Actually this is probably one of the best tutorial videos on this Oregon 520-120 chain sharpener i`ve seen on youtube. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. This will surely help a TON of people!
Thank you for the video. I’m new to chainsaws and sharpeners and the manual is a bit confusing. This is a great video. Simple and straight forward. I appreciate the close-ups.
Great! I’m happy to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and for the comment, I really appreciate it! If you have any other questions, ask away! Thanks!
I know this is an older video but it was the perfect information right when I needed it. Very clear, understandable instructions unlike the owner's manual which would probably only serve as good fire starter. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks a lot, this video is very helpful. I have heard people talk smack about these grinders, I think they just don't know what they're talking about. I can't wait to get mine in the mail. Great video
I have read on logging forums of folks throwing out the angle charts and going back to 60, 30, 0 degrees for all large chain and 25 degrees for smaller saw chain. they say that their saws cut just as well with these angles and it avoids confusion. That is, 60 degrees on the rear knob adjustment, 30 degrees on the bottom knob adjustment, and keeping the 10 degree down angle set at zero.
Those angles would work well. That’s what is great about the grinder, you can play with the angles and know for sure what angle your doing, and do what you like best. I like an aggressive angle, even if it dulls easier, I just swap chains and keep going. I can grind or file them later when I get home .👍 Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching.
The back light coming in the windows made it harder to see however the overall visibility was fair. Your closeups were very good. Thanks for the video, the info was very good.
+Ken Cheever Thanks fir the feedback, I really appreciate that. I agree, the backlight was difficult to work with. I need to cover that window. I’m still learning at shooting videos, so I don’t always get curve shot set up right. Thanks again, I hope you still enjoyed it. Take care, have a Good Day!
I have a cheaper one from Princes Auto.. (Canada's Harbor Freight).. it works well when obviously set proper but the chain break doesn't hold chain still and tends to jump up a bit and when a little too aggressive on the break will move off 30 degree.. the hydraulic assist and the better quality built will be a game changer to how I sharpen now.. great informative video..
The manual is garbage. So complicated. Those charts are almost impossible to understand. They should have just said "Eyeball it, and adjust it as such."
Very good video. Used to run a tool sharpening business years ago and had an earlier version of Oregon's best sharpener at the time. Just bought the 620 this past weekend and waiting for delivery. Paid extra to get a borazon wheel...and will soon buy a diamond wheel for our carbide chains.
+Michael Rukavina Thanks! It really is a great great grinder. I just ordered a CBN wheel myself, I can’t wait to use it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Take care and have a Good Day!
I just ordered that model sick of paying someone to sharpen my chains I was at fleet farm today and had the $150 timber tuff one in the cart I put it back and ordered this one hope I made the right choice
very informative video. love the hydraulic assist. I have the no brand Flexi plastic crap version which works remarkably well but is hard work to make consistent.. im now ordering one of these top end Oregons (with hydraulic clamp) on the strength of your video recommendation. many thanks very helpful sir.
Thankyou. Very well done. Looking for a video that explains the differences between a 410 520 and 620 besides price and that the 620 has hydraulic assist.
good vid thanks.a lot of people try to take to much off because its a grinder lol there is a lot knowledge you will learn after using this machine thanks well done vidio
@@GoodDayFarm I'm very new to this and this may sound like a dumb question, if I order a cbn wheel is there different sizes for different chains? I think I'm running a picco chain on my little stihls and running regular size on the sthil 391 both are 3/8 .50? Could you direct me to a video or website that could explain what all the numbers mean?
THANKS. GREAT VIDEO. I JUST GOT MY 620 2 DAYS AGO AND WAS A LITTLE INTIMIDATED AFTER GETTING MY HANDS ON IT.VIDEO SHOWS IT TO BE SIMPLE TO USE SO I FEEL BETTER ABOUT GIVING IT A TRY NOW. WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE A DEMO ON HOW TO CUT DOWN THE CLEAN OUT TEETH AS WELL. BUT IT SHOULD BE MUCH SIMPLIER THAN THE SHARPENING THE TOOTH SO I SHOULD BE OK.I HAVE SEVERAL OLD CHAINS THAT I CAN PRACTICE ON. THANKS AGAIN
I don’t, I still do those by hand. If you use the grinder for that, you swap the stone to the thicker one, set the motor straight up and down. There is no setting to set the height for rakers, so you have to do that manually. I found it was way quicker to do the rakers by hand, either in a chain vise or on the saw.
Thank you very much for those kind words! I really appreciate that! I hope you enjoy the channel, thanks for subscribing! Take care, and have a Good Day!
Thanks! I don’t remember how many wheels it came with, I think three, but they were all different sizes. I tried doing rakers a few times, but the set up was too time consuming for me, I can do them by hand much quicker.
