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Thread: grinder sharpener for chainsaw?
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15th September 2007, 01:57 AM #1
grinder sharpener for chainsaw?
I was mumbling around at a hire place today... (dont bloody ask part of the rehab for my knee ) and was introduced to a chainsaw blade sharpening unit... what a bobby dazzler of a machine this was!
Sorta like a hand held grinder but like a sliding compound saw set the blade in the small vice thingy then set the grinder at the correct angle on the angle thingy at the back and turn her on... a couple of light strokes back and forth and WHALLAH!!! sharp as... go around then turn the angle finder thingy to the direct opposite angle and set the chain to the appropriate link to be sharpened and away you go again
Sorta similar to that grinder that comes with the mills nowadays but set up on the bench like a sms...
Question is anyone know where to get one of these? Cause like most things I cant sharpen the sodding chainsaw to save me life... seems when I use the file to sharpen the thing by the time it touches wood its blunt again Oh dont worry mates Im all for keep on tryin but this was just so acurate fast and quick it was downright rediculousBelieve me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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15th September 2007, 10:48 AM #2
Hi Shane
Here is a whole thread on chainsaw sharpening and your sharpener is discussed extensivley.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...nsaw+sharpener
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15th September 2007, 11:29 AM #3
You'll find a few chinese clones of them on ebay.
Just touch up your chain with 3 strokes of the file every tankfull of fuel.
After doing that half a dozen times use the grinder as it restores the angles etc
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16th September 2007, 05:33 PM #4.
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Shane - those grinders take off far too much metal to be used on a regular basis and you'll really reduce your chain life in the process.
How clean is your timber? If possible I'm now hosing (or if practical, brushing) down all my logs before I slab em. In clean, green (but still hard) wood I go 6 tanks of fuel before the chain needs a touch up (then I use 5-6 file strokes). If the wood is even dusty on the outside I need to touch up every 2-3 tankfuls.
In dry wood this will drop significantly but log cleanliness is probably still the most significant factor.
Cheers
Bob
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16th September 2007, 06:59 PM #5
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16th September 2007, 07:11 PM #6.
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I just realized I confused this, with this. Shane - I think you are after the first one of these. I borrowed one of the second type from a mate and after completely messing up an old chain with it I gave up and went back to hand filing because the grinder was taking off too much. I guess I need to keep practicing?
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17th September 2007, 12:30 AM #7
Actually Bob it was this one... or one very similar to it... possibly an older version but very like it... talk about easy as!
ah well for now I will muddle alone as I am... get it kinda sharp I do... sometimes ... ahem must away to read that sharpening link Bazza postedBelieve me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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18th September 2007, 12:20 PM #8Senior Member
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This is my first post and it is something I can help with.
A couple of months ago I bought an Itialian version of this machine (called a Mini Jolly, almost exactly the same as you pictured)
it was purchased at Armadale Mower Centre, although the price was about $380.00 it was worth every cent.
I've been sharpening chains for a few locals around here for $5 a time, so the machine may even pay for it's self.
Regards Bradford
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18th September 2007, 09:07 PM #9China
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Wild Dingo the machine in your pic is the one all the pro's use that brand is about the $500 mark they are much much better than the cheeper Chinese knock off, some people beleive they shorten chain life, if used correctly this is not the case they if fact increase chain life as every tooth is ground the same amount it only takes 1 to seconds per tooth, if you use a chain saw a lot, the money would be well spent
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18th September 2007, 09:28 PM #10
Bradford that price sounds a damned sight better than the $645 plus postage!!
China the bloke I was "working" with reckoned that he only used it for the badly blunt chains that come in (a hire place) and normally uses a hand helf file setup personally the amount that each tooth gets (4 laps) wouldnt take off that much more and for the sharpness it would probably be worthwhile... but that price bothers me a fair bit..
Bradford is that Armadale mower centre in WA? Im asking since theres other Armadales in Aussie and you might have moved here from over east after buying it over there... if its here in WA I will have to take a wee road trip
CheersBelieve me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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19th September 2007, 01:59 AM #11Senior Member
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Yes Armadale W.A. Cnr Gillam drive And Railway Ave. The Machine is actually called a MIDI JOLLY, not Chinese, it is made in Italy
Regards Bradford
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19th September 2007, 02:19 AM #12
Cheers Bradford I'll give em a hoi and see if they have any and the current price first
Believe me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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19th September 2007, 09:05 AM #13
You will find all of these grinders that you pictured Dingo are made in Italy. Oregon must have expensive stickers, cos' that's the only difference. Bradfords Jolly is the same machine, as is mine with a different name again.
Boring signature time again!
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19th September 2007, 02:42 PM #14Senior Member
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Hi Outback,
I know you possibly don't want a Chinese copy but just for complete picture.
Gasweld have one in there current cattledog for $89.00. front page.
240V 50Hz
85W
4800 RPM
7/8" arbor Dia.
mounts to wall, bench or vice
4 1/4 x 1/8" grinding wheel
Price is good till end Oct. but stores in NSW Act Vic & SA
They are on the web www.gasweld.com.au
Usual no affiliation Blah Blah.
I was thinking of at least looking at one (definitely cant afford anything like $500). The chain is getting blunt and I'm sure SWMBO will come up with a new project that will require it to be sharpened. She bought it for me and I have only used it on projects as directed by her. O OK I did rough cut a small piece of silky oak that I couldn't lift on to the Bandsaw.Brian
Creator of Fine Firewood
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19th September 2007, 03:55 PM #15
I purchased one of these grinders from ebay $80 including freight and it works fine.
I is mainly plastic so the treads and clamps need to be treated carefully or the will just strip.
For the money it is good but the adjustment takes a bit to get right so the teeth are sharpened not ground off.
Would i buy one again - No i would look for similar item that had more steel or cast to make the adjustments/threads stronger.regards
David
"Tell him he's dreamin.""How's the serenity" (from "The Castle")
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