Chain Grinder - what's the way to go?

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Spikem

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Nov 2, 2008
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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!
 
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!
 
RNLA said:
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!
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What one you have?
 

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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?
 
Spikem said:
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?
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You have stops for everything so every link is the same!
 
smokinjay said:
Spikem said:
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?
Click to expand...


You have stops for everything so every link is the same!
Click to expand...

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.
 
Spikem said:
smokinjay said:
Spikem said:
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?
Click to expand...


You have stops for everything so every link is the same!
Click to expand...

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.
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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!
 
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