I have plenty of dull chains. Will try this. Thanks for the info Doug.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a shot. Remember this is to imitate the Hexa filing. A proper square profile would be a more extreme angle.

Looks good Doug...🤙🏻🪓😎

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron. I appreciate it👍🏻

@Aaron_A_Lynch

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug I've been down the square filing wormhole...I just can't swallow the price of files🤙🏻

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

@@Aaron_A_Lynch you know that’s right🤣

Looks like you nailed it buddy!👌 I'm looking forward to seeing comparisons between round, square, and hexa

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s gonna be a great contender.

Great info, thanks!

7:40 the reason you can go 45 is because they are compound angles. It's trigonometry. The diagonal of a square with sides length 1 is the square root of 2 - the diagonal of a cube with sides length 1 is the square root of 3. When you have an angle from one perspective, that doesn't mean that is the actual angle being cut into the tooth. All the angles being combined are what lead to the end result. Thanks for a good video, glad I stumbled into your channel.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

You’re giving me flashbacks from college😆 I don’t typically get comments like this regarding my firewood videos. Thanks though I appreciate it👍🏻 glad your here buddy!

@aus71383

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug lots of angles involved with square filling!

Nice work my friend. !!!☀️🌙

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Good video, thanks for the link 👍

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, I think I like these file better than the double bevels!!

Good tips doug!

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks A lot

Very cool! Could be a silly question, but does the hexagon shape help it cut faster, hold an edge longer or both?

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

We don’t know for sure yet, but this profile is closer to a square filed profile and square is certainly faster. The Hexa profile isn’t quite as aggressive as square proper. So in theory, Hexa should be more durable.

@MatthewAmsbaugh

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug can’t wait to find out! I’ll be buying one of these files if that’s the case. Thanks for the info sir!

@aus71383

2 жыл бұрын

It should hold an edge longer. A round filed chain chisel chain has a very fine point, but it's effectively hollow ground, which means the fine edge is not backed up by much, so it will dull more easily than a square filed chain. The Hexa idea seems to be simplifying square grinding so people don't have to think about angles as much. It may add up to something similar, but having such an angle on the side plate will likely be worse off than square file - the chips/sawdust should be carried by the chain, not allowed to escape out the sides. The Hexa file should also be able to be used for square filing since it still includes the 120 degree angles of double bevel and "triangle" files.

There was a dude many years ago that actually already had this type of cutting edge on his chains

Mr. Doug this is very interesting. The broad file would be versatile for the raker/depth gauges. As to quality files and durability, chain prep is important and you spoke of that. The cleaning of that high quality file is important also. Rust prevention, sweat is a file killer as well. Another file cleaning tip is to back-drag the file through a scotchbrite pad periodically. Was that mouse living in that hollow, or was he just in the neighborhood? I enjoyed this sir....

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip. That mouse just came out of nowhere man🤷🏻‍♂️

@Brian2bears

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug "I've been there"....

@thetreeleggedman9444

Жыл бұрын

When I'm in the shed, I find it really good to spray the file W break clean and then hit it with the air gun..every 15-20 strokes. It makes a massive difference imo

@IndianaDoug

Жыл бұрын

Good tip👍🏻

@Brian2bears

Жыл бұрын

@@thetreeleggedman9444 Yes sir...really good tip...

Ehhh I will stick with round file. To hell with all the fancy stuff

@gunterbecker8528

17 күн бұрын

All this different fillings is a logistical nightmare, my round fillings giving me bloody sharp chains. Like the old saying goes don't change it if it works

Good man Doug

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Wools👍🏻

I love the bloody fingers! And the rat too!

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

War marks🤣

Good tips sir appreciate u.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya sir👍🏻

I would think the hexa file will make everything easier for everyone even in the field.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Right?! We shall see

What I am wondering is what happened to file quality and durability. Seem the hardness is just lacking from files of years gone by. Even files marked SWISS MADE does not really make a difference. What the hell gives. Does the HEXA sharpen chain really work for hickory wood that is frozen in the woods ?? Seems most videos show cutting solf woods. I am from the northeast woods of Pennsylvania. We mostly have hardwoods to deal with for sure. What can you show us to make cutting tough wood possible with speed cuts too. Look forward to find out the answer Sir DOUG. Peace vf

@IndianaDoug

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of people breaking the hexa files from just filing if that tells you anything🤦🏻‍♂️

Did this profile turn out to be a winner? I was also wondering if the edge held up or if it seemed to dull any faster? Thanks for the vid.

@IndianaDoug

Жыл бұрын

To be completely honest, the profile in this video seems better. So far, the real HEXA seems to be kind of a flop.

@deazdeaz9150

Жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug yeah I'm not really feeling the hexa anyways how do you feel about those pferd files?

@IndianaDoug

Жыл бұрын

@@deazdeaz9150 love pferd it vallorbe.

Nice vid! 🤝🤝🤝

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate you👍🏻

Nice!

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe👍🏻

awesome

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir👍🏻

Is higher cutting speed for stihl hexa

Square filing with more pitch on tooth

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

I get what your saying, but this video isn’t made to show square filing proper. I’m trying to show how a person can file to get the “HEXA” profile. The HEXA file is to be used like a traditional round file with no extreme angles.

@Surtac100

2 жыл бұрын

I see, I was saying you can get the same tooth angles with a square file if you change the angle slightly.

@Surtac100

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry not an actual square file but the double bevel square file

howdy mr philbrick

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Howdy Mr. Everett

@gregeverett2290

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug see your bad ass saws on chainsaw addicts all the timr

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yes👍🏻

@gregeverett2290

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug yessir

Cool.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks👍🏻

@24cupsandcounting

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug If you drop your file 10 degrees you would get an even better result. I used to do this type of filing with a goofy file. Look up Atop racing cut on YT. Also, can you do your cuts in a smaller piece of wood?

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

@@24cupsandcounting thanks for the source and tip, I’m willing to try anything to see how it works. The problem I’m dealing with is if I keep angling down only the working corner and a small section under the side and top plate get sharpened. It’s like the top plate angle doesn’t line up at that point.

@24cupsandcounting

2 жыл бұрын

@@IndianaDoug I am not referring to square filing but the Atop style. You still file as you would conventionally with a round file. Dropping your file 10 degrees will eliminate some of the beak on the tooth.

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

@@24cupsandcounting I see. Btw I really like Atop system. I’m going to try the square file technique. They file a bit differently than most I’ve seen.

Nice looking teeth bro 😁

@IndianaDoug

2 жыл бұрын

🦷thanks neebs

Камера говно. Посмотреть бы в хорошем качестве...

@IndianaDoug

Жыл бұрын

My camera is the best💪🏼