Questions on Oregon 511a

[woodcutter82]

I’ve searched the forums but can’t seem to find an answer. I’m wanting to know if there is a different chain vise that I can retro fit to my 511a. If anyone knows please share. I’ve looked everywhere to no avail. Something like the photo below
Thanks. Adam.

 

[huskihl]

@Philbert

 

[Philbert]

That’s the vise for an Oregon 511AX (or equivalent Tecomec model). ArcherPlus on eBay usually has those: he is a Tecomec importer / distributor.

I believe that they are interchangeable with the 511A vices. They are ‘self-centering’, but some very high users felt that they wore out too fast. There are some threads here on that.

Philbert

 

[woodcutter82]

Do you know if the vice off of a Oregon 520-120 would retro fit. It looks like it would by just looking at the picture.

 

[woodcutter82]

I believe it’s also self centering works kinda like the original but the cam pulls on both sides. That is if it will work in the 511a base plate.

 

[Philbert]

I believe they will. Call Oregon and ask. 1-800-223-5168, Monday through Friday 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM PST.

Or ask ArcherPlus.

Philbert

 

[slabMan]

If and when you do find out if that will fit the 511a, I would appreciate a quick post, as I need to upgrade my orig. 511a vise. As most of you know, installing a reverse polarity switch in those grinders [so you can get same rotation for both sides of chain]. Your cbn or alum/ox [pink] wheel does not leave burrs when rotating into the tooth vs. going away...Thanks