Want to Buy Silvey Round Ground Grinder

[Promac555]

Hey Everybody -

I am looking for a round ground Silvey in good working order that needs a new home. A 510 with a light and a good wheel for 3/8 chain is in my dreams - but I'm open to suggestions of other Silvey round ground models.

I grew up near Beaverton, Oregon and have been fascinated with Wigwam burners and big saws since I was a kid.

Fast forward and I have lived in Virginia for a while and have 4 saws (including the ProMac 555 that I bought new in 1979) and I'm what I call an "Urban Logger." Meaning a Arborist friend calls me when he has nice Oak, Locust or Cherry logs on his truck and they end up next to my driveway. But - since they are "city" trees - they sometimes contain big nails, civil war bullets, chain link fence, rocks, metal posts...you name it and, since the diameter is usually 30ish inches, oftentimes the metal is so deep that my metal detector doesn't pick up on it. Meaning some of my chains pay a heavy price.

Some of the logs end up as firewood and some gets sawn out into boards and I build tables. I have filed for 40 plus years and still enjoy that as "therapy" but I want a top quality grinder to bring a growing number of chains back to factory (or better) spec's.

So that's my story - anyone have a Silvey that needs a good home?

Thanks for listening and my name is Stuart

 

[R DeLawter]

Hi Stuart,
Welcome aboard and good hunting. Just keep on the look out and one will show up. I also like your story.

 

[gulity1]

At least there was one for sale on here... a week ago 510 might have been setup for sq though I dont remember?? I know the seller had 2 machines for sale though both silveys for like 600-700 I think maybe possiably...?

 

[R DeLawter]

The 510 is for round ground chain.

 

[c5rulz]

I know where there is a brand new in the box Silvey 510, but the price is steep,$950, PM me if interested.

 

[R DeLawter]

You might state if it has the stand with it for that price. I would bet there are several around that will come up for sale in time. Thanks for posting about Silvey. They produced some nice grinders.

 

[c5rulz]

You might state if it has the stand with it for that price. I would bet there are several around that will come up for sale in time. Thanks for posting about Silvey. They produced some nice grinders.

No stand.

 

[Promac555]

Gulp - $950 for a NIB Silvey 510!
That's a mighty big price for a mighty nice grinder, but I have a drop of Scottish blood so I'll have to pass on the offer.
I can't get over the comparison that $950 would also buy 30 brand new chains and a case of Pferd files.
But what an awesome machine.
I just contracted with a guy in Wisconsin to purchase his old Bell k245 and he said he'd mail it to me in the box that his new grinder came in - but that's all he would say.
Hmmm - could there be more than one NIB 510 in Wisconsin? I'll report back when I open the box.
BTW - I'm still on a hunt for a "value priced" 300 or 510 because my collection of "rocked" chains is growing and I'm NOT going to exhaust one brand new file sharpening one chain - ever again!

 

[c5rulz]

Gulp - $950 for a NIB Silvey 510!
That's a mighty big price for a mighty nice grinder, but I have a drop of Scottish blood so I'll have to pass on the offer.

I understand what your are saying regarding the price but it's the first one I have heard about.

Funny how price goes up when it is no longer made. What's happened to the price of Stihl MS200T's.

 

[S Tebo]

Hey Everybody -

I am looking for a round ground Silvey in good working order that needs a new home. A 510 with a light and a good wheel for 3/8 chain is in my dreams - but I'm open to suggestions of other Silvey round ground models.

I grew up near Beaverton, Oregon and have been fascinated with Wigwam burners and big saws since I was a kid.

Fast forward and I have lived in Virginia for a while and have 4 saws (including the ProMac 555 that I bought new in 1979) and I'm what I call an "Urban Logger." Meaning a Arborist friend calls me when he has nice Oak, Locust or Cherry logs on his truck and they end up next to my driveway. But - since they are "city" trees - they sometimes contain big nails, civil war bullets, chain link fence, rocks, metal posts...you name it and, since the diameter is usually 30ish inches, oftentimes the metal is so deep that my metal detector doesn't pick up on it. Meaning some of my chains pay a heavy price.

Some of the logs end up as firewood and some gets sawn out into boards and I build tables. I have filed for 40 plus years and still enjoy that as "therapy" but I want a top quality grinder to bring a growing number of chains back to factory (or better) spec's.

So that's my story - anyone have a Silvey that needs a good home?

Thanks for listening and my name is Stuart

Stuart,
Hello neighbor, I'm in MD and have been a member for about a year and a half now- so welcome! Even though I'm in my early 40's and have been using saws since I was 9 or so years old, I have learned a lot since joining AS. For what it's worth, I have always sharpened by hand, then progressed to the rotary/ Dremmel tool with the stones method (better & faster than by hand, but still not very accurate for consistent angles). Recently, on AS I bought an Oregon 511A grinder and although ideally I would like to eventually move up to a Stihl USG grinder, I have to say for the money- they are pretty damn good for the average weekend warrior. Simple, accurate and consistent- not to mention relatively cheap to buy and operate (especially used). I bought mine as a entry level unit and I buck about 30 or so cords a year with 10 saws running about 30-40 chains and I think it will meet my needs just fine, especially if I invest in a CBN wheel for it. Your mileage may vary, but light years ahead of by hand and I promise you will never go back. FYI- If for some reason you decide to look at other brands, (after a lot of research) I have found that Russo Power & Equipment, Chicago IL, has some pretty good prices on Oregon & Stilh etc. (ex; New Oregon 511AX w/ 3 wheels is usually $311.09 Including Shipping). Just a though... Anyway, good luck with your search! Scott

