Hmmm. Maybe it is time to buy a grinder.

[Altamaha]

177 drivers and I have 4 of the darn chains! Along with chains for the other big saws.

Super Jolly, Oregon 520 or 620?

 

[huskihl]

@Ryan Browne has a link for a cheap Super Jolly

 

[Ryan Browne]

https://maverickmowersupply.com/700...EBAhG3T0wJDiNHzPXsl0lS7WtjdW-0NgaAnUeEALw_wcB

 

[Altamaha]

Thanks for the link, looked at your post also. Ordering one now, a no brainer.

 

[stevegodseyjr]

Are these grinders any count? I was looking at a stihl grinder but they are crazy expensive!

 

[Ryan Browne]

Are these grinders any count? I was looking at a stihl grinder but they are crazy expensive!

Any count? Do you mean any good?

 

[Altamaha]

Any count? Do you mean any good?

I think they are better than "no count". This is why I ordered one last night.

I really like the big clamp. And the hydraulic close. Will make grinding my 177 drive link chains a lot faster.

Not to mention the chains for the 36 inch and 42 inch saws. Plus a bunch of 28" and 32" bars.

Look at Ryan's post below:

http://opeforum.com/threads/tecomec-super-jolly-for-270.14407/#post-759381

 

[stevegodseyjr]

Any count? Do you mean any good?

Yes I mean are they any good? I wasn't trying to step on anybody's toes or sound rude. I am just not sure about them. I haven't heard much about them before.

 

[Ryan Browne]

Yes I mean are they any good? I wasn't trying to step on anybody's toes or sound rude. I am just not sure about them. I haven't heard much about them before.

Oh, no worries, you didn't sound rude at all. I figured it was an autocorrect, but wasn't quite sure which word it was supposed to be.

These grinders are made in Italy by tecomec. They're known to make good stuff. It's good enough that Oregon puts their name and markup on them. The non hydraulic 520 version and it's predecessors have been a standard for a long time, even for light commerical use as I understand it. As far as I know this grinder is the same except that the vise is different in that it's automatic, so to speak.

 

[Altamaha]

And you can buy a vise upgrade (same as the one on the Super Jolly) that will fit the Oregon 620. This should tell you something!
After looking around for a few days I was convinced that the Super Jolly was a better buy than the Oregon.
Spare parts for the Super Jolly on Ebay.

Square grinding? You are looking at a used Silvey (if you can find one!) or a new Simington. Silvey no longer made. Simington starts at about $1000 from Madsen's. My old faller friends say Silvey was the best.

 

[stevegodseyjr]

I would love to have a silvey 510 or any square grinder for that matter. Most of them are not in my budget range unfortunately. I may look into ordering one of these Super Jolly grinders.

 

[Altamaha]

Most of us really do not need square ground chain, IMHO it is sort of a luxury. I round file all of my chisel chain, with the big HP saws I use it works great. (Soon to be grinding with the Super Jolly!)

If I was a pro faller out here in the Pacific NW big timber country yes, I would run square ground chain. A little faster on those big trees at 5 feet or more DBH. Time is money, don't linger at the stump!!!

I would love to have a Silvey, but I do not earn my living with a saw so it really is a pipe dream. About 3 years ago I saw one at a garage sale, an old faller I knew died and his tools were being disposed of. Only $500, but it did not compute at that time as I was not into milling then, just firewood cutting. Should have bought it!!!

Ripping chain works just fine round ground. Hit the Granberg site go to FAQ and read about grinding ripping chain. I have two loops of the Granberg and two loops of full comp (ground for milling) from Madsen's. Madsen's has an interesting paragraph in the catalog about ripping (milling) chain, if you are milling it is worth your time to read it.

 

[Altamaha]

I would love to have a silvey 510 or any square grinder for that matter. Most of them are not in my budget range unfortunately. I may look into ordering one of these Super Jolly grinders.

As soon as I receive my Super Jolly I will set it up and grind a few loops and post photos.

 

[mitchm1]

For the longs chains

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[Altamaha]

For the longs chains

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I really like the vacuum setup. I will do the same, great idea.

 

[Stihlms]

For the longs chains

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I seen your vid on YouTube and was impressed with your setup. Perfect compliment to the usg.

 

[mitchm1]

The vacuum pulls about 95% sparks , metal grinding’s
I did hard plumb the vacuum to the other side of the shop so can hear my radio now


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