Very nice looking unit. I have been eyeing them, I just haven't mustered the courage to pick one up. Thanks for the review! I do know for certain that I don't want one like my dad's from HFT... With those you can do custom grinds where no two teeth are alike! Be Blessed!
Saw Surgeon Thanks Tedd... I got a great deal on this from Amazon, it was sold as a refurbished unit. Wheat, quality counts with the grinders... the cheaper ones will give less than desired results! Let me know if you get one. Take care friend!
Saw Surgeon hello man, eye the grinder lol....as GDF likes his unit I like my 520....once you have the grinder you will wish you would have bought it a long time ago.....you can grind a chain that easily cuts as good and long as a factory new chain, and that should be your goal!!!
Kyle Studebaker) My employer has an el-cheapo one much like my dad's. I use it for work chains and on the rare occasion when I get into something nasty with my own chains. Otherwise I hand file my personal stuff. I cut primarily in woodlots so there is little contamination and am pretty cautious when cutting near obstructions. I'm no Buckin' Billy Ray, but I can put together a pretty sweet cutting chain by hand. As for work, our crews do a lot of flush cutting of stumps... Our crews go through an amazing volume of chain for no more cuts than they make! I can see there is absolutely no comparison between the Oregon and the plastic bodied units. I'll have to look a little closer into these models. To this point I have managed to stay out of fence rows. I have friends that have had to deal with that stuff. Way too much debris for my liking! Be Blessed!
Brother the red large nylon nut at the back is only for the table mounting position. Oregon provides a normal steel nut that is accessible by a 13mm spanner between the wall and the machine. No need to build up the wall to get clearance!
No one has emphasized that each tooth should be ground the same length for optimal cutting performance. In order to achieve this, one has to locate the shortest tooth first, make a stop setting , then grind all teeth to this length. If this is not practical, that is if you would be grinding away most of your chain teeth, then you may not want to do this. Set this chain aside for rough work, but save your best chains for falling where optimum performance is required.
Tooth length makes not difference. Raker depth, uneven sharpness, loose bar grooves, bar rails at different heights, worn out chain drivers....these things do make a saw cut to one side or poorly.......I am a Michigan logger and circle sawmill owner for 30 years
Good Day Farm check out ‘Buckin Billy Ray’ on TH-cam. He did an extensive video test on this very subject and came to a similar conclusion. I had always suspected tooth length, but never studied it carefully, now it has been proven by several...ps.. I still check tooth length out of superstition and my sharpening customers like the looks of it much better !...hehe Gary in Michigan
Either... you have great reviews on all the different options. I was leaning toward the 620. Just wanted your opinion on, if you could have one for the bench and one for the field, which ones you would prefer.
If you do a lot of chains, the 620 is great for the bench. Otherwise a chain vise and a Stihl 2-n-1 or Granberg would be fine... if you’re not just doing free hand. For in the field... I always take extra chains and just swap out as needed.... but I will have a proper round file and flat file with depth gauge in case I need it. That’s another great use for the 2-n-1.... as long as you set your tooth angles standard. If you’re doing some custom angle, then free hand or Granberg.
My concern about bench grinders like yours is how consistent they are. In other words, how well does the vice mechanism on your grinder hold the chain? If it's not holding the chain perfectly still for each and every tooth, you will obviously end up with inconsistent grinds, right? Another question is how well the grinder is set up for changing direction for grinding the opposite teeth? I'm sure that you've used a chain that wasn't ground the same on both sides, which causes the saw to essentially "walk off" and, more to the point, not cut straight. I have both liked and subscribed to your channel, so please keep on making the informative videos. 👍
In the time I had and used this grinder, I didn’t see any issues…. Although I can understand your concerns. I think it comes down to the quality of the machine. This one is built very well…. But I’m sure you’d have those issue with lesser quality machines. Unfortunately, I don’t have it anymore, I don’t cut firewood anymore, so I can’t give you a long term review. Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching. 😊👍
@@GoodDayFarm Would you like to sell the grinder? In my experience, manufacturers tend to increase their margins over time by "modifying" their designs. For example, they may decided to sub what were once quality steel parts for cheaper/inferior pot metal parts that aren't as durable. In short, I trust an older unit over a newer one, so let me know if your grinder is presently collecting dust in your shop. Have a good one.
Sorry for the stupid question but I’m new to grinding and just bought this grinder and getting it set up. How to you know which setting to set on the chain clamp?
Never a stupid question.. 😊 Depending what brand of chains you run, the manufacturer will have suggested angles for that specific chain. But a general rule is 25-30 degrees. Unless you’re killing, then it’s 10 degrees. Hope that helps.
