Lead me to a web site where I can VIEW, and also BUY files for
sharpening the chain on a Makita chain saw.  The files must carry the
Makita brand name.

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 27 Dec 2002 18:03 PST

Which model are looking for a file?  I have the part number and a
location for a file that is the standard for:
Makita 5012B
Makita 5014NB
Makita 5016NB

Are these the models you are looking to sharpen?

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Clarification of Question by tibiaron-ga on 27 Dec 2002 18:26 PST

The saw model is DCS540 21"  the makita file part# I need is 953-003-070

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Clarification of Question by tibiaron-ga on 27 Dec 2002 18:57 PST

tar_heel_v    If the sight you found has a selection of Makita files
which includes a 4.8 mm file, you have a right answer.  The part
number I listed above is for a Makita 4.8 mm chain saw file.

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 27 Dec 2002 19:10 PST

tibiaron..

Unfortunately, that is not the part I found.  I will keep looking.

-THV

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Clarification of Question by tibiaron-ga on 27 Dec 2002 19:20 PST

A web site where I can view and buy 4.8 mm chain saw files, any brand,
would now be considered a right answer.  My options seem to be running
out.

tibiaron,

Since you have changed your requirements, we can help out :)

There are several places where you can purchase 4.8mm chain saw files.
 Bear in mind that a 4.8mm file is equivilant to a 3/16" file:

Jack's Small Engines
http://www.jackssmallengines.com/chainsaw.cfm

EZE-LAP Diamond Products
http://www.eze-lap.com/product/chainsaw.htm

Corner Hardware Store
http://www.cornerhardware.com/hardware/Powertools/Saws/Chain_Saws/Chain_Saw_Blades_Files-2061.html

Good luck with your purchase!

If you need any additional clarification, please let me know!

Regards,

-THV

Search Strategy:
4.8mm chainsaw file
3/16 chainsaw file

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Clarification of Answer by tar_heel_v-ga on 27 Dec 2002 21:01 PST

tibiaron..

Thank you for the rating.  I realized I provided the wrong link for
Jack's Small Engines.  The files can be found at
http://www.jackssmallengines.com/chaintoolfile.cfm

Regarding the 4.8mm/3-16, the reason I stated that was that several of
the sites, including the one above, listed 4.8mm(3/16") when listing
file sizes.  I guess it is one of the metric "close-enough"
comparisons that seems to be common in tools.  I hope that one of the
sources I provided helps.

Thanks again!

-THV

3/16 is not 4.8 mm, it's 4.37 mm.  I really want the 4.8 mm which the
owners manual specifies.  I know I'm splitting hairs. Two of the three
sites you listed are going to be useful to me, and I appreciate your
efforts.  You found better sites that I was able to find.