Chain Grinder - what's the way to go?

[Spikem]

A friend and I are figuring on going halfs on a chain grinder. We figure to get one of the bench/wall mount units.

Can the masses suggest things for us to look at/think about?

Model?
Price range?
Tips/tricks?
Models to avoid?

Thanks all!

 

[smokinj]

If new this one and its on sale! :cheese: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200327449_200327449

Also look at ebay for a used Oregon 511a or ax They are an awesome grinder now around 350.00 new.

 

[Beetle-Kill]

+1 on the Northern grinder. For the price, tough to beat. I love mine.

 

[RNLA]

I own the most basic full size Oregon grinder. It works very nicely, even as a very busy tree company I do not use it more than two to three times per year. Most of my chain is touched up regularly on the job or as I do maintenance. I did some recent scrounge cutting on a construction site and could not believe how much I needed to file.... So if your cutting in dirty conditions a grinder may be worth it!

 

[smokinj]

I own the most basic full size Oregon grinder. It works very nicely, even as a very busy tree company I do not use it more than two to three times per year. Most of my chain is touched up regularly on the job or as I do maintenance. I did some recent scrounge cutting on a construction site and could not believe how much I needed to file.... So if your cutting in dirty conditions a grinder may be worth it!

What one you have?

 

[kenskip1]

Spike, I ordered one from Baileys.It came with three different grinding wheels. You get what you pay for and I am not the least bit sorry, Ken

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=45340&catID=9761

 

[smokinj]

Spike, I ordered one from Baileys.It came with three different grinding wheels. You get what you pay for and I am not the least bit sorry, Ken

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=45340&catID=9761

Then a few bucks more http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF 511AX&catID=152 But it can be had at that price on ebay.

 

[Spikem]

Are there any issues with sharpening, using a grinder, so your cuts don't "pull" one side or another?

I currently sharpen by hand and just in the last week, the saw is pulling down to the right on every cut.

Can/will this happen once I get the grinder?

 

[smokinj]

Are there any issues with sharpening, using a grinder, so your cuts don't "pull" one side or another?

I currently sharpen by hand and just in the last week, the saw is pulling down to the right on every cut.

Can/will this happen once I get the grinder?

You have stops for everything so every link is the same!

 

[Spikem]

Are there any issues with sharpening, using a grinder, so your cuts don't "pull" one side or another?

I currently sharpen by hand and just in the last week, the saw is pulling down to the right on every cut.

Can/will this happen once I get the grinder?

You have stops for everything so every link is the same!

I don't have the chain grinder yet but I'll assume that when I do, the term "stops" will mean something to me. Thanks for the reassurance that all will be well! Side cuts with the funky chain are no fun.

 

[smokinj]

Are there any issues with sharpening, using a grinder, so your cuts don't "pull" one side or another?

I currently sharpen by hand and just in the last week, the saw is pulling down to the right on every cut.

Can/will this happen once I get the grinder?

You have stops for everything so every link is the same!

I don't have the chain grinder yet but I'll assume that when I do, the term "stops" will mean something to me. Thanks for the reassurance that all will be well! Side cuts with the funky chain are no fun.

Your stops are for depth and cutter length....Just like setting up stops on a chop saw or radial arm saw. Pretty simple I will put the chain on and dry fit it as close as I can. Then very slow on the frist link to set the stops perfect and the way you go!