I’ve never used a manual one, but the hydraulic is great! I’ve never had an issue with it. Holds very tight as long as you select the correct chain gauge.
I didnt really hear him go over the setting thats got to do with the chain angle, its where you slide it it back and forth.. I was wondering if someone could explain?
I am confused about the direction of wheel spinning in relation into teeth on opposite sides? My question probably is also confusing, hope it is translatable?
On this grinder, unfortunately the wheel direction is not reversible, so one side it grinds into the teeth, but the other side it grinds away. I’ve never seen an issue with this though.
That depends on the grinder the Stihl grinders are different. I think 40 degrees on a Stihl grinder is the same as 50 degrees on the Oregon grinder. That would give you a strong edge on the cutter, not as sharp, but durable. That would be acceptable Personally, I prefer a sharper edge, even if it isn’t as strong. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching! Take care and have a Good Day.
Great video , Iv'e got the 410-120 setting in my amazon cart right now just checking out all the Oregon grinder video's i can before pulling the trigger on it. All of their grinder's seem to look like their all built about the same quality with the addition of some extra bell's an whistle's. I think for what i need the 410-120 will be ok. Yeah i fall into the group of people that had my chains wrecked by a shop that didn't know what they were doin with a grinder 20 years ago and been hand filling ever since. Anybody got any pros or cons on the 410 ? Thank's
I think the only difference is the vise. Make sure it is set up properly, and go slow. Unless you plan to replace the grinding wheel with a CBN, just do light taps and keep the pink stone clean. Thanks for watching, take care!
@@GoodDayFarm Thank you , probably use up the pink wheel and see how it perform's first. I think i'll be ok with a 410 i tend to be a little OCD and enjoy shapening and don't make it a race. Have a good Christmas.
dan clas , then I think you’ll enjoy the grinder... and you’ll get to experiment with different settings to get a chain you really like! Merry Christmas!
That would sure be a handy tool to have now that I all my chains need to be sharpened LOL. It's to bad that it won't do square ground chain or am I mistaken. Be well brother.
I'm now on my second 610 230. The second got sent back today for inspection only having ground 1 chain. Both leaking oil from the top of the ram. Have you heard of this problem before?
Hi! Yeah, I do the rakers by hand. You can do them with this machine, but the set up seemed difficult and clumsy. It’s super quick and easy to file them by hand once I mount the chain on the saw. As for square grind, unfortunately this machine can not do that. Great questions! Thanks for watching!
G'day, what do u do with the teeth on the side where the grinder 'exists' the sharp side of the tooth. That is, the grinding wheel 'enters' one side where it leaves no burrs. However burrs will develop on the teeth of the other side. Obviously, that side is not as sharp and will not cut as well. Then you have a chain that will not cut straight.
Well... in my experience, both sides are equally sharp, the burr... if any... is not an issue. Also, this would not effect if it cuts straight, that would be more of a raker or user issue.
Thanks! Unfortunately, you can not do square grind with this type of grinder. I had a Silvey Razor Sharp that I did square on. I also have a couple videos on hand filing a square ground chain, it you want to check those out. Thanks for watching!
@@GoodDayFarm thank you for the info. Some info says it can be done and some say it can't be done. The ones that say it can be done say with the 10° angle adjustment on the chain guide it will do square.
Good afternoon, I live in Brazil, I imported a current sharpener oregon 620-120, but after I sharpen a current it heats up a lot, my network is 220v and I use a transformer for 110v, so can that be why it gets so hot? Does yours after sharpening a chain get hot too?
Good question. If it gets hot enough to discolor the steel, not just burning off pitch or oil, but if you blue the tooth.. it changes the temper in the steel. It won’t hold an edge as good or at all.
TWO COMMENTS,, ,Do the rakers with a 3/8 wheel at 10*,,, and don't run the grinder in the cold, this ran out the oil in the motor bearings , and caused a burr at the chizel on the exact machine you have. FYI
Are you redressing the wheel? I check the wheel every chain, and usually redress every 2nd or 3rd chain. Of course now I have a CBN wheel, so I don't need to reshape the wheel anymore. Yay!
Great video, great explanation, but the grinder itself is vert poor quality it is NOT even close to professional grinder, also the grinding wheel has no reverse, angle adjustments are very crude and approximate. I am sure it beats the file, but it ends there. Thanks again for the video.
+dragginleftnut Thank you very much for the kind words! I really appreciate that! You're gonna love the grinder, it is a great tool. Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching, take care!
Actually this is probably one of the best tutorial videos on this Oregon 520-120 chain sharpener i`ve seen on youtube.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. This will surely help a TON of people!
Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate that!
