Gamn Chain Sharpener.

[Tree Reb]

Anyone ever used one? There's one for sale here.



I've bought a few thing from him, he comes up with some good old stuff.

I did a search, there's a similar one. http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/ $130. There's a dealer here but no price. http://www.peerlessproducts.com.au/products/accessories/00057

I don't need it, just thought I might buy it but it's going up in price. Made about 1980 according to this. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Mode...-01/Two-Fine-Chain-Saw-Sharpeners.aspx?page=2

 

[Husabud]

Nice. I'll take it. Lol it looks cool, I wond how fast it is.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I wonder how it works???

 

[treesmith]

Here's what I found about it......http://www.motherearthnews.com/Mode...-01/Two-Fine-Chain-Saw-Sharpeners.aspx?page=2. Doesn't interest me, but it might actually be a useful sharpener to some folks. Sounds somewhat like a manual grinder.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Seems kinda weird to me.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Looks like a file guide to me...

 

[Tree Reb]

It is a manual grinder, uses a carbide burr and lasts about a hundred sharpens.

I was only thinking about the vintage resale later, but I let it go. Someone wanted it, probably a collector and they'll pay too much sometimes.





There was a video in the first link, just a modern version and works the same.

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[MasterBlaster]

Meh...

I'll pass.

 

[treesmith]

I wasn't interested to begin with, but if it only lasts 100 sharpenings, I'm DEFINITELY not interested. I have thought of investing in a 12-volt grinder for those times when I hit rock/metal/etc and have to file and file to get to good tooth. Anybody got a recommendation on portable (powered) grinders?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Anybody got a recommendation on portable (powered) grinders?

Not me. I don't believe in those things.

 

[treesmith]

I don't either, but I do believe I have hit more metal/debris in the last two years than I ever have. I get tired of filing away to get to good tooth, when grinder would do it so much faster.

 

[Tree Reb]

The burrs are replaceable, most tool shops have them evidently.

I'll stick with my file and rake handle.

I have seen a 12volt disk grinder that fits on the cutter bar. Made in Italy, but it's been a while probably not around now.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Will Malloff in his 'Chainsaw Lumber Making' book, shows one that sits on the bar and has a pivoting arm, like the stationary ones that you use on chain off the bar. Probably that Italian one. I think I looked into it way back when, and it wasn't available.

 

[Tree Reb]

I just had a look, Oregon has one. http://www.oregonchain.com/pro/products/accessories/12VoltBarMountedGrinder.htm

No price but won't be cheap I bet.

 

[MasterBlaster]

THAT looks interesting!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Baileys sells it....
http://www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?SKW=oregon%20grinder&catID=9758