Possible Oregon 511a purchase-Input needed

What can you grinder owners tell me about this? Its not far from my house. I don't know what to look for in the pics as I'm a hand filer. Would you buy this at this price?

MasterMech Shawn Curry Should I just go throw $160 at this guy now? Looks like theres some extra wheels, manual, box etc.

Chainsaw chain grinder

 

For that particular model I do not believe it is some kind of killer deal. The price is ok but not a good deal.
If it was the model that had the tilting base I would say jump on it but the base looks to be fixed on that one.

I have a Tecomec chain grinder that looks identical to that one and bought it new for around 175.00.

 

Thx for the reply! That's the kind of feedback I want! I'm all for paying more to get more.

Explain the tilting base please Mag Craft . I'm a complete idiot when it comes to grinders.

Keep the replies coming fhc!

 

I believe it is the Oregon 511ax that has a tilting base. It will allow you to get a little sharper angle on the tooth. Not all chain grinders have a tilting base and some people really do not care and will just keep the base level and sharpen the chain that way. The chain will still cut good and perform well if you have your angles right and the rakers lowered like they should be.
It is just die hards like me the want to get all they can and so I bought one with the tilting base.

So I have a Oregon with the tilting base that I have set up for doing only 3/8ths chain.
Then I have a Timberline with a tilting base that I have set up for doing only .325 chain.
Then I have the Tecomec that I have set up for doing only rakers.

The Timberline is a whole lot cheaper than the Oregon but it is a copy of it. It works good for me because I know what the final result should be in sharpening chains but the base is not as good of a fit as the Oregon. It is not a bad way to go.

 

Hey you must live close to me because I believe you are talking about the one in Muncie.... I thought about it myself, but think I will pass... we must live really close to each other...

 

Yes. I'm south of muncie in Noblesville. Where are you at?

 

I'm in Kokomo, I saw that as well, I'd try to buy it for around $125. I've ground thousands of loops on a 511A. It's a great entry level grinder, and I even sharpened tree company chains on one for years. A lot of guys have made a lot of money grinding chain on a 511A, if I didn't have a grinder or 5 grinders...., I'd buy it.

 

Yorktown...

 

I would like to run the Oregon grinder and see how sharp it gets chain...I have always wanted one, just can't justify the price....I hear my water and house with wood, and I just hand sharpen, but I do cut a lot of wood....

 

The Oregon grinder will get your chain plenty sharp.

 

I had a central boiler Classic at my old home that was 5400 sq ft in central Michigan, I heated water, the house, garages, and the pool, I ran my boiler year round at roughly 18-20 cord a year. I used to hand file too, next to stepping up to a pro series saw, the grinder was probably the best investment I ever made when it comes to burning wood.

 

Wow that says a lot, thanks for your input.... I may have to get one... seen one in Columbus that was a 511ax... guy wanted 250....seems high to me... I was wondering if these Oregon clones are good....I like sharpening chains, but you know how it is when you got a few and you just want to go in and eat!!!'

 

If I were just buying a grinder to grind my own chain, I'd spend $125 on a 511A long before I'd spend $250 on a 511AX. I assure you, cutting firewood, you won't be able to tell the difference between a chain ground on a 511A or a 511AX. Trust me, I have both, and I've cut a truckload of wood or two.

 

Loving it! Thanks for your input hdtoolmkr765

 

No problem, glad I can help, if any of you are ever in the area, you're welcome to try out any of my grinders.

 

It's sold.......who bought it? Lol

 

I figured you bought it.... I clicked the link you poster a day or 2 ago and it said ad was deleted... couldn't find it on Craigslist either....

I would have bought it for 100 but not 160!!!

 

Look for an Efco grinder if you can find one, it has a forward and reverse on the motor, the tilting base, and every bit as good as an Oregon in my opinion. I found one for $125 about a year ago on the bay for a buddy of mine.

 

Hey thanks for all your help...I may buy me a new one this winter... I will keep my eye out for a used one also...

Have you tried any of the knock-off Oregon grinders.... I hear of people liking them....

 

If you get an efco, you want the older orange one.