Automatic Chain Filer (yes, filer, not grinder)
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Anything on price?
Does not appear to be 'automatic' in the sense of place-it-on-and-let-er-rip, but I assume that the set up becomes pretty quick, when using it on a regular basis.
I like:
- range of chains (1/4 to .404 pitch);
- length of chain (up to 166 DL);
- accommodates double left or right cutters at the start of a loop;
- adjustable angles;
- adjustable file pressure;
- user controls the number of file passes (you decide when it it 'done').
Philbert
Guessing that you need to put in the dl's so it knows when it's finished, otherwise you would need to stand there and watch it as it would continue to file the cutters?
Nice that it allows you to enter different numbers of file strokes for L and R cutters, to help even out a chain, if needed.
Philbert
Philbert
And pressure it said in that new video.
Bump!
I have been following this for about a year and a half, contacting Vallorbe several times. They have chosen Ahlborn Equipment (parent company of Forester Equipment) in North-Central Wisconsin as their exclusive US distributor for this 'V-OAK' product: https://ahlbornequipment.com/vallorbeautomatedsawchainsharpenervoak.aspx
I did reach out to them to ask about a demo unit (they are about 4 hours from me) to evaluate, but nothing has been worked out. A few people contacted me in another thread about this, so I am updating this one.
List price is close to $5,000.00 as I understand.
Philbert
I have been following this for about a year and a half, contacting Vallorbe several times. They have chosen Ahlborn Equipment (parent company of Forester Equipment) in North-Central Wisconsin as their exclusive US distributor for this 'V-OAK' product: https://ahlbornequipment.com/vallorbeautomatedsawchainsharpenervoak.aspx
I did reach out to them to ask about a demo unit (they are about 4 hours from me) to evaluate, but nothing has been worked out. A few people contacted me in another thread about this, so I am updating this one.
List price is close to $5,000.00 as I understand.
Philbert
Neat looking machine but at $5K I reckon I'll stick with my Granberg and other manual tools and a little elbow grease for my limited use.
That's the real question: not if it works, but what is it's value? Is it a time saver? Does it file better than by hand? Is it more consistent? A display / conversation piece?
$5K buys a lot of other sharpening equipment and supplies.
Philbert
Mods can close my thread.
Thanks Philbert.
Thanks Philbert.
5k would buy a lot of people a life time supply of chains, at $20 bucks a pop for a new 20" full chisel 3/16 chain that's 250 chains.
Cutting 6 cord of firewood every year since 1977 and average about maybe 2000' of saw logs every 4-5 years for lumber needs ( I hire a portable mill every so often ) as well. I have gone through less than maybe 10-12 chains I am guessing.
I can pretty easily drop, limb and saw up stove length 3 cord of hardwood,.. easy with one sharpening. Honestly I was going to say 6 cord but instead said 3 so as to avoid any pretense of exaggerating the amount of sharpening's I do per winters firewood.
Cutting 6 cord of firewood every year since 1977 and average about maybe 2000' of saw logs every 4-5 years for lumber needs ( I hire a portable mill every so often ) as well. I have gone through less than maybe 10-12 chains I am guessing.
I can pretty easily drop, limb and saw up stove length 3 cord of hardwood,.. easy with one sharpening. Honestly I was going to say 6 cord but instead said 3 so as to avoid any pretense of exaggerating the amount of sharpening's I do per winters firewood.
Automatic chain grinders cost up to $20K. Might make sense for some shops.
Still would like to see and try / evaluate this unit, and get more information who it is targeted at: saw service shops? tree companies? elite individuals?
Philbert
Millwrights, it’s targeted at millwrights.
you know, someone who can keep a wool mill in tune...
you know, someone who can keep a wool mill in tune...
