Tecomec Super Jolly for $270?

[Ryan'smilling]

Anyone seen these? I've been thinking of buying a grinder recently and started looking at what was available. The tecomec jolly star looked pretty good for around $300, but then I saw a super jolly for $270 from Maverick Mower parts. The word tecomec wasn't on the page though, only Stens. So I called and asked about them. They said it's a tecomec and that they ship orders over $200 for free.

So I called Stens and asked about them. It's part number 700-010 by the way. The guy there checked with the tech department and confirmed that it's a tecomec grinder. The best prices I've seen for these with the word Tecomec in the description is approaching $400.

So, I ordered one. If it's a knock off I'll send it back, but I'm fairly optimistic. I did some googling but I didn't see any threads here or on 0peforum about anyone buying them from a Stens retailer.

 

[Shawn.54]

Anyone seen these? I've been thinking of buying a grinder recently and started looking at what was available. The tecomec jolly star looked pretty good for around $300, but then I saw a super jolly for $270 from Maverick Mower parts. The word tecomec wasn't on the page though, only Stens. So I called and asked about them. They said it's a tecomec and that they ship orders over $200 for free.

So I called Stens and asked about them. It's part number 700-010 by the way. The guy there checked with the tech department and confirmed that it's a tecomec grinder. The best prices I've seen for these with the word Tecomec in the description is approaching $400.

So, I ordered one. If it's a knock off I'll send it back, but I'm fairly optimistic. I did some googling but I didn't see any threads here or on 0peforum about anyone buying them from a Stens retailer.

I’m looking to get one of these units myself and was wondering if you pulled the trigger on it and if so how it is working for you?
Shawn

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I’m looking to get one of these units myself and was wondering if you pulled the trigger on it and if so how it is working for you?
Shawn

Yep, I bought one. I've never used a grinder with a manual vise, but I will say that this one is very fast. Seems like a high quality rig.

 

[Shawn.54]

I was looking on line at Tecomec compact with manual vise and I don’t believe it had ability for 10 degree vise tilt google found this one branded Stens for $70 more. I was looking for reviews on tecomec or stens found very few.
I think Thursday I’ll order one. I have a Habor Freight $29.99 one that I use but it is cheap plastic and lacks adjustment not to mention vise out of center so I have to reset every time I switch from right to left cutters. Not a great big deal but adds more time and messing around.
Thanks
Shawn

 

[Ryan'smilling]

It's the exact same thing as the Oregon 620. I called Maverick and Stens before ordering and both confirmed that it's a tecomec. Mine says tecomec and made in Italy all over it.

 

[Shawn.54]

Great I didn’t want Chinese clone I’ll order Thursday thanks for your time.
Shawn

 

[Hsullyc]

I ordered that same one last year. Definitely a Tecomec and made in Italy. Quality machines.

 

[Shawn.54]

How does this unit do with keeping left and right cutters equal?
Shawn

 

[Hsullyc]

How does this unit do with keeping left and right cutters equal?
Shawn

Make sure to square it up. I use a cbn wheel and it does pretty well.

 

[Shawn.54]

I just placed my order and will in the next two weeks be looking at CBN wheels for it thanks for the information.
Shawn

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Let me know how you like those CBN wheels. I'm probably have to pick some up at some point.

 

[Shawn.54]

Well a little set back in the delivery of my grinder which was to be delivered today. Bad weather caused UPS to cut their route short today so I did not receive it. Delivery was rescheduled for tomorrow and I won’t be home until late in the evening to play with it.
Shawn

 

[Skeans]

Well a little set back in the delivery of my grinder which was to be delivered today. Bad weather caused UPS to cut their route short today so I did not receive it. Delivery was rescheduled for tomorrow and I won’t be home until late in the evening to play with it.
Shawn

Let me know how you like those CBN wheels. I'm probably have to pick some up at some point.

I’ve been using one for about a year doing harvester chains weekly roughly 15 to 30 94 driver 404 chains and the only issue I’ve had is the cylinder attachment pin kept sliding out to attach to the grinder head.


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[Shawn.54]

I was looking at YouTube last night and saw an attachment for the Oregon 620-120 that made the grinder head work automatically with a foot pedal all the operator did was advance the chain. Ok this is already a more advanced machine than I need for the couple chains I will be sharpening each week for my fire wood cutting I will be doing. The machinist in me says I can build that unit myself I have an old industrial sowing machine I picked up for $15.00 20 years ago that will donate a speed control motor thinking this will be my next project.
Shawn

 

[Shawn.54]

Well the stens super jolly arrived and I got my fingers on it at last. Unpacked it checked for damage and it will have to wait for now.
It is definitely a tecomec.
Shawn

 

[Shawn.54]

Well I had a little time to sharpen a few chains and I must say that it is way way better than the harbor freight grinder I replaced with it I did not get a chance to cut wood yet and will not for couple weeks but as far as grinding goes it is ridged and accurate.
Shawn

 

[Shawn.54]

I’ve been away from the forum a while due to having a triple bypass on February 26 feeling much better now my son has been doing the saw work I have been demoted to safety guy making sure no one gets hurt.
I have only used one of my chains I sharpened but it is holding up well.
Shawn

 

[Deleted member 117362]

I’ve been away from the forum a while due to having a triple bypass on February 26 feeling much better now my son has been doing the saw work I have been demoted to safety guy making sure no one gets hurt.
I have only used one of my chains I sharpened but it is holding up well.
Shawn

Hope you are recovering well. Do not over do it.

 

[Shawn.54]

I have been very good about what I do so far not lifting over 10 pounds not driving for 4 weeks eating better and walking still won’t be able to lift large pieces of wood but should be able to saw it and supervise loading. And of course drive the truck.
Shawn