Thank you for the video. I’m new to chainsaws and sharpeners and the manual is a bit confusing. This is a great video. Simple and straight forward. I appreciate the close-ups.
Great! I’m happy to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and for the comment, I really appreciate it!
If you have any other questions, ask away!
Thanks!
I know this is an older video but it was the perfect information right when I needed it.
Very clear, understandable instructions unlike the owner's manual which would probably only serve as good fire starter.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you for the comment! I’m glad the video is still being helpful!
Take care
+1 great help with my new sharpener! Thanks!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
This fella explains how to use the machine very well and easy the follow. Regards 🇦🇺
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the kind comment.
Take care!
Thanks for that in depth video. You went over a lot of key points. I'm watching videos before I start operating mine.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it!
@@GoodDayFarm what do you use to clean old chains?
It they’re real gunky, I soak them in kerosene, overnight minimum, and hit them with a wire brush if needed.
@@GoodDayFarm thank you sir
No problem!
Thanks a lot, this video is very helpful. I have heard people talk smack about these grinders, I think they just don't know what they're talking about. I can't wait to get mine in the mail. Great video
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, it really is a good tool, if set up properly!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Very clear and nicely paced. I've now bought this model.
Oh good, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching!
Best Video I have found on TH-cam for setting this machine up! Great Work! Thank you!
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.
Thanks for watching, take care!
I have read on logging forums of folks throwing out the angle charts and going back to 60, 30, 0 degrees for all large chain and 25 degrees for smaller saw chain. they say that their saws cut just as well with these angles and it avoids confusion.
That is, 60 degrees on the rear knob adjustment, 30 degrees on the bottom knob adjustment, and keeping the 10 degree down angle set at zero.
Those angles would work well.
That’s what is great about the grinder, you can play with the angles and know for sure what angle your doing, and do what you like best.
I like an aggressive angle, even if it dulls easier, I just swap chains and keep going. I can grind or file them later when I get home .👍
Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching.
You helped me a bunch when i got my grinder...thanks man!!!!
That’s great! I’m glad the video was helpful.
Thanks for the comment and feedback!
Picking a 520 up tomorrow. Another great video thanks bud.
Thank you!
Good clear instructions cheers, save me time setting it up, I've only used cheep ones, garbage if you have loads of chain to do
Right on! Thanks for watching!
I was on the fence of purchasing this grinder. Great explanation of use since I’m new at grinding and this helped a lot . Thanks
Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video helpful.
Enjoy your grinder!
Take care!
The back light coming in the windows made it harder to see however the overall visibility was fair. Your closeups were very good. Thanks for the video, the info was very good.
+Ken Cheever
Thanks fir the feedback, I really appreciate that.
I agree, the backlight was difficult to work with. I need to cover that window.
I’m still learning at shooting videos, so I don’t always get curve shot set up right.
Thanks again, I hope you still enjoyed it.
Take care, have a Good Day!
@@GoodDayFarm Lean plywood against the outside of the door.
Good suggestion. Thanks.
I have a cheaper one from Princes Auto.. (Canada's Harbor Freight).. it works well when obviously set proper but the chain break doesn't hold chain still and tends to jump up a bit and when a little too aggressive on the break will move off 30 degree.. the hydraulic assist and the better quality built will be a game changer to how I sharpen now.. great informative video..
Thanks! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I really wish Oregon would do an initial set up and fine tuning video for this. I find that the manual that came with mine is not easy to understand.
The manual is garbage. So complicated. Those charts are almost impossible to understand. They should have just said "Eyeball it, and adjust it as such."
@@BRIDGEBURNERSTV
Agreed, manual is absolute Trash. Someone at Oregon should take note.
Great video.
The best I've seen describing this grinding technique.
Regards from Australia.
Freddy.
Well thank you very much! I appreciate the kinds words!
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.
Take care!
Very good video. Used to run a tool sharpening business years ago and had an earlier version of Oregon's best sharpener at the time. Just bought the 620 this past weekend and waiting for delivery. Paid extra to get a borazon wheel...and will soon buy a diamond wheel for our carbide chains.
+Michael Rukavina
Thanks!
It really is a great great grinder. I just ordered a CBN wheel myself, I can’t wait to use it.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments.
Take care and have a Good Day!
I just ordered that model sick of paying someone to sharpen my chains I was at fleet farm today and had the $150 timber tuff one in the cart I put it back and ordered this one hope I made the right choice
I think you’ll be very pleased with it! 👍
Very good video. Comprehensive. Thanks. I cut about 100 cord a year and am looking at something like this.
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate that.
100 cord? Yeah, a grinder could come in handy. 👍
@@GoodDayFarm Ya, small side business. I think I have my mind made up on a high end Oregon grinder.
