I've been using the pferd sharpening guide and it works actually really well. I think a skilled guy could get a much better edge with just the file, but for quick in the field hit it's the ticket IMO.
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When I first saw someone do it I thought it was strange too, tried it a few times and I've noticed on really bad chains it help to straighten out my angle on the top, bust off any chunky pieces from hitting metal or whatever and then I start to clean it up with the round file. Seems to work...
I've been using a flat file on the top edge when my chain gets rocked, that starts the new angle. Second I use a file and push down and in to C it out to get that nice angle. Then use upward pressure to get the two surfaces to meet at the point. I've been trying to look more and feel less, which...
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