker[_6_]

On 11/22/2011 6:55 PM, wrote:
On Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:01:49 -0800, "Fred W. James"
wrote:

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:25:10 -0500, wrote:
What is the 'size' of the Dremel tool bit?
They have stones for the common cain saw teeth

I guess that means they're the same size as the file.

While I have nothing against a Dremel tool, it's hard to see using a bit
rotating at high rpm when only three or four swipes with a file do the same
work.

Still ... if the Dremel bit lasts far longer than a file, then it might be
worth switching methods - but otherwise - my first obvious thought is that
a Dremel tool seems thousands of RPM too much overkill for something that
takes a mere handful of swipes with a file to accomplish.

I find the Dremel seems easier to control and mine is variable speed.
I always seemed to wobble around a bit with the file and I had a hard
time getting them all the same. I had a doodad that clamped on the bar
but it was a big bulky thing.

I haven't worn out a stone yet. I did see my neighbor overheat one
tho. That was user error

I just drop them off, 4 at a time (usually once a year) to the
professional who sharpens them professionally, properly, with a proper
jigged chain sharpening apparatus made by stihl. He also touches the
rakes each time to keep the cutting depth proper. You all can't do any
of that with a ****ing file. I pity your chains. They must look hideous.

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Steve Barker
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