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#Post#: 56151--------------------------------------------------
New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Majorpayne
Date: March 28, 2015, 3:58 pm
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Looks like Oregon has updated their grinders.
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/accessories/BenchGrinder_520-120.htm
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/accessories/BenchGrinder_620-120.htm
Anybody know anything about them?
#Post#: 56153--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: 660magnum
Date: March 28, 2015, 4:25 pm
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This is the first I have seen one.
Appears to be some reversion back to the 511A. Maybe the best of
the 511AX and the 511A? Plus a little lipstick? And a price
increase?
I'm perfectly happy with my 511A. But if I needed a new grinder
the 520-120 might be it?
HTML http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641887_200641887?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Logging-_-Chain%20Saw%20Chain%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Maintenance-_-47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&gclid=CLzbjamAzMQCFZGIaQod0nsA0Q
#Post#: 56155--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Majorpayne
Date: March 28, 2015, 4:52 pm
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--- Quote from: 660magnum link ---
>
> This is the first I have seen one.
>
> Appears to be some reversion back to the 511A. Maybe the best
of the 511AX and the 511A? Plus a little lipstick? And a price
increase?
>
> I'm perfectly happy with my 511A. But if I needed a new
grinder the 520-120 might be it?
>
>
HTML http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641887_200641887?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Logging-_-Chain%20Saw%20Chain%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Maintenance-_-47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&gclid=CLzbjamAzMQCFZGIaQod0nsA0Q
>
--- End Quote ---
That is how I found out about it, thumbing through a NT catalog
yesterday. They say they improved the vise. I sent an email to
Oregon
today asking the difference between the 520 and a 511ax like I
have.
#Post#: 56278--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Majorpayne
Date: March 30, 2015, 6:06 pm
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--- Quote from: Majorpayne link ---
>
> [quote author=660magnum link=topic=4807.msg56153#msg56153
date=1427577934]
> This is the first I have seen one.
>
> Appears to be some reversion back to the 511A. Maybe the best
of the 511AX and the 511A? Plus a little lipstick? And a price
increase?
>
> I'm perfectly happy with my 511A. But if I needed a new
grinder the 520-120 might be it?
>
>
HTML http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641887_200641887?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Logging-_-Chain%20Saw%20Chain%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Maintenance-_-47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=47084&gclid=CLzbjamAzMQCFZGIaQod0nsA0Q
>
--- End Quote ---
That is how I found out about it, thumbing through a NT catalog
yesterday. They say they improved the vise. I sent an email to
Oregon
today asking the difference between the 520 and a 511ax like I
have.
[/quote]
This is the response
Technical Services and Sales
12:51 PM (5 hours ago)
to me
Hi Brad,
Thank you for your interest in the Oregon grinders,
The difference between the two is the vise, we have experienced
some issues with the 511AX vise breaking so they changed the
design, it will still have two pinch points but will look
similar to the old 511A vise, using a cam lock design to open
and close. This vise is designed to hold ¼, .325, 3/8 low
profile, 3/8 standard and .404 chains. If you are sharpening ¾
pitch you will need vise # 571887
regards
Alison Heynderickx
Lead, Technical Support
Customer Service Representative
P: 503.653.4706
800.223.5168
F: 503.353.6423
E: Alison.heynderickx@blount.com
#Post#: 60067--------------------------------------------------
Oregon 310-120 Mini Grinder
DIR By: Philbert
Date: July 31, 2015, 9:43 pm
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Just purchased this one: Oregon 310-120 Mini Grinder
HTML http://www.oregonproducts.com/pro/products/accessories/BenchGrinder_310-120.htm
Looks like some of the 'Harbor Freight' type grinders, but has a
cast aluminum base instead of plastic; nicer chain placement
dog; comes with 2 wheels, dressing brick, wheel profile gauge,
etc.
About twice the price of the (discounted) cheap versions, and
about half the price of their old, Tecomec style mini grinder.
Price may come down once more vendors start selling it,
offeering it on eBay, etc.
I am going to play with it, and compare it to a few of the cheap
mini grinders I bought as a challenge earlier this year to see
if it is any better.
Fixed grinder head tilt angle (fixes the top plate cutting edge
angle); adjustable vise rotation (top plate angle and side plate
cutting edge angle); no 'down angle'. Limited power compared to
full sized grinders, but might be OK for a 'take-along' compact
grinder for touch ups?
Philbert
#Post#: 60344--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Philbert
Date: August 8, 2015, 11:59 pm
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Tried the Oregon 310 grinder side-by-side with a similar
looking mini-grinder, and a full sized 511A grinder, sharpening
a bunch of .325 pitch, 67 drive link STIHL chains. Obviously,
the smaller grinders could not compete with the 511A in terms of
power or speed. The fixed head tilt angle also made it hard to
match the existing angles on the chains, so I had to take off a
little more metal - not an issue if someone only uses these
grinders.
Light duty. Simple to set up, easy to use, quiet (like a sewing
machine motor), takes up very little space. Could be OK for
light touch ups on smaller gauge chains. Or by someone who
sharpens infrequently, has a light touch, and a little patience.
Advantages of the Oregon 310 (right) over my 'Infinity' brand
'HF-style' grinder (left):
- cast aluminum base, instead of plastic;
- larger, more effective chain holding dog on the vise;
- accessible motor brushes;
- came with additional 3/16" grinding wheel, dressing brick,
wheel template, extra motor brushes;
- better (but not perfect) owner's manual;
- Oregon support (if needed).
All things equal, I would choose the Oregon over the generic
grinder, if I was picking a mini-grinder. But the generic HF
grinders are often available for about half the price. Some of
this difference can be attributed to the advantages noted. Maybe
some of this difference will dampen out as more vendors and
discounters start carrying the 310?
Will continue to play with these, and maybe try them for
portable use,etc.
Philbert
#Post#: 60360--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Chainsawrepair
Date: August 9, 2015, 10:32 am
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Nice write up for us budget minded folks. What was the price
comparisons between them?
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Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Philbert
Date: August 9, 2015, 12:48 pm
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--- Quote from: Cut4fun . link ---
> What was the price comparisons between them?
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The generic HF-type was under $40 shipped off eBay.
The Oregon was $85 ('sale' price from $90) from Northern Tool.
Philbert
#Post#: 60444--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Philbert
Date: August 10, 2015, 2:30 pm
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Replacement wheel (made in Italy - right) vs OEM supplied wheel
(made in China - left). Frankly, I was expecting the Italian
wheels as OEM on an Oregon product.
ID is correct on the replacement wheel, but OD and thickness
also slightly different. Coarser grit on the replacement wheel
too. Sent the defective wheel back to Oregon, but will try to
compare the new wheel against old one from memory, and against
the 1/8 wheels on other grinders. Coarseness of grit could have
a big impact on grinding with these small motors.
Philbert
#Post#: 60448--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Oregon Grinders
DIR By: Chainsawrepair
Date: August 10, 2015, 3:06 pm
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I like coarse with light touch. My wheels from Madsen's I got
for USG are super coarse
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