I think you’ll like it. I’d recommend getting a CBN wheel for it.
@@GoodDayFarm is CBN a brand or specification?
It’s a type of wheel. Here is where I got mine.
www.diamondwheelinc.com/chain-saw-wheels.html
Great video, had mine for about a year now and never used it...gonna break it out tomorrow since I have around a dozen chains to sharpen!
I now have a CBN wheel for it, excellent upgrade!
Got the smarts. Great video
Thanks!
Thanks!
Great simple explanation. Thanks from Oamaru New Zealand. I'm planning to rig a air compressor adjustable nozzle up for cooling teeth when I get mine.
That’s a great idea, I hear a lot of people do that.
Thanks for watching, thanks for the comment.
Have a great day, take care!
Nice video man!!!
Glad you are liking the grinder more all of the time!!!!
Kyle Studebaker
Thanks!
Yep, like you always say, a grinder is a great tool if used properly.
Thanks for watching, take care Kyle!
Great Video!
I learned a lot from this video you made.
I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching!
Thanks, I have just bought a grinder
Very helpful video
That’s great! I hope you find the grinder useful and helpful , I know I did.
Thanks for watching, I’m glad the video was helpful.
Take care!
Lots of information, thanks!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching!!
very informative video. love the hydraulic assist. I have the no brand Flexi plastic crap version which works remarkably well but is hard work to make consistent.. im now ordering one of these top end Oregons (with hydraulic clamp) on the strength of your video recommendation. many thanks very helpful sir.
Thanks! I have no doubt you’ll love it!
Thankyou. Very well done. Looking for a video that explains the differences between a 410 520 and 620 besides price and that the 620 has hydraulic assist.
Ahhh... I’m bot sure myself, I’ve only had this model.
good vid thanks.a lot of people try to take to much off because its a grinder lol there is a lot knowledge you will learn after using this machine thanks well done vidio
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words!
Thanks for watching!
Take care!
Thank you for showing us, great demonstration,
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I really appreciate it!
👍
Have a great day too Sir.
Jackmann Jack
Thank you! You do the same!
Thanks for watching, take care!
Nice helpful video, from from a man that can think straight...
Thanks!
Very good video, thank you
Thanks!
Great video! Just ordered one off Amazon today. Great tips on how to properly set it up. Good video quality.
Thanks!
You’re going to like it. Definitely look into a CBN wheel for it.
@@GoodDayFarm what is a cbn wheel?
@@GoodDayFarm I'm very new to this and this may sound like a dumb question, if I order a cbn wheel is there different sizes for different chains? I think I'm running a picco chain on my little stihls and running regular size on the sthil 391 both are 3/8 .50? Could you direct me to a video or website that could explain what all the numbers mean?
Check this site out, it’s where I get mine.
Let me know if you have any questions after looking there.
@@GoodDayFarm I'm not seeing the link to the site? Did it get posted
Awesome video
Thanks!
THANKS. GREAT VIDEO. I JUST GOT MY 620 2 DAYS AGO AND WAS A LITTLE INTIMIDATED AFTER GETTING MY HANDS ON IT.VIDEO SHOWS IT TO BE SIMPLE TO USE SO I FEEL BETTER ABOUT GIVING IT A TRY NOW. WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE A DEMO ON HOW TO CUT DOWN THE CLEAN OUT TEETH AS WELL. BUT IT SHOULD BE MUCH SIMPLIER THAN THE SHARPENING THE TOOTH SO I SHOULD BE OK.I HAVE SEVERAL OLD CHAINS THAT I CAN PRACTICE ON. THANKS AGAIN
Have only watched this video, just got the grinder, haven't used it yet. Have you done a video on grinding the rakers?
I never did do a video for the rakers. I found it quicker and easier to do them by hand, either on the saw, or in a chain vise.
Good review brother. Just ordered one.
Thanks! You’re gonna love it!
@@GoodDayFarm Hey forgot to ask you, how do you hit the rakers with it?
I don’t, I still do those by hand. If you use the grinder for that, you swap the stone to the thicker one, set the motor straight up and down. There is no setting to set the height for rakers, so you have to do that manually.
I found it was way quicker to do the rakers by hand, either in a chain vise or on the saw.
Great review. Thank you. : )
Thank you! 🤗
Very nicely done video. Very articulate and easy to understand. Thank you for that. New subscriber.
Thank you very much for those kind words! I really appreciate that!
I hope you enjoy the channel, thanks for subscribing!
Take care, and have a Good Day!
Nice video, thanks. How many grinding wheels came with it? Plus, can you cover cutting the rakers in the next video?
Thanks!
