ms650

[David oakman]

I have a ms 650 according to the stihl catalogue i need a 13/64 or5.2 round file but every time i send a chap to the shop to get one he comes back with 7/32 or 5.5 which they say is the right file for my saw. So what size file do you guys use or is there some brainy person who can help me.

7/32 is not right it files the hook away:001_smile:

[Steve Bullman]

thats what i use and dont have a problem. are you free handing or using a guide

[Mark Bolam]

An unworn 7/32 is too big, you can get away with it on an older file.

 

13/64 seem overlooked by a lot of dealers, but it is the correct file for 3/8 pitch chain.

[David oakman]

I am a guide person Steve. So you use 7/32 freehand:001_smile:

[Steve Bullman]

I am a guide person Steve. So you use 7/32 freehand:001_smile:

 

yes..

[RobRainford]

7/32 is 5.5mm which is for the .404 chain? which is wrong if you are running the 13/64 which is 5.2mm, the correct file size, as mark says for the 3/8 chain.

[Johny Walker]

been using a 7/32 file on 3/8 chain for 30+ yrs never had any issues with ,

 

down to the man sharpning the chain

[Peter]

I use a 4.8 (3/16) file on my 3/8ths chain, so I only need 2 file sizes. Its all about what you do with it rather than how big it is.....

[liamjordan]

i've always used 5.5mm on 3/8's chains, but i run .404 chains aswell so this way i only need one file size

[Steve Bullman]

Its all about what you do with it rather than how big it is.....

 

dont fall for that old chestnut peter