Maybe silvey should reopen their doors

[Philbert]

How is that but simington has no problem?

I don't know. Is it UL listed as a grinder, or just for electrical (cord, switch, motor, etc.?). Maybe they are just taking their chances or found someone to provide liability insurance.

Philbert

 

[ManiacalMark]

Good point there

 

[old guy]

The Simmington is reversable but always grinds away from the user.

 

[Frank bierce]

I do have a rs2 that could be used as a guinea pig

 

[jacob j.]

Is there really that great of a demand for chain grinders? Not a lot of hand falling going on compared to 10 years ago.

That's the big issue right there. More and more logging will be going mechanized, as compared to hiring hand fallers. The big fires will always need hand fallers but in recent years, professional arborists
have been filling that gap and that will likely be a continuing trend. Some arborists do like to square-grind, but many don't because they want their groundies to be able to hand round-file in the field
on big removals. I think the demand will be fairly small due to the number of used units in circulation and older guys getting out of the business. So as long as a guy takes that into account, they'll do ok.

 

[Skeans1]

That's the big issue right there. More and more logging will be going mechanized, as compared to hiring hand fallers. The big fires will always need hand fallers but in recent years, professional arborists
have been filling that gap and that will likely be a continuing trend. Some arborists do like to square-grind, but many don't because they want their groundies to be able to hand round-file in the field
on big removals. I think the demand will be fairly small due to the number of used units in circulation and older guys getting out of the business. So as long as a guy takes that into account, they'll do ok.

That and you have guys that will not let them go I’m one of those. We had our old forester stop by today he said the new plan is all hand cutting ground will be left for buffers and as a tax credit everything going forward will be mechanically cut.


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[RT47]

After using both the Razor Sharp II and the SDM 4 , i prefer the Razor sharp. Less fiddling around. Spoke with Shaun after purchasing his kit and said there is definitely a market here for RS IIs. No doubt be cheaper to produce than an SDM 4. Silveys patents have expired and the market is ripe for an alternative to the Simington. Threw together some footage of what goes on up here for you guys. Cheers!

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

I highly doubt those grinders will sell for those prices, but you never know. My dad sold his SDM-4 a few years back for $1800. I seen another mint one sell for the same. I sold my well used one a couple months back for $800 (looked about like the one listed for $2000)
If you think the markets there, id go for a SDM-4 or a improved RSII. Is there really that great of a demand for chain grinders? Not a lot of hand falling going on compared to 10 years ago. Plus, if I was in the market for a grinder, there is nothing wrong with a Simington. I know a lot of professional cutters using them. I feel like part of the reason guys want the Silveys is the history behind them. That’s what my old man used, I remember being out in the shop grinding chains with him when I was just a little kid.
The thing the Silveys got going for them is that they are really consistent and super smooth!
I have a Madsens catalog from 2008. Pro Sharp is listed at $2099.

This was from Sept of 2011

 

[Skeans1]

This was from Sept of 2011

Just to give you guys an idea the tree savers were listed for 3300 the last set I saw new at Madsens had a 4500 price tag that was around 2015.


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[jacob j.]

Just to give you guys an idea the tree savers were listed for 3300 the last set I saw new at Madsens had a 4500 price tag that was around 2015.


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When I bought my High-Jacker, it was $1,325.00. It was when they first came out and Bailey's was the first dealer to stock them. I can't remember how much the Tree-Savers were back then,
but a new RSII at the time was $575.00 (fall, 1996).

 

[Skeans1]

When I bought my High-Jacker, it was $1,325.00. It was when they first came out and Bailey's was the first dealer to stock them. I can't remember how much the Tree-Savers were back then,
but a new RSII at the time was $575.00 (fall, 1996).

My dad bought our pro sharp new for 1200 at the show years ago it’s an early one for sure.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Silvey 510 round grinder sold on eBay yesterday for $1700.00

 

[Frank bierce]

Silvey 510 round grinder sold on eBay yesterday for $1700.00

That’s gonzo!!!

 

[Master Bud II]

After using both the Razor Sharp II and the SDM 4 , i prefer the Razor sharp. Less fiddling around. Spoke with Shaun after purchasing his kit and said there is definitely a market here for RS IIs. No doubt be cheaper to produce than an SDM 4. Silveys patents have expired and the market is ripe for an alternative to the Simington. Threw together some footage of what goes on up here for you guys. Cheers!

Is That B.C. or Alaska ????

 

[RT47]

Nootka Island, BC

 

[Duane(Pa)]

 

[Skeans1]

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That’s nuts when a new one is around a grand.


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[BlacknTan]

After using both the Razor Sharp II and the SDM 4 , i prefer the Razor sharp. Less fiddling around. Spoke with Shaun after purchasing his kit and said there is definitely a market here for RS IIs. No doubt be cheaper to produce than an SDM 4. Silveys patents have expired and the market is ripe for an alternative to the Simington. Threw together some footage of what goes on up here for you guys. Cheers!

Count me in..

I just can't get past the workmanship on the Simington. I have no problem paying the freight for a proper tool!