I don’t remember how many wheels it came with, I think three, but they were all different sizes.
I tried doing rakers a few times, but the set up was too time consuming for me, I can do them by hand much quicker.
Very nice looking unit. I have been eyeing them, I just haven't mustered the courage to pick one up. Thanks for the review!
I do know for certain that I don't want one like my dad's from HFT... With those you can do custom grinds where no two teeth are alike!
Be Blessed!
Saw Surgeon
Thanks Tedd... I got a great deal on this from Amazon, it was sold as a refurbished unit.
Wheat, quality counts with the grinders... the cheaper ones will give less than desired results!
Let me know if you get one.
Take care friend!
Saw Surgeon hello man, eye the grinder lol....as GDF likes his unit I like my 520....once you have the grinder you will wish you would have bought it a long time ago.....you can grind a chain that easily cuts as good and long as a factory new chain, and that should be your goal!!!
Kyle Studebaker) My employer has an el-cheapo one much like my dad's. I use it for work chains and on the rare occasion when I get into something nasty with my own chains. Otherwise I hand file my personal stuff. I cut primarily in woodlots so there is little contamination and am pretty cautious when cutting near obstructions.
I'm no Buckin' Billy Ray, but I can put together a pretty sweet cutting chain by hand.
As for work, our crews do a lot of flush cutting of stumps... Our crews go through an amazing volume of chain for no more cuts than they make!
I can see there is absolutely no comparison between the Oregon and the plastic bodied units. I'll have to look a little closer into these models.
To this point I have managed to stay out of fence rows. I have friends that have had to deal with that stuff. Way too much debris for my liking!
Be Blessed!
Thanks for the video 👍
Thanks for watching!
Brother the red large nylon nut at the back is only for the table mounting position. Oregon provides a normal steel nut that is accessible by a 13mm spanner between the wall and the machine. No need to build up the wall to get clearance!
Good to know! Apparently mine didn’t come with that.
Thanks
Take care.
No one has emphasized that each tooth should be ground the same length for optimal cutting performance. In order to achieve this, one has to locate the shortest tooth first, make a stop setting , then grind all teeth to this length. If this is not practical, that is if you would be grinding away most of your chain teeth, then you may not want to do this. Set this chain aside for rough work, but save your best chains for falling where optimum performance is required.
As long as you set the depth gauges, rakers, it’s not critical that every tooth be the same length. 👍😎
Tooth length makes not difference. Raker depth, uneven sharpness, loose bar grooves, bar rails at different heights, worn out chain drivers....these things do make a saw cut to one side or poorly.......I am a Michigan logger and circle sawmill owner for 30 years
Exactly!
Good Day Farm check out ‘Buckin Billy Ray’ on TH-cam. He did an extensive video test on this very subject and came to a similar conclusion. I had always suspected tooth length, but never studied it carefully, now it has been proven by several...ps.. I still check tooth length out of superstition and my sharpening customers like the looks of it much better !...hehe Gary in Michigan
highwatercircutrider ,
Copy that, I’ve been following Billy since the early days! 👍
Great video thank you!
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thank you. : )
Thanks you, I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!
Great video Travis! Wow 272 Subscribers! Good for you😀
Thanks Mac! Glad to see you back! :D
Thanks for watching, take care!
Great video thanks for sharing new follower looking forward to seeing more
Thanks for watching!
Love all your vidios but if you were to by one chainsaw sharpener which one would it be?
Great question!
I guess it would depend on my needs.
Are you asking which electric grinder? Or which sharpener/guide/jig in general?
Either... you have great reviews on all the different options. I was leaning toward the 620. Just wanted your opinion on, if you could have one for the bench and one for the field, which ones you would prefer.
If you do a lot of chains, the 620 is great for the bench. Otherwise a chain vise and a Stihl 2-n-1 or Granberg would be fine... if you’re not just doing free hand.
For in the field... I always take extra chains and just swap out as needed.... but I will have a proper round file and flat file with depth gauge in case I need it. That’s another great use for the 2-n-1.... as long as you set your tooth angles standard. If you’re doing some custom angle, then free hand or Granberg.
Your the best! Thanks for the quick response 👍
No problem! Thanks for watching!
My concern about bench grinders like yours is how consistent they are. In other words, how well does the vice mechanism on your grinder hold the chain? If it's not holding the chain perfectly still for each and every tooth, you will obviously end up with inconsistent grinds, right? Another question is how well the grinder is set up for changing direction for grinding the opposite teeth? I'm sure that you've used a chain that wasn't ground the same on both sides, which causes the saw to essentially "walk off" and, more to the point, not cut straight. I have both liked and subscribed to your channel, so please keep on making the informative videos. 👍
In the time I had and used this grinder, I didn’t see any issues…. Although I can understand your concerns. I think it comes down to the quality of the machine. This one is built very well…. But I’m sure you’d have those issue with lesser quality machines.
