Tecomec Super Jolly Chain Grinder

I reposted this to a new thread to better invite comments and pass on information.

Just out of the box today but not mounted yet. That's going to take some give and take for space and some creative engineering so the machine can be moved out of the way when not in use.

The unit is sold under the Sterns brand name, as you can see tagged on the upper left corner of the box. The machine is actually manufactured by and branded Tecomec. This same machine is also made for and branded as the Oregon 620-120. It's well made and appears very easy to use. It comes with 3 wheels to coverchains up to 3/4 and all needed extras.

At $280 and free shipping from Maverick Mower Supply its a great deal and as much as $125 cheaper than any other supplier.

Because, to start with, I'll only be grinding Stihl 3/8x.50 full chisel chains I've elected to use the 1/8 wheel. Stihl uses a smaller file and a smaller Timberline cutter so I'll start with the smaller of the two recommended wheels for this chain.

Thanks to huskihl for putting me on to this! Guys and gals like him is whatmakes this forum so great.

More pictures and information to follow once it's mounted and running.

 

I bought 1 to came in 2 days. I built a nice little mount so it will slide into the vice.
Today was first day sharping with it. I watched as many videos as I could. And tried reading about it. I find the instructions kinda lame. So videos and a few comments on here made it real easy. I should have tried it before I knocked the burrs off. But I did knock the burrs down . Which was on 1 of the videos I watched. I always hand filed and it came out so so . But never like a brand new chain. I shocked the sh@t out myself today after first sharpening and headed for the wood pile. Might even be better than new chain. Someone said that the second half of a chains life is even better. He might be right.
I need some help understanding when and where some of the different angles would be better.
I run a husqvarna 562XP with 24" oregon bar and a 73LGX084G full chisel chain.
I cut all hard wood for firewood get a lot of bigger stuff for free that won't go through a wood processor.
Today's angles where 55° 25° 10°

 

Usually a new chain comes with a listing of all the chain types and numbers with the corresponding sharpening angles. Well, Stihl chains anyway, that's all I use so I can't really speek for other chains.

 

I've been strongly considering the same machine - it has the hydraulic clamp right?

Are you using the wheels it comes with?

 

Hydraulic, yes.
The wheels that come with it are very good

 

I went by the book and used the 1/8 wheel. I am going to try what huskihl said and use the 3/16 on 3/8 chain next. And yes just used the wheels that came with it. Eventually I will get a good wheel once I learn a little more.

 

Not sure if i sharpen enough chains to justify the cost but it looks like a real nice unit, i already have 100 dollars invested in a diamond wheel. Maybe spend some stimulus money if i ever get it. LOL

 

Thanks for posting the info.

 

I've done chains for some of my neighbors. I don't charge anything but somehow, after they pick up their chains, I find a $5 OR $10 stuffed in my desk. It hasn't paid for the machine but....

 

this my set up . i got a switch wired up so it can spin opposite direction i was having burr problems think users error o

 

Today did chain for top handle stihl ms201T , husqvarna 261, stihl 032 av. Back out to wood pile and plowing through wood. Next I wanna spend a day just bucking wood and see how long it will stay . Here's some pics of my red cedar mount I made for vice.
I drilled and tapped the wood for some 1/4 -20 bolts seems to be holding pretty good.

 

Ordered! Ive been paying $10/chain for a few years now for sharpening at my local hardware store...at that price it won't take me long to recoup my money.

 

I’m in the same boat you are, oldspark . I’ve still been daydreaming about one of these for a while now. Maybe my CFO will approve it.

 

I don't have a designated workshop, just a laundry room. Because of that I have to remove my grinder from the counter when not in use.

This moving caused me to break the oil line at the fitting to the plunger that operates the vice. I can see the line getting broken by accident because of the design.

I found that you can't purchase just the line, only the entire hydraulic system at $105. the dang grinder only cost me $269. Don't be taken in! It's a simple fix, even for me, a guy who doesn't know which end of a screwdriver is used to beat the nail in place.

It's 2 simple compression fittings and a nylon hose. All these parts are available for pennies at truck/auto repair shops even plumbing supply places.

Of course, if the pump or plunger go out then its the whole $105 kit. But I can't really see that happening more than one in a million machines because of the simplicity of of the unit.

Just thought I'd point out the obvious!

 

So is there a better way of moving it as if I get one I will have to be able to move it.

 

Yes it does, works great. It comes with great factory wheels, I just upgraded to a CBN wheelbat Christmas

 

You will love it. Make sure the hydraulic line fittings are tight. Mine leaked when I first got it.

 

Tell her Fathers Day, anniversary, birthday is coming up. I like the fact you can true up the chain, keep depth gauges the same and gives you satisifaction when you see how good it cuts. I hada couple chains messed up at a store when they sharpened them wrong.

 

It's not a big deal to move it, just don't bind the hose when you put it away. That's basically what happened to mine, I pushed the hose up when I put it away. I must have done it more than once to brake the hose.

 

Do you need to swap to a different wheel when you're taking down the rakers?