SCMtnHaul
ArboristSite Lurker
I've only done a couple chains but boy o' boy do I like this grinder. $230+ S&H ain't bad and the machine feels like it has some quality built in to it. Assembly was a snap, no missing parts, and the manual has a handy section with sharpening angles for a variety of chains. So if you're on the fence about buying one of these grinders I say go for it. This is my first time using a chain grinder and it seems very easy to get decent results and I'm sure with practice I'll get better. Also it seems very easy to avoid overheating or grinding off too much, and you will see just how different the tooth length is if you grind a chain that has been sharpened a lot by hand. I bolted mine to a 4x4 so I can mount it in a vise which has the benefit of portability and raising the machine so I can stand straight up.
