Last week I tried a new file handle for sharpening my chainsaw. I didn’t like it. The handle was flat and I held the file only one way because it felt ‘right’. I ended up filing every tooth with the same part of the file and quickly dulled the it.
I like big fat round file handles for chainsaw teeth. I grip narrow file handles too tightly. The tighter I grip the quicker my hand tires.
My preferred file handle is the Oregon file handle in the picture above. It’s the fattest I can find.
A few years back, I got a deal on Pferd wooden file handles. They’re a little skinny for my taste, but I use them because I don’t want to waste money.
I prefer wooden file handles because I like how they feel in my hands compared to slippery plastic.
Couldn’t agree more! I prefer unfinished wood handles. The Pferd being my favorite, but the wooden Oregon is a close second.
You are correct, the plastic ones just don’t feel right. I have a plastic Husqvarna on that has a good catch for the files, but I rarely use it because it doesn’t “feel” good in my hand.
Take care!
The Pferd and Oregon wood handles are very close but every time I pick up the Oregon I notice the larger diameter and I like it. I’d love to cut a branch, whittle it with a pocket knife and drill a hole for the file handle. That would be cool/fun!