 

[Promac555]

Stuart,
Hello neighbor, I'm in MD and have been a member for about a year and a half now- so welcome! Even though I'm in my early 40's and have been using saws since I was 9 or so years old, I have learned a lot since joining AS. For what it's worth, I have always sharpened by hand, then progressed to the rotary/ Dremmel tool with the stones method (better & faster than by hand, but still not very accurate for consistent angles). Recently, on AS I bought an Oregon 511A grinder and although ideally I would like to eventually move up to a Stihl USG grinder, I have to say for the money- they are pretty damn good for the average weekend warrior. Simple, accurate and consistent- not to mention relatively cheap to buy and operate (especially used). I bought mine as a entry level unit and I buck about 30 or so cords a year with 10 saws running about 30-40 chains and I think it will meet my needs just fine, especially if I invest in a CBN wheel for it. Your mileage may vary, but light years ahead of by hand and I promise you will never go back. FYI- If for some reason you decide to look at other brands, (after a lot of research) I have found that Russo Power & Equipment, Chicago IL, has some pretty good prices on Oregon & Stilh etc. (ex; New Oregon 511AX w/ 3 wheels is usually $311.09 Including Shipping). Just a though... Anyway, good luck with your search! Scott

Well well well -

Scott - man you've got the best of both worlds. You live on the Maryland Eastern Shore and you have awesome saws! What town on the Eastern Shore and what kind of trees are there? My son went to the Del-Mar-VA (Delaware - Maryland - Virginia) Boy Scout Camp some years ago and I remember that I brought home some Sassafras wood that was just the best smelling wood ever.

If any of us started out a boy on a saw at 9 years old now - we'd probably be in front of a judge 'splaining ourselves - but I like how you roll. Google "Columbus Day Storm 1962" and I was 5 during the event and I remember it like yesterday. Over 100 mph sustained winds for hours, my kindergarten building disappeared, no power for two weeks and that's when I was handed my first ax - heck everybody was out clearing storm debris for months.

I hear you on hand filing and - to me - it's "therapy" - but with a hitch. A "regular" dull blade requires three "licks" from a good file and then that cutter is again sharp. But - chains that require dozens of licks per cutter make me crazy and that's why I'm looking for a good grinder.

My research all of last winter was on chainsaw sharpeners and here's what I learned. Silvey is #1 and the Stihl USG is #2 and still in production. Since I was born in Oregon - I want a machine made in Oregon and the "Oregon" grinders are all made overseas - so I'm holding out for a Silvey (with a CBN wheel) as my dream machine.

Scott - forever guys have told me that they'd never use a grinder because it would degrade the temper of the cutter. But if I take my time and just take off the minimum metal, I figure I can get all my chains back to factory (or better) settings so I appreciate your solid advice and you're like a lot of other guys on this site - you've got a good sense of humor! Which comes in pretty handy in the sawing business!

Great talking to you Scott -

- Stuart

 

[S Tebo]

Well well well -

Scott - man you've got the best of both worlds. You live on the Maryland Eastern Shore and you have awesome saws! What town on the Eastern Shore and what kind of trees are there? My son went to the Del-Mar-VA (Delaware - Maryland - Virginia) Boy Scout Camp some years ago and I remember that I brought home some Sassafras wood that was just the best smelling wood ever.

If any of us started out a boy on a saw at 9 years old now - we'd probably be in front of a judge 'splaining ourselves - but I like how you roll. Google "Columbus Day Storm 1962" and I was 5 during the event and I remember it like yesterday. Over 100 mph sustained winds for hours, my kindergarten building disappeared, no power for two weeks and that's when I was handed my first ax - heck everybody was out clearing storm debris for months.

I hear you on hand filing and - to me - it's "therapy" - but with a hitch. A "regular" dull blade requires three "licks" from a good file and then that cutter is again sharp. But - chains that require dozens of licks per cutter make me crazy and that's why I'm looking for a good grinder.

My research all of last winter was on chainsaw sharpeners and here's what I learned. Silvey is #1 and the Stihl USG is #2 and still in production. Since I was born in Oregon - I want a machine made in Oregon and the "Oregon" grinders are all made overseas - so I'm holding out for a Silvey (with a CBN wheel) as my dream machine.

Scott - forever guys have told me that they'd never use a grinder because it would degrade the temper of the cutter. But if I take my time and just take off the minimum metal, I figure I can get all my chains back to factory (or better) settings so I appreciate your solid advice and you're like a lot of other guys on this site - you've got a good sense of humor! Which comes in pretty handy in the sawing business!

Great talking to you Scott -

- Stuart

Stuart,
Thanks for the kind words. Ha, small world as they say- my 13 year old son is a part of the same Boy Scout Council (Delmarva Troop 278) and is only one rank advancement away from Eagle Scout. I don't want to de-rail your Search Thread any more than I already have- so I'll send you a PM & fill you in on the rest.trust me, If there is a Silvey out there that fits your requirements and budget- these guys on here will most likely find it for you! Scott