Is the only difference between the HOS and the USG, the amount of adjustments? Is that how you tell the difference?‘Made in West Germany’ gives you some idea of the age!
Does it work?
Is it complete?
Are parts still available?
Last time I looked STIHL made a ‘USG’ grinder, and a similar looking ‘HOS’ grinder that had fewer adjustments. I would want the USG model.
If the price is right for you, it might be worth a look. But be careful about comparing it to a grinder 30+ years newer!
Philbert
It’s been a while, so I don’t recall all of the specifics. But I believe that some of the angle settings on the HOS are fixed (?). Might be fine for general sharpening, but if I was buying a new one, at what they sell for, I would like the additional adjustability.Is the only difference between the HOS and the USG, the amount of adjustments? Is that how you tell the difference?
He’s asking $75. Is that good? Fair?It’s been a while, so I don’t recall all of the specifics. But I believe that some of the angle settings on the HOS are fixed (?). Might be fine for general sharpening, but if I was buying a new one, at what they sell for, I would like the additional adjustability.
I don’t know if these designations or capabilities apply to older STIHL grinders.
An available, used STIHL grinder ( any model), could still be a very good deal. I don’t see them offered very frequently.
Philbert
If it works, and is complete, I would buy it. You could spend that on a couple of grinding wheels.He’s asking $75. Is that good? Fair?
T1!If it works, and is complete, I would buy it. You could spend that on a couple of grinding wheels.
Philbert
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