Northern tool grinder poll

[ericjeeper]

Ok who has bought a grinder from Northern tool?

 

[DOLMARatOs]

I bought 4! Sold one already. Dunno what I'll do with he rest.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Got one for crimmas, very happy with it!

 

[tawilson]

One here, one on order. But it's been since Wednesday and they haven't shipped it yet.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Its a good price but grinders scare me.

 

[alderman]

Bad timing

I picked up a used 511a for $100 and got it about two weeks before the story broke on the Northern Tool grinder, otherwise I'd be in the market along with the rest of you. I also picked up one of the Harbor Freight grinders and it does well on chains that don't require the 10 degree tilt feature.

 

[olyman]

that northern one is the scnitz--tried it today--straightend out a def chain--wonderful---

 

[drmiller100]

i've never used a grinder. got my NT in. used an old rocked out ruined chain,.

brought it back, but ground the HECK out of the teeth. might be a race candidate now....... lol

like it. some goofy quirks, worst of which is having to remove base to get gunk off top of pivot gizmo.

 

[PA Plumber]

Is this the one that is on sale for $99.00?

 

[tawilson]

Yep, my second one shipped today.

 

[PA Plumber]

Okay... Ordering one today!

 

[PA Plumber]

Before I oder this thing, any recommendations on extra wheels?
Thanks

 

[tawilson]

Yeah, don't buy them from Northern. Too expensive. The grinder comes with 3-1/4, 3/16 and 1/8. They'll last you for a while. I'm surprised it's still on sale. I doubt the price will go back to where it was, but they could for sure get another $50 out of it.

 

[PA Plumber]

I must be looking at the wrong one. The one that shows for $99.00 is stating it only ships one 1/8" disk.

 

[ericjeeper]

Trust us it comes with three

And they are salmon colored. They really do not leave much of a burr.
I would never consider reversing mine.. I prefer the sparks shooting away from my eyes.
I am thinking about putting a sign up out by the road for sharpening chains. heck 4-5 bucks a chain.. easy money.

 

[PA Plumber]

Ordered!

I know this is a familiar story on the site, but here is my tale of woe. In the last week this site has cost me over $325.00 in PPE, Wedges, Reading Materials, and This new grinder I just ordered. I am very concerned about this addiction. Is there an ASAA (ArborSite Addiction Annonymous) available to us?

I am afraid there is a new chainsaw purchase lurking in the next couple of months also.

 

[tawilson]

So far, you are getting off cheap.

 

[ericjeeper]

Well let me be the first to suggest a Dolmar

Cause you are going to hear it sooner or later,.
I have the 6400 and it rips. My buddy bought the 5100 ,Wow talk about a fun smooth saw to run.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I know this is a familiar story on the site, but here is my tale of woe. In the last week this site has cost me over $325.00 in PPE, Wedges, Reading Materials, and This new grinder I just ordered. I am very concerned about this addiction. Is there an ASAA (ArborSite Addiction Annonymous) available to us?

I am afraid there is a new chainsaw purchase lurking in the next couple of months also.

This site cost me $678 the other week for a 441. I dont really need it.

It also just cost me $215 to have my 361 worked over...dont really need that either.

Sure does make me grin though.

 

[PA Plumber]

This site cost me $678 the other week for a 441. I dont really need it.

It also just cost me $215 to have my 361 worked over...dont really need that either.

Sure does make me grin though.

Where did you get a 441 for $678. Did that include a bar and chain or was that just the powerhead? I have one I'm looking at for $768. Includes 3 RS chains, 25" bar, and case. Sounds like you got a deal!