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Sharpening altenatives for 3/8 low profile chain?
By: John Mc Date: August 13, 2023, 12:19 am
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My father in law has not done much sharpening of the chains on
his old gas saw. I used to sharpen them for him when I was out
for a visit. about a year ago, I got him to try a Stihl 2-in-1
sharpening jig (like the Pferd chainsharp CSX - sharpens the
tooth and files the depth gauges at the same time). He liked it,
and gets good results with it. That gas saw is just too big for
him these days, and starting it was a hassle for him so he is
passing along to his nephew.
So now he has purchased a Milwaukee M18 battery chainsaw. He'd
like to use the same kind of sharpening system on this saw.
Unfortunately, no one seems to make one for use with an 11/64"
(4.5 mm) round file recommended for the .043 gauge 3/8" pitch
low profile chain on this saw (I believe the chain is just the
Oregon 90PX series).
My question is, would the Stihl 2-in-1 sharpener with the 5/32"
round files for other styles of 3/8" low profile chain be a good
choice for this, or should I convince him to learn to use one of
the Oregon guides that clips on to the file or perhaps one of
the Husqvarna roller guides, both of which are available in an
11/64" size. He is not likely to take up freehand filing with
just a bare round file, nor is he going to get a grinder.
If it makes a difference, he would not be doing a lot of high
volume chainsaw use. He buys his firewood already split. This is
just going to be occasional trimming brnches or cleaning up
storm damage or trimming the occasional firewood pieces that are
too big to fit in his small woodstove. Maximum production is not
a concern - though he also doesn't want to waste a lot of time &
energy on a crappy cutting chainsaw.
#Post#: 90158--------------------------------------------------
Re: Sharpening altenatives for 3/8 low profile chain?
By: Chainsawrepair Date: August 13, 2023, 6:11 am
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Surprised 11/64 on a 3/8LP 043 chain.
I use 5/32 on those chains as wife's pole saw and chainsaw on
batts takes those chains.
chain they show I would use 5/32
HTML https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/49-16-2715
If you must have 11/32 because it says 4.5mm there. Try this
HTML https://www.amazon.com/Oregon-4-5mm-Chain-Filing-31692/dp/B0002VFEYE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=4.5+mm+chainsaw+file&qid=1691925446&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
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Re: Sharpening altenatives for 3/8 low profile chain?
By: John Mc Date: August 13, 2023, 11:21 am
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Some 3/8 low-profile chain calls for 5/32" and some calls for
11/64". I'm not sure what the difference is, but I assume there
is a slight difference in the tooth design. Both the Milwaukee
manual and the specs for the Oregon 90PX chain I use on my own
Milwaukee call for a 11/64" (4.5 mm) round file.
The Oregon sharpening guide you linked is what I meant by "one
of the Oregon guides that clips on to the file". They work
pretty well, but he's really hoping to stick with the Stihl
2-in-1 style. That does not come in an 11/64" (4.5 mm) size.
He's not a chainsaw guru, but is no dummy when it comes to using
tools. He can learn to use that Oregon guide if necessary.
I suggested he try out the 5/32" Stihl 2-in-1 his nephew owns
and see how he likes the results. If you are saying 5/32" works
for you, I'm guessing he'll be OK with it as well.
Thanks!
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