511A Grinder - Improvements / Tweaks?

[Philbert]

BUMP!

This photo is from an Oregon Disaster Response trailer: company reps and dealers show up at large scale disasters, sharpening chains for free, etc.

I noticed that they ran some bolts through unused mounting holes to use as hangers for chain loops.

My portable stand mounted grinders will have that accessory soon!

Philbert

 

[Wood Doctor]

I have a quick question. What is the best way to remove the axle that holds the heavy return spring that controls the vertical movement of the sharpener/motor/grinding wheel? My second one snapped today after about six years of work. I replaced the first one but cannot remember how I successfully removed the axle that holds the heavy spring (G042).


It looks like a simple press fit that I can carefully hammer out, but I want to be sure. Also if you take a look at post #244 on this thread. My shop-made invention is back in action today as I await the new spring that I ordered. TIA.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I have a quick question. What is the best way to remove the axle that holds the heavy return spring that controls the vertical movement of the sharpener/motor/grinding wheel? My second one snapped today after about six years of work. I replaced the first one but cannot remember how I successfully removed the axle that holds the heavy spring (G042).
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It looks like a simple press fit that I can carefully hammer out, but I want to be sure. Also if you take a look at post #244 on this thread. My shop-made invention is back in action today as I await the new spring that I ordered. TIA.

I just use a long punch and hammer.
Just swapped my 3rd spring in maybe a year