Want to Sell Oregan 511A Chain Shapener

[mattfr12]

Like new rarely used since we usually have to sharpen them in the field. Ordered it a few years ago and its just been sitting on my bench ever since. Have at least 2 spare wheels and dressing stone to go with it. If you guys need some pictures ill take some in the morning when I get to the shop.

$250.00 to your door

 

[mattfr12]

Stock photo but actually similar condition.

 

[S Tebo]

Like new rarely used since we usually have to sharpen them in the field. Ordered it a few years ago and its just been sitting on my bench ever since. Have at least 2 spare wheels and dressing stone to go with it. If you guys need some pictures ill take some in the morning when I get to the shop.

$250.00 to your door

Nice deal here- I absolutely love mine, especially for the money. The 511A is actually better than the AX IMHO. GLWS

 

[mattfr12]

Bump

 

[mattfr12]

Bump$ 225.00

 

[Philbert]

If you guys need some pictures ill take some in the morning when I get to the shop.

Your stock picture is actually a different model: 511AX. Actual photos would help show the condition of yours.

Philbert

 

[mattfr12]

I'll get some today I think some just grabbed it tho if they decide not to I'll get some up.

 

[mattfr12]

 

[Philbert]

Yours is a 511AX model, with the self-centering vise and wheel wear compensation adjustment.

Philbert

 

[mattfr12]

Yours is a 511AX model, with the self-centering vise and wheel wear compensation adjustment.

Philbert

Thanks I had no idea the exact model. We always wind up hand filling in the field never get to use it. Used it alot at first then got tired of even taking the chain off to sharpen it.

 

[treebilly]

Got one at work that I set up and taught the owners son to use. Keeps him busy and away from me. Actually I've never used it for my chains. I always hand file mine. They do work nice with a little practice. Great for a rocked chain if you have the patience to hit the teeth a few times

 

[mattfr12]

Got one at work that I set up and taught the owners son to use. Keeps him busy and away from me. Actually I've never used it for my chains. I always hand file mine. They do work nice with a little practice. Great for a rocked chain if you have the patience to hit the teeth a few times

Ya I'm in the same boat I only take the chain off the bar once it's shot or pops off.

I never sharpen them at the shop usually as soon as I hit something to get back to work.

Used it the first few weeks and went back to buying cases of hand files.

 

[mattfr12]

People won't believe this but I bet I can sharpen the chain by hand almost as fast if you include the time of removing it from the bar. Switching the top and bottom over to do the other side. I know I'm better with a hand file.

I usually change the angle of new chains slightly right out of the b6ox. I make it more squared. Seems to take a little bit more of a bite.

 

[fastLeo151]

I'd like to own this but I'd also like to buy a new gun on Saturday at the gun show...

 

[S Tebo]

People won't believe this but I bet I can sharpen the chain by hand almost as fast if you include the time of removing it from the bar. Switching the top and bottom over to do the other side. I know I'm better with a hand file.

I usually change the angle of new chains slightly right out of the b6ox. I make it more squared. Seems to take a little bit more of a bite.

Where these things really shine is when you have a lot of chains (I have 50 or so that I cycle through) and when the edge goes off or you hit dirt or something, you just throw a another sharp,chain on and keep on getting with the program. I just pile my chains up and then use a cold and rainy or snowy day to sharpen them in batches. With a little practice, you can do a whole chain in 2-3 minutes (that is if you are not setting the depth on the rakers). I tend to take a little more time with mine- five minutes or so each chain to get them exact without overheating the cutters. The thing I like better is that both sides of the chain come out with exactly the same angle and saw dosen't C-cut or wander. I always seem to struggle with getting one of the two sides even when I free hand file- but that might just be me. Nice piece and price though!

 

[Philbert]

'Sharpening' means different things to different people. For some guys, it is a few swipes with a sharp file to maintain a sharp edge. They do this every tank of fuel or so. For other guys, it is when the back of the cutter cuts as well as the front. They get 2 to 3 'sharpenings' out of a chain. Some guys never remove the chain from their saw until they buy a new one to replace it.

I sharpen batches of chains that have been used by storm cleanup volunteers - they hit a lot of debris in that stuff. I also scrounge, salvage, and save chains. I really like my 511A for that. I also like to carry 3 chains for each saw and swap them out in the woods (might do a light file touch up) - gets more even wear on the chains and sprocket.

Everybody has to find something that works for them. Mattfr 12 has decided that files work for him, so it is a win-win situation to offer his grinder to others. Looks like a good deal - if I was not already 'grindered-up' I would take a closer look!

Philbert

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Interested in any trades? Saws, parts, bars, chains, etc?

 

[longrange]

I have some time today. I only have to work till 10. Let me know if you are going to be home. I would like to pick it up today.