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  1. 11-28-2006, 09:20 PM #31
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    Yup. With a little thought and some elbow grease, any piece of junk can be a jewel. I have modified many of HB tools to fit my needs.

    I will keep y'all posted on the Northern grinders. The power difference in the motor was less than 5o or 60 watts to the OREGON 511A. I'll take some side by sides. If all the parts interchange I think I'll sell my older 511A and use the Northern unit for small chain and depth guages.

    I can always dump them on ebay if they don't live up to my expectations, but I haven't seen anything that bad from NT or HF. Just have to wait till the sale is over to drop them on the bay.
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  2. 11-29-2006, 03:33 PM #32
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    Looked over an Oregon grinder today

    I was installing windows in a fellows Garage today and noticed he had an oregon grinder hanging from the wall.I noticed it was made of a plastic framework., and it looks a lot like the one I am fixing to order from Northern.
    Its only money.. can't take it with us.. andI have found that, I do get to keep it longer if I do not answer the phone when the bill collectors calls. LOL
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  3. 11-29-2006, 04:21 PM #33
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    I have an update on the broken grinding disk I got with my new chain sharpener.I called costumer service and they said because it was made in Japan it would take 3 to 4 months to get a new disk. So now the whole thing will be mailed back to Northern and a new one will be sent as I speak. They will have UPS stop by and pick up my first one. It is just plain bad luck that the disk was broken, by the way the box looked like UPS was a little ruff with the shipping. So far Northern has done good with my sale credit and return.
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  4. 11-29-2006, 04:34 PM #34
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    UPS rough with a package? C'Mon theyd never.



    On a related note, I wonder if Northern has a scratch and dent department?
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  • 11-30-2006, 02:07 AM #35
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    What size disks were they?
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  • 11-30-2006, 06:31 PM #36
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    Sorry Tom I don't remember the sizes but I did write the broken one down, I just have to find the paper I wrote it on, It was very thin. I already boxed up the sharpener for UPS to pick up tomorrow.
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  • 11-30-2006, 06:42 PM #37
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    That's alright. I've waffled and almost ordered this a couple of times. If it came with the 3/16" disks I'd go for it. Doesn't sound like it. Maybe I'll email Northern again.
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  • 11-30-2006, 07:04 PM #38
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    Mine should be here Monday

    Hopefully not damaged in shipping. It is to muddy here to even get to a treetop to cut wood. and all my chains are sharp from filing.. Might just tune up my 20 inch chain a bit and go grab a few of dads
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  • 11-30-2006, 07:09 PM #39
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    You guys have to quit doing this! It starts with saws, I had three when I joined and now have ten. Then a peavey, now a mill and bigger saw have caught my eye. The list goes on but I digress....................


    Ok I feel better, thanks for listening.



    Now where is that order form.................................
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  • 11-30-2006, 07:15 PM #40
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    Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me in 5 -7 days!
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  • 11-30-2006, 08:30 PM #41
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    Got the northern grinder today. Exact Chinese duplicate of a 511a. Right down to the size of the hardware. Exact. Sounds nice, comes with 1/8. 3/16, 1/4 wheels. Work light is good. Whole unit seems to be worth the 229.00 they sell them for. For $100.00 it's a steal. FYI.
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  • 11-30-2006, 11:02 PM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by DOLMARatOs
    Got the northern grinder today. Exact Chinese duplicate of a 511a. Right down to the size of the hardware. Exact. Sounds nice, comes with 1/8. 3/16, 1/4 wheels. Work light is good. Whole unit seems to be worth the 229.00 they sell them for. For $100.00 it's a steal. FYI.

    Thank you for the report. I can stop being nervous now. I can start being excited.

    What is the best tool to use to profile the wheel?
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  • 12-01-2006, 01:44 AM #43
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    Alright, I ordered one too. I wonder why their grinding wheels are so expensive? Maybe it's a 3-pack.
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  • 12-01-2006, 05:22 PM #44
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    Just oreder the OREGON wheels. They are higher quality. Use a dressing block to shape the wheels. THese are available from any oregon dealer but there are very few that will stock them. Takes a couple days to get.
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  • 12-02-2006, 03:33 PM #45
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    I was talking about the Oregon wheels that Northern sells. $27.99 and weighs 4 lbs. which is why I was thinking it was a three pack. They call it a stone instead of a wheel or disk. Maybe I'll email them again. They do get back to me fast.
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