File Holders and Handles

[Macpherson]

Wouldn't exactly break the bank to buy one........though I do like the rustic version and up here usually use Rowan.

Don't think the collet type would work with the tang on a normal file

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Needle-Files-And-Quality-Wooden-File-Handles-For-Engineers/232598980934?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55148%26meid%3D428ec9907c5246e78c31351943eecce4%26pid%3D100505%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D232598980934&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

[Khriss]

Our blokes use stubs of wood fr file handles n it's 'Near Miss' report, no messin' k

[aesmith]

24 minutes ago, Macpherson said:

Wouldn't exactly break the bank to buy one........though I do like the rustic version and up here usually use Rowan.

Don't think the collet type would work with the tang on a normal file

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Needle-Files-And-Quality-Wooden-File-Handles-For-Engineers/232598980934?_trkparms=aid%3D555017%26algo%3DPL.CASSINI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D55148%26meid%3D428ec9907c5246e78c31351943eecce4%26pid%3D100505%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D232598980934&_trksid=p2045573.c100505.m3226

Those look like handles for normal metalworking files, intended to stay permanently attached.

[5 shires]

4 hours ago, aesmith said:

Hi,

I have a cheapo kit for 3/8" low profile chain, but now I need to be able to sharpen 0.325 as well.  What sort of file holder do you guys recommend, and is there any merit in some of the fancy file handles with a sort of collet to tighten up on the file?   I would like something that makes it easy to change the file.

 

Thanks, Tony S

Don’t have that problem anymore,been using the stihl 2 in 1 file for a couple of years and it’s the best chainsaw file ever,only issue is you need a few of them for each size file but there are ways around it.its a fab piece of kit and gets the chain sharpened in no time,it’s fool proof that’s why I use it?

[openspaceman]

10 minutes ago, 5 shires said:

Don’t have that problem anymore,been using the stihl 2 in 1 file for a couple of years and it’s the best chainsaw file ever,only issue is you need a few of them for each size file but there are ways around it.its a fab piece of kit and gets the chain sharpened in no time,it’s fool proof that’s why I use it?

If I were a bit younger and working full time I'd like to try one of these for lo profile chain but £34...

[5 shires]

Just now, openspaceman said:

If I were a bit younger and working full time I'd like to try one of these for lo profile chain but £34...

Am not young and you can get them a lot cheaper then £34 get mine for less then £30 and another company who makes them in blue are around £24..they are really good and do a brill job of sharpening the teeth and and guides at the same time,if you try you will buy,,,guarantee it?

[Woodworks]

26 minutes ago, 5 shires said:

Don’t have that problem anymore,been using the stihl 2 in 1 file for a couple of years and it’s the best chainsaw file ever,only issue is you need a few of them for each size file but there are ways around it.its a fab piece of kit and gets the chain sharpened in no time,it’s fool proof that’s why I use it?

I was initially really impressed but as the recent chain sharpening thread pointed out you need to take the rakers down a disproportionate amount when the teeth get short to keep it cutting well and the 2 in 1 does not do that for you. It is a nice guide for the teeth though with it being supported off two teeth so very precise for the hook angle. 

[aesmith]

Isn't that supposed to be the whole point, that it takes down the depth gauges at the same time?   However since we're discussing it, does this gadget take standard files, or do they have to be special one?   I was also going to ask if it can be used for different sizes but I see that's already been mentioned.  I'm not sure I'd want to splash out on two and at the moment I need to cover both 3/8" low pro and .325.

[5 shires]

9 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

I was initially really impressed but as the recent chain sharpening thread pointed out you need to take the rakers down a disproportionate amount when the teeth get short to keep it cutting well and the 2 in 1 does not do that for you. It is a nice guide for the teeth though with it being supported off two teeth so very precise for the hook angle. 

Yes I agree but you can take the guide file out so your not fileing the guides down every time you sharpen the chain it’s self.

[openspaceman]

8 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

I was initially really impressed but as the recent chain sharpening thread pointed out you need to take the rakers down a disproportionate amount when the teeth get short to keep it cutting well and the 2 in 1 does not do that for you. It is a nice guide for the teeth though with it being supported off two teeth so very precise for the hook angle. 

Still could be worth  using after a few free hand sharpens.

 

The main reason I use a file (and handle of some sort) alone  is I can carry it with me and I rotate the file after each stroke to even out the wear.