Crescent Nicholson 02229B 3/16" x 8" Round Knurl Cut Chainsaw File

The Crescent Nicholson round knurl-cut chainsaw file with a set of 3 round chainsaw files is perfect for more aggressive sharpening. Proper chainsaw sharpening procedure is important; first, secure the chain with adequate tension to hold the cutters in place during filing. Then, file from the inside of the cutter to the outside, doing first the left-hand cutters and then the right-hand. Sharpen the teeth of your chainsaw's chain at an angle between 20° and 45° degrees.

Features:

• American pattern, round chainsaw file for sharpening the teeth of any chainsaw blade
• Tighten tension on the chainsaw's chain to firmly support cutting edge for filing
• File from the inside to the outside of the cutter
• Place file against beveled cutting surface of teeth at an angle of 20° to 45° with saw
• Sharpen all left-hand cutters on one side of chain
• Then move to the other side and file all the right-hand cutters
• We recommend that you check the depth gauge height every 2 or 3 sharpening's
• Height between cutting teeth and depth gauge ranges between .020" to .030"
• Round shaped file with a knurled cut for more aggressive sharpening