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General Forestry => Chainsaws => Topic started by: Knute on December 28, 2017, 07:52:32 PM
Wondering if anyone has tried the Husqvarna file that files the tooth and raker at the same time and what you think of it.
did not know husqy made one,stihl and others make them they are pricey from what i,ve seen could be ok but i,m old school round and flat for me 8)
There are several you tube videos on using the Stihl version, probably the same thing-different color.
Looks like my original post was translated. Maybe so more could understand it.
I just googled it, looks like Husky has one now too.
If I'm not mistaken, the Husqvarna Sharp Force (https://www.husqvarna.com/us/accessories/chainsaw-sharpeners-filing-equipment/sharp-force-file-guide/653000037/) tool is just a re-badged Pferd Chain Sharp (http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201b/201b01/201b0106P.html). They do work fairly well, but they require removing the files and reassembling to switch from the left-hand cutters to the right-hand ones when sharpening.
Pferd also makes a newer version called the CS-X Chain Sharp (http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201b/201b01/201b010503P.html). For this one, you just flip it over when switching from left to right. Stihl sells a version of this: Stihl 2 in 1 Filing Guide (https://www.stihlusa.com/products/accessories/chain-saws/2in1file/). I've got a couple friends who use the Stihl version of this. Both of them are experienced at hand-filing chains, but recently switched to this tool and are very happy with it. (I've not yet tried it myself.)