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Chainsaw grinder

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by jo191145, Aug 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM.

  1. jo191145

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    I'm not a sharpening guru. I do remember reading about some old grinders that were highly praised,,,maybe even for square grinding?
    Is this at least part of that setup?

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    jo191145, Aug 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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    Doesn’t look like square style from what I see.
     
    The Wood Wolverine, Aug 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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    nor I but I gotta ask :)
    The green part looks like it could possibly hold a lawnmower blade but but but
    It’s listed as a saw grinder but but but :)
     
    jo191145, Aug 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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    If the sticker on the motor is a good clue, it looks like it’s for sharpening the teeth on old buzzsaw style blades.
     
    Eric Wanderweg, Aug 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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    Yeah, that’s it. The contraption on the right locates the center hole of the circular blade. The post on the left is a stop for the backside of each tooth.
     
    Eric Wanderweg, Aug 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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    That makes sense. Never thought of a buzz saw. I’ve got one but don’t use it anymore. Would have been fun tho
     
    jo191145, Aug 9, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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