Unfortunately, I don’t have it anymore, I don’t cut firewood anymore, so I can’t give you a long term review.
Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching. 😊👍
@@GoodDayFarm Would you like to sell the grinder? In my experience, manufacturers tend to increase their margins over time by "modifying" their designs. For example, they may decided to sub what were once quality steel parts for cheaper/inferior pot metal parts that aren't as durable. In short, I trust an older unit over a newer one, so let me know if your grinder is presently collecting dust in your shop. Have a good one.
@user-cd7jx2td8n , unfortunately, I’ve already sold it….
Nice video. Thanks
Thank you!
Sorry for the stupid question but I’m new to grinding and just bought this grinder and getting it set up. How to you know which setting to set on the chain clamp?
Never a stupid question.. 😊
Depending what brand of chains you run, the manufacturer will have suggested angles for that specific chain. But a general rule is 25-30 degrees. Unless you’re killing, then it’s 10 degrees.
Hope that helps.
What’s your opinion on the holding power of the hydraulic clamp? Better hold than a manual clamp? Thanks.
I’ve never used a manual one, but the hydraulic is great! I’ve never had an issue with it. Holds very tight as long as you select the correct chain gauge.
Will this grinder work with the tripod stand Oregon sells?
I don’t know, I’m not familiar with their tripod…. Sorry.
I didnt really hear him go over the setting thats got to do with the chain angle, its where you slide it it back and forth.. I was wondering if someone could explain?
The cutter tooth angle is set where you rotate the vise, where I talk about 25, 30, or 35 degrees.
I am confused about the direction of wheel spinning in relation into teeth on opposite sides? My question probably is also confusing, hope it is translatable?
On this grinder, unfortunately the wheel direction is not reversible, so one side it grinds into the teeth, but the other side it grinds away.
I’ve never seen an issue with this though.
Good Day Farm, thanks for response, main take away is that direction isn’t issue with sharpening. You are reason videos are great, thanks again.
Personally, I don’t think do. Some people say it is, but I seriously have never noticed an issue. 👍
my local stihl shop sharpens customers chains at 30 degrees and sets the angle grinder wheel at 40 degrees. 40 degrees too steep?
That depends on the grinder the Stihl grinders are different.
I think 40 degrees on a Stihl grinder is the same as 50 degrees on the Oregon grinder.
That would give you a strong edge on the cutter, not as sharp, but durable.
That would be acceptable
Personally, I prefer a sharper edge, even if it isn’t as strong.
Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching!
Take care and have a Good Day.
Great video , Iv'e got the 410-120 setting in my amazon cart right now just checking out all the Oregon grinder video's i can before pulling the trigger on it. All of their grinder's seem to look like their all built about the same quality with the addition of some extra bell's an whistle's. I think for what i need the 410-120 will be ok. Yeah i fall into the group of people that had my chains wrecked by a shop that didn't know what they were doin with a grinder 20 years ago and been hand filling ever since. Anybody got any pros or cons on the 410 ? Thank's
I think the only difference is the vise.
Make sure it is set up properly, and go slow. Unless you plan to replace the grinding wheel with a CBN, just do light taps and keep the pink stone clean.
Thanks for watching, take care!
@@GoodDayFarm Thank you , probably use up the pink wheel and see how it perform's first. I think i'll be ok with a 410 i tend to be a little OCD and enjoy shapening and don't make it a race. Have a good Christmas.
dan clas , then I think you’ll enjoy the grinder... and you’ll get to experiment with different settings to get a chain you really like!
Merry Christmas!
That would sure be a handy tool to have now that I all my chains need to be sharpened LOL. It's to bad that it won't do square ground chain or am I mistaken. Be well brother.
Guitstik Kustoms
It is a very handy tool! And no, it will not do square grind... I wish.
Thanks for watching, take care friend!
I'm now on my second 610 230. The second got sent back today for inspection only having ground 1 chain. Both leaking oil from the top of the ram. Have you heard of this problem before?
Not anything I’ve heard about.... bummer though.
What do you do for the rakers? Hand file? Also I watched your video on square filing, can this machine do that?
Hi!
Yeah, I do the rakers by hand. You can do them with this machine, but the set up seemed difficult and clumsy. It’s super quick and easy to file them by hand once I mount the chain on the saw.
As for square grind, unfortunately this machine can not do that.
Great questions!
Thanks for watching!
Curious, is this the same grinder as the EFCO FL136 chain grinder?
I’m not 100% sure, I think it is very similar though.
is the hydraulic assist worth the extra money??
