1970's electric chainsaw sharpener ?

[captain dangers]

i just picked up this old Progress electric chainsaw sharpener and was told it was from the 1970's , i cannot find any information it or where it was manufactured, it does have Progress stuck on it in a sticker form but this may be just a brand it was sold under here in the u.k? i thought it may be a Nielsen ? given its green color. i would be most grateful if anyone could identify it as the old stuff appears to be better made than the new stuff these days with our throw away manufacturing to keep the economy alive . C D

 

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@Philbert

 

[SimonHS]

Just resurrecting this old thread as I have picked up one of these Progres chain grinders. There is not much information about it on the net. Does anyone have an old brochure or instruction manual for it please?

Things I like about it:

• Almost all metal construction
• Sturdy - no flex - no play in the hinge
• Has forward and reverse rotation
• Has a travel limiter, so you don't have to swing the head through a big arc to get the stone to touch the chain
• The chain vice is sturdy
• The chain vice can be tilted ten degrees either way

Things I don't like about it:

• The motor start capacitor has broken off at the base. It still works. Epoxy should fix it
• It looks like the vice cannot be adjusted to centre
• The angle scales are cheap stickers

Pictures below.

 

[9jme9]

I've picked up one similar to this too, although mine is red. Seems solid and well put together.

Just in the process of cleaning it up and need to put a new grinding wheel onto it.

I thought it would be obvious enough how to do that, but can't see how the two discs that clamp the wheel come apart!
Grub screw and end bolt I've removed.

Does anyone who has this grinder have any suggestions? (before I attack it with anger and force)

Thanks

 

[Philbert]

can't see how the two discs that clamp the wheel come apart!

Photos?

Thanks.

Philbert

 

[9jme9]

Photos?

Thanks.

Philbert

I removed it off the motor shaft, but perhaps should have left it on.
I had just assumed the two parts would come apart

 

[Woodslasher]

I removed it off the motor shaft, but perhaps should have left it on.
I had just assumed the two parts would come apart

I'd use a screwdriver to pry them apart of give them a couple of raps with a hammer. It looks like the cardboard on the wheel is holding them together, as opposed to their being attached to each other.

 

[9jme9]

I'd use a screwdriver to pry them apart of give them a couple of raps with a hammer. It looks like the cardboard on the wheel is holding them together, as opposed to their being attached to each other.

Thanks, was worried it might be threaded so didn't want to hit it too hard.

Took your advice and it eventually came apart. It has a locating dowel which with the rust had made it tight

 

[kipkasper09]

i just picked up this old Progress electric chainsaw sharpener and was told it was from the 1970's , i cannot find any information it or where it was manufactured, it does have Progress stuck on it in a sticker form but this may be just a brand it was sold under here in the u.k? i thought it may be a Nielsen ? given its green color. i would be most grateful if anyone could identify it as the old stuff appears to be better made than the new stuff these days with our throw away manufacturing to keep the economy alive . C D

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My Dad has 1 but the motor is gone in it were looking for a new motor if any of you guys could point us in the right direction he swears by them as he used to fix saws, bikes anything 2 r 4 stroke etc tia.

 

[Lightning Performance]

My Dad has 1 but the motor is gone in it were looking for a new motor if any of you guys could point us in the right direction he swears by them as he used to fix saws, bikes anything 2 r 4 stroke etc tia.

Have it redone at place that rebuilds old car bits or antique electric motors.
Best bet most times.

I redid my 1939 Dodge three window coupe from 6V to 12v for street rod use. It had factory electric wipers in the cowl. Had a few more 120v electric motors rewound and readied by the same guy. You can hand wind them but it takes more time or upgrade the coil winding to permanent magnets glued in like a boat trim and tilt motor on an outboard engine. Modern starter motors are the place to get the right size magnets most times.