New Chain Grinder

[Stihlman441]

Got myself a chain grinder a Speed Sharp Star made by Tecomec (italy) the same as Oregan 511AX,Telcomec Jolly Star and probably a few others seems to be well made so far anyway.

 

[Rudolf73]

Cool, I've been looking at those... Have you tried it out yet and how does it go ?

 

[Arrowhead]

You will love it... great machine.

 

[mtngun]

It does a good job. Just be gentle when opening the vise, only 1/8 turn is required. If you open the vice too far, too hard, it can snap the vise base. Otherwise a very good grinder.

How come imported stuff costs so much more in Oz ? Do you guys have to pay a VAT or a tariff ?

 

[o8f150]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet

 

[biggenius29]

Its no Silvey

 

[Stihlman441]

It does a good job. Just be gentle when opening the vise, only 1/8 turn is required. If you open the vice too far, too hard, it can snap the vise base. Otherwise a very good grinder.

How come imported stuff costs so much more in Oz ? Do you guys have to pay a VAT or a tariff ?

Dont realy know, after awhile we just get used to being ripped off.
We have GST which is 10% on top of most things.

We are at the bottom of the planet and normally there is a assh_ le at the bottom of things.

 

[tdi-rick]

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How come imported stuff costs so much more in Oz ? Do you guys have to pay a VAT or a tariff ?

No duty and as Stihlman441 said we cop a 10% GST (VAT) on top of anything but if for business you claim that back every quarter (or monthly if you are big enough)
The rest is just lower volumes/lack of market/higher margins.

 

[tdi-rick]

Its no Silvey

No such thing as Silvey here, and a private import would be $$ for freight, then it would need a big arsed tranny to run it and it would run slightly slower than intended (our single phase power supply is 240V/50Hz)

 

[cuttinscott]

I Have a less than a year old 511AX in service with my other chain grinders I kinda wish the clamping vise was a few inches longer and the stop pawl had more clearance underneath it I find if the chain is stiff it catches the underside of the pawl also not really enough clearance for the raker gauge to fit.... Im using a 5/16" wheel and it seems to chew them up pretty quick so I was thinking a 7" or 8" wheel would be Cool....

Maybe its just me but I see need for improvement in this family of grinders..

BTW I dedicated this grinder to 3/4" Pitch Processor chains LOL




Scott

 

[tdi-rick]

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Im using a 5/16" wheel and it seems to chew them up pretty quick so I was thinking a 7" or 8" wheel would be Cool....

Maybe its just me but I see need for improvement in this family of grinders..

BTW I dedicated this grinder to 3/4" Pitch Processor chains LOL




Scott

Scott, Matt/MCW uses a Dinasaw CBN/ABN wheel and loves it.
Low/minimal dust and cool grinding and lasts.

 

[Stihlman441]

Is this the wheel and where do ya get them from in Aus

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=AB6+18&catID=

 

[tdi-rick]

Made right here in Oz, and you can send them back to be re-coated when they eventually wear.

I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link, so clicky on the PDF below instead, all the contact details are on it
The man to talk to there is Greg Costin, Matt sent me all the details for my mate Larry the local chainsaw repairer but Larry already had one

Dinasaw make some pretty trick shop/production chain grinders too.

 

[Stihlman441]

Made right here in Oz, and you can send them back to be re-coated when they eventually wear.

I don't know if I'm allowed to post a link, so clicky on the PDF below instead, all the contact details are on it
The man to talk to there is Greg Costin, Matt sent me all the details for my mate Larry the local chainsaw repairer but Larry already had one

Dinasaw make some pretty trick shop/production chain grinders too.

Cheers thanks champ

 

[flushcut]

The ABN wheels are the way to go for sure!

 

[Stihlman441]

Got one of those cyclone 5mm thick wheels coming in the post it was $242.

 

[flushcut]

I think you will quite happy with them. Take small bites they tend to leave a bur if you go big usually just the chrome though.

 

[MCW]

Yeah the Dinasaw wheels are the go mate - I have a 3mm for 3/8"LP and .325", a 4.5mm for 3/8" and .404" plus a 7mm flat for depth guages. If I did it again I'd get a 7mm wheel with a curved profile for depth guages.

 

[flushcut]

Yeah the Dinasaw wheels are the go mate - I have a 3mm for 3/8"LP and .325", a 4.5mm for 3/8" and .404" plus a 7mm flat for depth guages. If I did it again I'd get a 7mm wheel with a curved profile for depth guages.

They make those gotta link or just go to their web site? I assume dinasaw.com or sumpthin like that?

 

[MCW]

They make those gotta link or just go to their web site? I assume dinasaw.com or sumpthin like that?

http://www.dinasaw.com.au/

Good website to gather info but still far cheaper for you guys in the states to buy them from Baileys. Postage from Australia plus our current exchange rate is a killer...