Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Diamond Files for chain saws
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BradMyers
09-20-04, 08:00 PM
I am wanting to know how do diamond files (like DMT or others) preform compared to steel files for sharpening chain saws? Are they worth the exrta money?
Thanks. :D
Thanks. :D
Sharp Advice
09-20-04, 08:42 PM
Hello Brad. Welcome to our Do-It-Yourself Web Site and my Sharpening Shop forum topic.
Opinions will vary. Professionally, I do not use diamond files or diamond grinding wheels for steel tipped saw chains. The diamond surface, on either the files or wheels, clogs up with the removed steel too easily. Making cleaning required more frequently, etc.
Diamond does not create any better of a cutting edge than a normal grinding wheel or file on steel chains. Thus the additional cost is not justified unless sharpening carbide tipped saw chains.
Carbide tipped chains are used mostly by fire departments and some contractors, etc. These users are more prone to cut through nails and or other metal types in the course of their jobs.
Buy steel files, unless sharpening carbide tipped chains.
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Opinions will vary. Professionally, I do not use diamond files or diamond grinding wheels for steel tipped saw chains. The diamond surface, on either the files or wheels, clogs up with the removed steel too easily. Making cleaning required more frequently, etc.
Diamond does not create any better of a cutting edge than a normal grinding wheel or file on steel chains. Thus the additional cost is not justified unless sharpening carbide tipped saw chains.
Carbide tipped chains are used mostly by fire departments and some contractors, etc. These users are more prone to cut through nails and or other metal types in the course of their jobs.
Buy steel files, unless sharpening carbide tipped chains.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice and or have different opinions, etc.
If you need further assistance, use the reply button to add any additional information or ask additional questions. Doing so will automatically move your question to the top of the forum list.
Regards and Good Luck, Sharp Advice.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor and Sharpening Forum Moderator.
Accurate Power Equipment Company.
Complete Saw and Tool Sharpening Services.
Reminder: "Work Shop Safety Is No Accident."
BradMyers
09-20-04, 10:40 PM
Thanks for the reply Sharp Advice, the clogging is something that I think would be a hassle for the job. Beside after reading about the sharpening amount of times on a chain, I think I need a new one and now know more about what I’m looking at and how it works. Great advice. I still would like some feedback on diamond files if someone has had any experiences with them on chain saws.
BTW, I really appreciate what ya’ll do on this forum.
BTW, I really appreciate what ya’ll do on this forum.