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They always had a model for 3/4” chain. Or, you could buy the vise assembly and swap it out on one of their standard grinders. I suppose if you only did a few 3/4” chains, you could just buy the vise and go back-and-forth. But that could get old quick! EDIT: Of course, if you already had a...

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“With the US no longer minting the penny how will I be able to check my tread depth so I know when it’s time to get new tires? “ Philbert

‘Happy Thanksgiving’ to all you turkeys! Phy

It’s just wax, like a candle or crayon, that fills in the pores of the grinding wheel, to kerp out dirt. Tried it. Did not notice a significant difference. Cleaning chains before grinding did a lot more. And regularly dressing the wheel. Philbert

I saw a post in another forum, whete the guy used MAXX grinders for sharpening, and his USG for depth gauges! I see a lot of posts where people say they use their Oregon / Tecomec grinders for sharpening, snd a clone version for depth gauges. Whatever works! Philbert

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The shape of the spinner anvil can be a factor. On A.S. some guys commented on problems spinning 3/8 low profile (‘Picco’) presets, saying that some anvils bottomed out on the tie strap before fully forming the rivet head. Some tried grinding off a little of the anvil to compensate. I was...

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Try a tiny dab of grease. Even the stuff you lube your drive sprocket (or nose bearing if you do) with. I put some wheel bearing grease into an old Rx container, and keep that, with a few toothpicks inside, next to my spinner. Philbert

I prefer an extra space between cutters, rather than 2 cutters back-to-back, when spinning up odd numbered loops, if I have the choice. Yes, you can spin in a salvaged cutter / tooth like you would a tie strap, in most cases. Cracked rivet heads usually result from not placing a drop of oil on...