Simington / Silvey Square Chain Grinders Tips/Tricks/Secrets

[Wolverine]

Ok I figured it did thanks for posted video!!

Do you always keep the chain in the same spot or do you move that that part any

Yes, I move it. I can easily adjust for a more durable grind vs. fast.

 

[Khntr85]

Yes, I move it. I can easily adjust for a more durable grind vs. fast.

Nice that’s what I was wondering!!!!

 

[Wolverine]

 

[Khntr85]

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Are those done on a 450???

Also did you modify the chain holder to move like that or did it do it stock???

 

[Wolverine]

Are those done on a 450???

Also did you modify the chain holder to move like that or did it do it stock???

Yes they were.
Definitely not how it came but I personally did not do it. It’s a piece of delrin.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Yes they were.
Definitely not how it came but I personally did not do it. It’s a piece of delrin.

IIRC, Scarr made it for Randy and he generously gave it to me...

 

[Khntr85]

Yes they were.
Definitely not how it came but I personally did not do it. It’s a piece of delrin.

So that one has a lot more movement that a “stock” 450 grinder would??

 

[Wolverine]

So that one has a lot more movement that a “stock” 450 grinder would??

OE 450 just has 2 holes to thread that chain holder knob into, as far as I know. You can’t raise or lower the holder. The eccentric allows a lot of variations. Since it was like this when I got it, I can’t compare to stock. I do know I can position the top plate exactly where I want it.

 

[srcarr52]

I believe Shaun makes an adjustable arm for it, but it’s been a while, could be wrong on that one. You can also shim your wheel down to get some adjustment

Yup, I can modify those old Simington 450's so they have a vertical and horizontal adjustment.

 

[Khntr85]

Yup, I can modify those old Simington 450's so they have a vertical and horizontal adjustment.

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What’s that arm cost a feller????

 

[srcarr52]

What’s that arm cost a feller????

I modify the original arm and then make a few components for it all to work. Probably around $250 with return shipping.