maxx grinder

[mugsyboy]

i want to buy a maxx grinder. but i want to know how good the vise clamps the chain. i want to use abn wheels on it. seems to me the 511 works when the chain is new but then if the chain is half wore it don't hold it. it flips the cutter up. because the cutter is to far past the clamp. thank you

 

[Jim Shockey]

I havn't had mine that long but it holds the chain very good. The self clamping feature of the Maxx is amazingly fast and very easy. It has a separate ajustment for moving the vice back and forth so you can get more or less hook on the chain. Jim

 

[Frank Boyer]

I have a Maxx and the vise holds the chain very well. It has adjustments for different driver thickness.

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

Add another to the list... very good grinder overall.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Ive got one and very please with it...

Need to find a way to get the chain centered when the head is flipped 60 degrees to the opposite. But for now I just leave it and turn the vise.

 

[314epw]

Maxx

I have mine for about 8 months.No problems what so ever.
Ed

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

Need to find a way to get the chain centered when the head is flipped 60 degrees to the opposite. But for now I just leave it and turn the vise.

I'm probably being 'tarded but I don't follow exactly what you're saying. Please enlighten me, Casey.

 

[CaseyForrest]

OK, if I file all the right cutters, and then flip the head the opposite 60 degrees, turn the vice and such to get the left cutters, I have to adjust the stop so the wheel actually makes contact with the cutter.

 

[Jim Shockey]

When I set mine up I checked that very close and it was within 3 or 4 thousands form side to side ( tooth length). I am happy with that and I'm satisfied with the grinder and the job it does on the chain. Jim

 

[Frank Boyer]

OK, if I file all the right cutters, and then flip the head the opposite 60 degrees, turn the vice and such to get the left cutters, I have to adjust the stop so the wheel actually makes contact with the cutter.

I have not had that problem. Make sure that the table is not moving back and forth when you change sides. I keep the unit on right side as you look at when grinding on "0" for both sides. It is susposed to be on 10 towards you for square teeth.

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

OK, if I file all the right cutters, and then flip the head the opposite 60 degrees, turn the vice and such to get the left cutters, I have to adjust the stop so the wheel actually makes contact with the cutter.

OK, I get it now...mine is the same way. I measure the cutters with calipers to ensure they are the same lenght on both sides and adjust the stop accordingly. Just one quick check after the flip and GO...

 

[Xtra]

Good grinder. I've used it some much I had to replace the chain stop because it had a groove worn thru it.

As I've said in other posts I use the cyclone wheels from Bailey's, expensive, but they cut fast, cool, and keep their profile.

I'll usually file chains once or twice by hand in the field and then even everything up the next time with the grinder.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I have not had that problem. Make sure that the table is not moving back and forth when you change sides. I keep the unit on right side as you look at when grinding on "0" for both sides. It is susposed to be on 10 towards you for square teeth.

I have noticed the table does have some lateral movement, but not enough to justify the difference in distance from wheel to cutter!!

Its not a big deal...I just leave the head tilted to the right.

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

Good grinder. I've used it some much I had to replace the chain stop because it had a groove worn thru it.

As I've said in other posts I use the cyclone wheels from Bailey's, expensive, but they cut fast, cool, and keep their profile.

I'll usually file chains once or twice by hand in the field and then even everything up the next time with the grinder.

Hey, how coarse is the grit on those wheels? I have a diamond wheel I bought from GB and it seems more coarse than it needs to be. It works fine but raises more burr than I like, even when I'm taking off only the bare minimum necessary to get it sharp.