Grinder Comparison Thread

[Philbert]

This thread is for members to compare different chain sharpening grinders:

- what they like about specfic brands or models;

- what they don’t like;

- differences between models;

- questions for current users;

- accessories and modifications;

- etc.

@Wilhelm can say what he likes about his MAXX. I can say what I don’t like about the clones. People can compare differences between similar Oregon and Tecomec models.

Folks with Foley and Silvey grinders can chime in.

Philbert

 

[EFSM]

I like my Franzen automatic. Does anyone else have one?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Stihl USG here, as my main grinder. Bought from a member and once I got used to the thing going the opposite direction of the Oregon 520 it replaced I like it a lot.
I have an Amazon Vevor just for rakers as it has a bit more play in it for anything more.

Looking to add an Ore 530 model for 3/4” harvester chains.
If anyone has one for sale, let me know

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I've got the 410 one from Oregon. Once you get it diled in right it's pretty good for the guy doing half a dozen chains a week. I'm running the green tecomec wheels and they seem to do good. I still get better results touching it up with a hand file.

 

[president]

usg, with cbn and use new angles as per the updated
sheet . Its the primo grinder!

 

[Cheato]

usg, with cbn and use new angles as per the updated
sheet . Its the primo grinder!

Could you point me to the "new angles as per the updated sheet?" My apologies if I missed something. Thank you!

 

[president]

I rerad a discussion on the chainsaw grinder thread
6 months ago and it should be there.It states that for
3/8 the T/_ should be used oppositly to the old recomendations

 

[Hinerman]

I rerad a discussion on the chainsaw grinder thread
6 months ago and it should be there.It states that for
3/8 the T/_ should be used oppositly to the old recomendations

I cannot find it. Can you be more specific on the location of the information you are referring to? Like a page number or post number with the specific thread.

 

[KS Plainsman]

I have a Tecomec Super Jolly, and a Tecomec Jolly Star. Both are setup with an air nozzle to help with overheating cutters.

I got the Super Jolly first, because I thought it would be faster, and it is a little bit, but I find the chain rocks up a bit as the clamp closes. Not a huge deal, because I just use my hand to put and keep the chain in place as the clamp closes, but it would be nice to not have to do that every tooth.

Then I got the Jolly Star to see if it was better, or if it had the same issue. I don't have the same issue on it, and it's not much slower at all. Especially, considering that I'm not grinding chain as a business.

Ultimately, I put the wider wheel for rakers on the Super Jolly, and use the Jolly Star for grinding the cutters. A little roll up of the tooth, when grinding rakers isn't quite as huge of an issue for me.

I have CBN wheels I haven't used yet, and have the Tecomec white wheels I haven't used yet either. I'm still using up the original green and whatever color wheels came with the grinders first.

If I had it to do over, I would just get the Jolly Star, and pass on the Super Jolly. I'm not in that big of a hurry that the little bit of extra time is an issue.

 

[jacktheripper]

I have an Oregon 511a and a 511ax. I don’t use the a model very often, because the ax vise is waaaay better. They’re both pretty stout though!

 

[Junk Meister]

I have an Oregon 511a and a 511ax. I don’t use the a model very often, because the ax vise is waaaay better. They’re both pretty stout though!

The 511AX vise more USER FRIENDLY? or hold the chain better? I have 3 '511's But have yet to use one of them. Bought one used inherited 2 (1 NIB,1 Lightly used) from the family of a friend.