Grinder wheels

[CaseyForrest]

OK, with the recent aquisition of grinders by many members here, me included, which wheels have you experienced grinders found to .....

Provide the best results...

Last the longest......

Hold their shape the longest...

Also, anyone using a diamond wheel and if so where did you get it? I see Baileys has these....

http://store.baileys-online.com/cgi-bin/baileys/1764?mv_session_id=9mS6L6pQ&product_sku=AB6%20316

Do these wear down?? Whats the actual usefull lifespan of one of them??

 

[dtw902]

These are the wheels I have used for years, they run cooler keep there shape and last a long time. Borazon for regular chain. Diamond for carbide chain. Here is the link scroll down towards the bottom of the page.

http://www.saw-toolsharpening.com/Saw Chain Sharpener.html

 

[CaseyForrest]

Thanks.

 

[314epw]

wheels

Let's try this again.First answer went into outer space!Casey I have a Maxx grinder.The wheels are made in Italy.I have sharpened about 40 chains and there is no wear.I watch the bar oil on the chain,starts to bubble,lift the wheel!This way you don't get blue teeth.The bigger the bite you take the faster the wheel will wear.I'm never in a hurry.If the chain is dirty after cutting,and sharpening,I spray with oven cleaner and let it soak.I hit it with a brush(nylon)and wash off.
When ordering wheels watch your diameter.They come in diffent sizes.Some are just 1/8th of an inch larger.Won't fit!
Ed

 

[olyman]

314--you say they are wearing good--where to buy those replacements????

 

[314epw]

get the wheels for Maxx

contact http://stores.ebay.com/SnSSaw.He sells daimond wheels also the wheels for the MaxxEmail him
Ed

 

[Lakeside53]

Be careful if you go looking for "diamond". Most sold as "diamond" are in fact Borazon (CBN); these are prefectly good, not as good as diamond, but the lack of distinction in the marketplace makes price comparison iffy at best.

I use a high quality borazon wheel, and have touched up carbide with it now and then, but it's not recommended.

 

[olyman]

314--says store does not exist!!!! ??????????

 

[Xtra]

I use the ABN Cyclone wheels from Bailey's on my Maxx.
Pricey, but they cut quick and cool.

I also first soak my chains overnight in a heated parts washer to clean them. After sharpening they're soaked overnight in winter weight Stihl bar oil and then hung up over a pan to drain.