Stihl EZ file

[Nick B]

Sorry Rob not clear enough. I meant the Hand held file guides/ holder that stihl do. (Cheep)

I will do freehand but like to use a guide sometimes to make sure the angles are spot on

Just wondered about Husky ones or any others on the market that are better.

 

I don't want grinder or electric to harsh on chains

[Rob D]

Oh I see... They are all really pretty much the same... I'd stick to the Stihl ones if they work fine for you. The Oregon ones and vallorbe file guides are pretty much identical.... or lookswise to me anyways!

[Nick B]

Thanks Rob might give that EZ File a try looks good.

[Jamespepperpot]

I've got one of those. I find that every so often I have to re do the depth gauge with a normal hand file because it doesnt always take enough off. Other than that it is easier to keep it at the 30 degree angle because of the shape of the handle.

[Steve Bullman]

I dunno really. All files stihl, oregon and vallorbe are all the same and are all made by vallorbe. They just have a different name on them that's the only difference (or so my sources tell me).

 

I've also been told that but not sure i trust the source to be honest.

 

Stihl files are nothing like Oregon either.

[Rob D]

I've also been told that but not sure i trust the source to be honest.

 

Stihl files are nothing like Oregon either.

 

 

No not sure I do either but thought I'd put it up and perhaps one of the industry types on here would set me right!

 

Close ups of the different round files as below.

 

I've e-mailed vallorbe as you never know....

 

So which ones do you prefer and why?

 

 

 

 

[WorcsWuss]

This EZ file thing appeals to me.... can I give you my NPTC certificate number off my card to get unlocked... can't find the paper certificate and NPTC want 30 something quid for copies!

 

I hate filing my rakers, they make that noise that goes up my spine.... !

I tried one of those electric abrasive wheel sharpeners once, as said, didn't seem to get it as nice as a hand file and it definitely didn't last. I also have an Oregon file guide but I never use it, I have always just used a file in a brace which seems to suit me fine.

Would definitely like to try an EZ file though...

[Rob D]

Yes that's fine register on the site alaskan mill I home of the portable chainsaw mill and then send me an e-mail with nptc number.

[WorcsWuss]

Yes that's fine register on the site alaskan mill I home of the portable chainsaw mill and then send me an e-mail with nptc number.

 

Cheers Rob, will do.

Thanks, Simon

[Rob D]

Sorry Simon I meant register on Chainsawbars ? bars, chains and chainsaw accessories

 

So used to typing the alaskan site in I'll send you a PM as well.