So looking for something new, any recommendations, a lot of people like the timberline (?)one but sold out everywhere until later this month. A little tricky to set up but works great. What are your thoughts?
I was looking at the Timberline. I went with the Grip-On. From Sportsman’s Guide. $50. I thinks it’s a shade nicer than the Harbor Freight. Just set it up the other day. I like it so far. It misses a rather large portion of the gullet, but that’s due to operator error during setup
PHERD/STIHL 2in1 system . Better than 2-ply TP, simple, effective, cheap. Not so hot for chain hitting rocks, rounds, barbed wire, but doable.
I really like my Timberline and use it (if needed)to true up the chainwhen I get back to the garage after a day of cutting. In the field the 2in1, as mentioned by Dumf, is very effective. What kind of electric sharpener did you have?
I have been around just not very often, it's always great to read posts from all us "crazy" wood burners. Hope all is safe for all the forum members and their friends and family.
The same as this one but in a maroon color, the pivot pin came out and I was not careful enough tapping it back it and broke the housing.
Except for rocking the chains, 2in1 also does the rakers. No extra set up time ...and for you AlGore fanatics, it is politically correct and green. And, and too easy to "burn" the chain with a grinder; then your chain is pooched. As said, I have the olde one sided 2in1 models for the chains. If I was not so cheap, the new and improved "no reset" ones would be in the quiver. Better color (colour ) for the new ones.
I used a Timberline for years before switching to the Super Jolly. I don't think I'll ever go back to the Timberline, or a file, except for quick touch-ups in the field. I may be encouraged to sell my Timberline.......
Timberline works great at producing a very precise and shave sharp chain. It's takes a minute to set-up but somewhat quick after it's there. I used one for a while after learning to hand file and realized just how unprecise I actually was. Every single tooth is made exactly the same length and angle, which got me back to cutting straight. Then I realized it didn't matter the length of the teeth if you use a progressive raker gauge. So I've moved on to square filing. BUT, I still use that Timberline for my brother-in-laws and my fathers chains. I also use it on a loop of semi-chisel I have which is used for dirty conditions. Definitely not a field sharpener IMO. All that said, I'd think you'd be best suited staying with what has been working for you. Maybe upgrade to something nicer?
Which super jolly do u have, i see they have 2 different models. Are they considered to be as good as the Oregon?
It's exactly the same machine as the 610-120 Oregon, except for the color and decals. Tecomec makes them for Oregon, they are just rebranded for Oregon. The same machine is also sold by Maverick Mower under the Sterns name. If you get one from Maverick the box says Sterns but when you unpack it's labeled Tecomec Super Jolly and the instructions also say Tecomec. Maverick Mower has the best price by far. So far as I know the Super Jolly is Tecomec's top line grinder. They make another Jolly model, I forget the exact name, but it does not have the hydraulic chain vice. It would be the same as the Oregon 510-120. You will see the price of the Tecomec Super Jolly/Oregon 610-120 priced anywhere from about $289. from Maverick to $488 from other suppliers. Tecomec is a very large Italian machine company. Calling huskihl ! See: Chain Grinder Super Jolly w/hydraulic clamp Also see my post Super Jolly Chain Grinder, dang, I don't know how to link it! There are pictures of the machine and makers marks.
