Maxx or Oregon hydraulic grinder.

[ChoppyChoppy]

What is the brand and model i can’t open the link

See if this works, I'm on my computer now.

https://www.amazon.com/Timber-Tuff-...514951651&sr=8-1&keywords=timber+tuff+grinder

 

[flatbroke]

Thanks. Baileys was the only place I knew of. I will look at those other vendors now. Unfortunately I bought a 576xp from them today for my brother.

 

[flatbroke]

See if this works, I'm on my computer now.

https://www.amazon.com/Timber-Tuff-...514951651&sr=8-1&keywords=timber+tuff+grinder

What model Oregon does it compare to? I ordered it right now by the way. Thanks for the link

 

[Philbert]

What model Oregon does it compare to? I ordered it right now by the way. Thanks for the link

It's a clone. Not the same quality. Not the same quality wheels.

See PM sent.

Philbert

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

What model Oregon does it compare to? I ordered it right now by the way. Thanks for the link

510 I think? I'd have to look at the 2 Oregon grinders we have, but it's pretty much the same machine.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

It's a clone. Not the same quality. Not the same quality wheels.

See PM sent.

Philbert

We use it pretty much daily and I have no complaints. I've probably sharpened a couple thousand loops on it.

The grinding wheels it came with worked fine though I put CBN wheels on it and an Oregon grinder we have setup for doing depth guages.

I like that it has an up travel stop, where the 2 Oregon grinders we have don't. Otherwise they are pretty much the same.

 

[Big_Eddy]

510 I think? I'd have to look at the 2 Oregon grinders we have, but it's pretty much the same machine.

420 actually. The timbertuff linked is 230watts.
The primary difference between the 420 and 510 is the power of the motor. The 510 steps up to a 4.3 amp / 300watt motor

 

[Philbert]

Matter of preference.

Some guys are happy with $100 chainsaws. Some buy the cheapest chains they can buy, and love Harbor Freight tools. If you want an inexpensive clone grinder, there are much cheaper ones ($70 - $100) on eBay: search for 'Laser Chain Grinder' or 'Electric Chain Grinder', etc. These are a long way from the grinders that the OP listed in the thread title.

I have found big differences in the quality of grinding wheels and how they sharpen; similar to the differences between sharp and dull chains. If you just add in the cost of 3 replacement wheels to that TimberTuff grinder, you are already past the cost of the basic, no frills, full-sized, Tecomec grinder on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Co...ounted-sharpener-Oregon-520-120-/381918670400

Some guys here on A.S. love their clone grinders. But a lot of them have commented on inconsistent quality, and on modifications, adjustments, shimming, etc.that they needed to do to make them work better. We have many threads on this (note: 'Northern Tool' sold some of the early clones, and a lot of members used that as a general name for clone grinders):

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/fyi-northern-chainsaw-sharpener.39995/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/northern-hyd-grinder-making-it-work-pics.40844/
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/northern-grinder-breakage-hillbilly-fixes.112946/ (more thread links in Post#12)

Tips for using the 511A / 511AX / 520-120 style grinders, including adding upward travel stops, can be found in this thread:
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/511a-grinder-improvements-tweaks.197073/

Philbert

 

[flatbroke]

Thank you all for the tips and help. I really was clueless. I look forward to not having to drop chains off at the shop anymore.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

511a is the Oregon model the Timber Tough copies.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

 

[flatbroke]

Thanks for the help every one. I ended up with the Oregon manual lock. Got it mounted today at what I believe to be a comfortable standing height. Need to add some lights and run power but that’s simple. I kept it on a 2ft wide and 20 inch deep board so I have room to place objects if needed. I can make adjustments as needed.