Hey smoke is this any good?

[oldspark]

Do you or any one else know any thing about this sharpener?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200327451_200327451

 

[smokinj]

Here is the best knock off made...Wait till it goes on sale I have seen them as little as 79.00 and look on ebay.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200327449_200327449

 

[oldspark]

Yea that one looks a lot better.

 

[smokinj]

Yea that one looks a lot better.

It is a very good grinder for the money but wait till it's on sale. Great copy of a Oregon 511a.

 

[SolarAndWood]

I inherited a 511A. While I never would have spent the money on it, it is a pleasure to operate.

 

[oldspark]

How are some of the other cheaper oregon ones compared to the one smoke posted, I see they have several models below the 511, better to buy the 511 clone or a lessor oregon ?

 

[Jags]

How are some of the other cheaper oregon ones compared to the one smoke posted, I see they have several models below the 511, better to buy the 511 clone or a lessor oregon ?

I have one of the original "Nick the Grinder". Its a cheapo, but works if you know how to make it work. The down side to the lesser grade machines is possible flex in the frame or play in the hinge of the motor. I compensate by always using a slight amount of pressure to the side. The better the machine, the more "precision" it should be. Also, the better machines have a more user friendly adjustment for the chain. I do think this is one item that "you get what you pay for".