File Holders and Handles

[peatff]

 

 thing is, of all the cutting tools I've used over my working life, chainteeth have the only edge I can think of that CAN be file sharpened....Mr Hewn's advice is bang on....good luck.

 

I sharpen hand saw and hatchet with a file. Different quality files will last different depending on how hard the material is that they are working on. I've not known a file to outlast a handle as I use the same handle for multiple files. 

 

[Macpherson]

15 hours ago, peatff said:

I sharpen hand saw and hatchet with a file

Me too, I was more thinking drills, chisels, planes and machine tools etc, cheers.

[aesmith]

Anyway I have another related question.  The existing chain on the saw sorely needs sharpening, but it is currently filed at nearer to 45 degrees.   Not sure if I should match that or change to 30 degrees as I go (maybe over a couple of sharpenings).  It's a Stihl chain, marked 2 and C on the cutter, 6 on the drive link and 4 on the tie.  I can't find what the "C" means. (Edit - just found it means "Comfort").  

Edited January 24, 2019 by aesmith

[htb]

Just go for the 30 degrees now. Otherwise it will still be crap. Sorry to be brutal

 

Just make sure all the cutters are the same length

Edited January 24, 2019 by htb
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[Stubby]

17 minutes ago, htb said:

Just go for the 30 degrees now. Otherwise it will still be crap. Sorry to be brutal

 

Just make sure all the cutters are the same length

This .

[Haironyourchest]

Handles are for sissies.

[Macpherson]

Saw this a few times as an apprentice ? 

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=file+tang+injuries&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB751GB752&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWisTqsYfgAhXGShUIHdRUA8wQ_AUIDigB&biw=1640&bih=756#imgrc=URQggoXg8xkGbM:

[aesmith]

11 hours ago, Macpherson said:

Saw this a few times as an apprentice ? 

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=file+tang+injuries&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB751GB752&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWisTqsYfgAhXGShUIHdRUA8wQ_AUIDigB&biw=1640&bih=756#imgrc=URQggoXg8xkGbM:

What happened to me was the handle came off while I was working two handed, so instead of the file dropping to the floor I jabbed my wrist onto the tang.

[Mark J]

I use a handle and guide for smaller files as I find I snap them too readily without. The rest of the time I just grab a file out the box and crack on.

[surveyor]

On 21/01/2019 at 15:08, openspaceman said:

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.

The Husquvarna file holder allows the round file to be rotated as you file.  Also the raker file can be removed or turned over easily if so desired, as the holder slides open so that the round file can be swapped sides for either side of the chain teeth.