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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by T.Jeff Veal, Aug 8, 2019.

  1. M2theB

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    I’ve got a gift card from work that I can turn into a bunch of places. The only ones that interest me are Amazon and Northern Tool. Although Wal-Mart might carry something on line.

    Other than that, I’m limited where I can go. So don’t work to hard. Thanks!
     
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    5F5F570D-05B7-4B23-8847-87FFFF8D9FD5.png This is where I’m confused .
    Above is the unit for 399. Featured is the unit for 287.
    What am I missing Ralphie Boy
     
  3. T.Jeff Veal

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    We just got the Super Jolly about a month ago. IMG_20190819_231609929.jpg I think we got it from Maverick Mower supply for $288. Best price we could find. It comes with 3 upgraded wheels. Had to add a little fluid to the clamp cylinder and tighten the fittings. Works like a champ now. For a great job, on the second chain I sharpened. 8958.jpeg
     
  4. huskihl

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    That's the super jolly with the hydraulic clamp. And it's a good price. And the other one at $399 is more proof that you don't always get what you pay for
     
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    On its way.
     
  6. T.Jeff Veal

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    Congratulations. You will enjoy it.
     
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    Looks like you got it! Maverick Mower, I couldn"t find the mame. You can't beat their price.

    You will need to pump a bit of hydraulic oil into the vice system then you're off and racing! If you use the same chains you won't have to change any settings except cutter length.
     
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    That’s a first-rate job. Envious!
     
  9. M2theB

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    Got it! Thanks to the Great FHC Blackout of 19’, I had time to set it up and mess with it.
    First off, it’s real easy to set up. Between the picture instructions and written instructions it wasn’t much.
    Second, unless I’m not awake enough to notice, I didn’t feel it needed a top off. And I was too impatient.
    I did few chains. 3/8 and 325. And then ran’m.
    Extremely pleased. Almost was intimidated with that chain on the 562XS. Bored my wife to tears telling telling her about it.
    Taking the close up of the cutter I think I should have dressed the wheels to the template first.
    I like it! Looking forward to getting better.
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  10. huskihl

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    Shape the wheel so it makes a half-round profile. And try grinding with the round portion of the wheel. I set the depth stop to where the corner of the tooth comes to the edge of the rounded profile. Basically, don't sharpen with the side of the wheel.

    You should have to go back after a few sharpenings and clean out the gullets down to the tie strap, rather than trying to grind the gullets by sharpening too deep
     
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    You guys are a bad influence. I sold my 511 knockoff today and ordered one of these :picard:
     
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    You have GAD instead of CAD...:thumbs::thumbs:
    You will love not having to adjust set screws to center the chain.
     
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    Looking forward to not closing and opening the vise for every tooth
     
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    Great, just keep an eye on the hose fittings, mine were loose a bit and leaked some fluid. Got to where it wouldn't clamp chain tight. Put some hydraulic jack oil in it, bled line good, had to loosen and the tighten the fitting at the bottom of the vertical cylinder to stop leak.
     
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    This is how I've been doing my chains too. Couple pics for you fellas because it's a shop day here this morning. .325 may not be the best for pictures but I think you all will get the idea:

    Notice how the top plate doesn't contact the flat of the wheel

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    Notice the small step in the gullet. I clean those out every few sharpenings.
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    Congrats on the super jolly Kev I think your gonna like it.
     
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    Just got it yesterday. I thought it was a customer's saw, so I didnt open it til today. Lol. SURPRISE!.
    Got it all set up today and ground a few chains. I ended up using the taller tooth stop because the shorter one that was on it allowed the tooth to raise up a little when the vise began to close. I probably could have read the destructions to see what the other one was for. Pretty slick grinder
     
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    I think it’s for 3/4 pitch
     
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    Welp, it holds 3/8 chain down better than the other, so :yes:
     
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    Hmmm I don't think I got a larger stop with my grinder. I might have to find one because the one that's on it catches every once in awhile on 3/8th.
     
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    Yes sir, the tall stop is for 3/4" pitch, but if it holds down better, I might try it. I also found out, not to pull to hard back on the chain. I'm still learning though.
     
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