I’ve never used a standard vise grinder, but it is pretty nice not have to lock and unlock the vise for every tooth. Definitely speeds things up.
G'day, what do u do with the teeth on the side where the grinder
'exists' the sharp side of the tooth. That is, the grinding wheel
'enters' one side where it leaves no burrs. However burrs will develop
on the teeth of the other side. Obviously, that side is not as sharp and
will not cut as well. Then you have a chain that will not cut straight.
Well... in my experience, both sides are equally sharp, the burr... if any... is not an issue.
Also, this would not effect if it cuts straight, that would be more of a raker or user issue.
Thank you. Very clear
Thanks!
What about grinding the rakers?
It’ll do rakers, I just find the set up too time consuming... I can do them by hand on the saw quicker.
Can you grind rakers with this grinder?
Yes, you can. I found that the set up to do it was time consuming, so I don’t. I prefer to do the rakers by hand.
Great question, thanks!
@@GoodDayFarm Ok, I do the same, with 0,025 gauge. Have an old grinder that I need to throw away. This will be a nice replacement.Thanks. Take Care.
No problem!
Hey bud. Great video on the grinder. Do you square grind with this grinder or know anyone who does. Thank you🌲❤🌲✊🪓
Thanks!
Unfortunately, you can not do square grind with this type of grinder.
I had a Silvey Razor Sharp that I did square on.
I also have a couple videos on hand filing a square ground chain, it you want to check those out.
Thanks for watching!
@@GoodDayFarm thank you for the info. Some info says it can be done and some say it can't be done. The ones that say it can be done say with the 10° angle adjustment on the chain guide it will do square.
I tried every adjustment I could, if it can be done, I never figured it. It would be interesting to see....
Dose this handled the rackers
It can be set up to do rakers. You have to change the wheel.
For me it quicker and easier to do the rakers by hand on the saw.
@@GoodDayFarm thank you.
How do you take down your rakers
By hand, on the bar.
Good afternoon, I live in Brazil, I imported a current sharpener oregon 620-120, but after I sharpen a current it heats up a lot, my network is 220v and I use a transformer for 110v, so can that be why it gets so hot?
Does yours after sharpening a chain get hot too?
No, mine stays cool. I am on 110. Not sure how or if a transformer would effect the motor.
Brazil is on 50hz US IS 60 hz
motor needs to TURN BOTH DIRECTIONS as burr will form on one side of ALL TEETH.
+Air Port
Unfortunately, the Oregon grinders do not have that option.
I haven’t really seen an issue with burrs. I take light passes, do that helps.
The burr will come off first cut with the blade.
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Merci! tres apprécié
Awesome thanks
Thanks for watching!
what happens when u heat the chain up too hot?
Good question.
If it gets hot enough to discolor the steel, not just burning off pitch or oil, but if you blue the tooth.. it changes the temper in the steel. It won’t hold an edge as good or at all.
But you did not mention the rakers?
True... I don’t do the rakers with this or any grinder. I hand file them and gauge each one individually.
You got a video of doing the rakers?
Nah…. I just do them by hand on the bar, pretty easy.
Oregon sharpeners are ok for home owners
Yeah, I’d say they’re great for homeowners. 👍
Do you dress the stone
Yes, I comes with a small dressing block.
TWO COMMENTS,, ,Do the rakers with a 3/8 wheel at 10*,,, and don't run the grinder in the cold, this ran out the oil in the motor bearings , and caused a burr at the chizel on the exact machine you have. FYI
Good info, thanks! 👍
After 10 chains my wheels end up messing blade up . They seem to lose round ness
Are you redressing the wheel? I check the wheel every chain, and usually redress every 2nd or 3rd chain. Of course now I have a CBN wheel, so I don't need to reshape the wheel anymore. Yay!
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@@GoodDayFarm CBN wheel ? What's that ?
Here ya go!
www.diamondwheelinc.com/chain-saw-wheels.html
Great video, great explanation, but the grinder itself is vert poor quality it is NOT even close to professional grinder, also the grinding wheel has no reverse, angle adjustments are very crude and approximate. I am sure it beats the file, but it ends there. Thanks again for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Silly place to put it, the plug is directly behind it , right where the METAL GRINDINGS go just to give you an electric shock.
Are you being serious?
There are no issues with the plug ... 👍
Btw... there is a sheiks around the grinding wheel, very little, if anything gets behind the grinder. 👍
Just bought one, Nice grinder, good video, ur a natural instructor. Drink more BEER!
+dragginleftnut
Thank you very much for the kind words! I really appreciate that!
You're gonna love the grinder, it is a great tool.
Thanks for the comment, thanks for watching, take care!
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