Description
The STIHL File Gauge helps set and check depth gauge height accurately, ensuring safer, more efficient cutting across your chainsaw chain.
STIHL File Gauge
The STIHL File Gauge is a precise tool crafted to set and verify the depth gauge on chainsaw chains. By ensuring the depth gauge height is correct, it helps maintain the chain’s safe and efficient cutting performance. When used along with your file and holder, the gauge helps you maintain factory-recommended tolerances with confidence.
Purpose & reliability
Using the file gauge ensures each depth gauge sits at the correct level relative to the chain tooth. This consistency helps prevent excessive bite, which can lead to kickback, and avoids undercutting that decreases cutting efficiency. The gauge brings accuracy and uniformity to chain maintenance.
Design & craftsmanship
Made from durable materials, the file gauge holds its shape even under repeated use. Its edges stay sharp and stable, allowing you to measure depth precisely. The tool gives reliable feedback so you don’t have to guess when adjusting the gauge.
How to use effectively
After filing your cutters, place the gauge over the chain tooth and use your flat file across it. The file will shave off material from the depth gauge only as needed. Work along the length of the bar, checking at regular intervals. The gauge helps you maintain consistent height for optimal chain performance.
Key Features
- Precision file gauge for depth gauge maintenance
- Ensures height consistency across all chain teeth
- Durable and stable for repeated use
- Helps reduce kickback and improve cutting safety
- Easy to handle and integrate into regular tool sharpening
