Husqvarna 3/16 Chainsaw Files (2-Pack)

The Husqvarna 3/16 chainsaw file is a round file for sharpening chain that calls for a 3/16 inch (4.8mm) file, which includes many .325 pitch chains. The two-pack lets you keep one in the truck and one in the saw kit.

Match the file to the chain

The right file diameter is the one your chain maker specifies, and it is printed on the chain box or in the saw manual. A 3/16 inch file is the usual size for many .325 pitch chains found on mid-size saws. Too small and you hook the cutter; too large and you round off the top plate. Two files in the pack means one stays sharp while the other is in use.

Sharp chain matters on a tree job. A dull saw makes you push, throws dust instead of chips, and wanders in the cut, which makes hinges harder to control and wears out the climber.

Filing tips

Use a handle and a file guide to hold the correct angle and depth, and file from the inside of the cutter outward with even strokes. Give every cutter the same number of strokes so they stay the same length, then check the depth gauges. Rotate the file a little as you go so it wears evenly, and replace it once it stops biting. Brush filings and sawdust off the file with a file card or stiff brush so the teeth keep cutting, and store files where they will not rattle against other steel.

Wear gloves and lock the bar in a vise or stump vise. See our wrenches and files for handles, guides, and flat files.