FYI - Northern Chainsaw Sharpener

[chugbug]

Thanks for the positive reply pa plumber , I'll probably get one ordered but was wondering if the shims were still available ??

 

[PA Plumber]

Thanks for the positive reply pa plumber , I'll probably get one ordered but was wondering if the shims were still available ??

You're welcome.

There is a "hitch in the giddy-up" on the shims. I did use my for a few chains before installing the shim/washer. It did a great job, just required more due diligence in lining up the wheel when switching sides.

 

[chugbug]

Well I got one of the grinders on the way , if you guys have any of the washer/ shim kits avail please let me know how much and I will get it out to you . Thanks for all the help and info on this , Bruce

 

[ButcherGY54]

Well you guys did it again!!! Just got my Grinder. Did a couple chains. Now I'll do some mods to it.

Thanks.
David

 

[woodchux]

Laissez les bon temps roulet !

 

[arlen]

I make the washers, but can no longer get the shims. After I get a filing project done for a very patient AS member, I'll buy the tools and shim stock to finish the kits.
Rob

Hi are you still making the shims and washers ? If so I would like a kit. I tried to send you a PM but your mail box is Full.

thanks David

 

[Moss Man]

I believe 041 had said something about caring for his parents and not having time for extra activities? I pm'd him with no response.

 

[danl]

Does any one know the size of the two ball bearings for the detent settings?

I lost both of mine and right now just have bbs in there, they are a little small.

Thanks
Dan

 

[mrimpacto]

Hi, just wondering what the status / price on the kits are? I'm ready to pull the pin on one and want to make it right. Just let me know when you're back in business. Thanks

 

[chugbug]

better wheel for northern sharpener

I know it was probably mentioned in the northern thread but its 45 pages long now , I noticed the wheels that came with my the grinder don't fit the arbour very well , there is quite a bit of slop and when turning the grinder on you can see the wheel is spinning out of round , who makes a reasonable replacement wheel for it .

 

[Moss Man]

I know it was probably mentioned in the northern thread but its 45 pages long now , I noticed the wheels that came with my the grinder don't fit the arbour very well , there is quite a bit of slop and when turning the grinder on you can see the wheel is spinning out of round , who makes a reasonable replacement wheel for it .

I believe people here have mentioned using Oregon wheels, apparently the 511a wheels fit the Northern.

 

[chugbug]

Thanks moss man , I should have thought of that .

 

[Moss Man]

Thanks moss man , I should have thought of that .

No problem, I believe the wheel quality is much improved over the Northern.
Good luck and post up how you make out, I just bought the Northern grinder and haven't had the time to set it up yet.

 

[chugbug]

Moss man , maybe you have seen my comments , but I did get mine up and going the other day and my first chain turned out really good . Mounted it to a piece of 1'' thick wood with a piece of 2x2 angle underneath that I can put in the vise on my workbench . The only fault so far is the slop in the vise hub , it could use a .010-.012 thick shim to tighten it up,and the grinding wheel has to big of hole in it and I get some out round when it spins other than that - so far so good , have fun!!!

Just double check your depth setting when switching from right to left on the cutters.

 

[Kansas]

Hey guys I thought I would reiterate one mod I made at the get go that is a time saver and simple to do and thats an arm stop that the Oregon has and this doesnt.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63100&d=1200668379

If this doesnt work the post is #615 on this thread. I wanted to just re-post the pic but dont know how sorry. hth someone

Kansas

 

[parrisw]

Hey guys I thought I would reiterate one mod I made at the get go that is a time saver and simple to do and thats an arm stop that the Oregon has and this doesnt.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=63100&d=1200668379

If this doesnt work the post is #615 on this thread. I wanted to just re-post the pic but dont know how sorry. hth someone

Kansas

What does this do?

 

[Kansas]

What does this do?

It stops the arm from going all the way up is all it lets the arm stay at a reasonable level while setting the chain to the next tooth so you arnt reaching so far to pull the arm down for me it saves effort. hth

Kansas

 

[parrisw]

It stops the arm from going all the way up is all it lets the arm stay at a reasonable level while setting the chain to the next tooth so you arnt reaching so far to pull the arm down for me it saves effort. hth

Kansas

How does it stop it, hard to tell by that pic on exactly what its doing.

 

[Kansas]

How does it stop it, hard to tell by that pic on exactly what its doing.

Yeah the arm is held down in that pic isnt it, well look at the bolt with the 2 flat washers there on the right side at the hinge on the back of the arm and look at the bottom half of the grinder where the bolt would hit if the arm was up.

The washers are the adjustment add or remove to suit you.

Actually the dirt is cleaned a bit where the bolt contacts the bottom half you can just see that.

A 511a Oregon has the same type of stop if you look at one of those. If you have any more questions I can post a pic for you let me know. Believe me it works good hth

Kansas

 

[parrisw]

Yeah the arm is held down in that pic isnt it, well look at the bolt with the 2 flat washers there on the right side at the hinge on the back of the arm and look at the bottom half of the grinder where the bolt would hit if the arm was up.

The washers are the adjustment add or remove to suit you.

Actually the dirt is cleaned a bit where the bolt contacts the bottom half you can just see that.

A 511a Oregon has the same type of stop if you look at one of those. If you have any more questions I can post a pic for you let me know. Believe me it works good hth

Kansas

Ok, I gotcha now.

Thanks