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This Oregon Bench- or Wall-Mount Chainsaw Chain Grinder is an excellent choice for homeowners. A quality tool that delivers precision results in a very small space.

Features + Benefits

Safety shield helps prevent injury
Cam lever chain clamp holds chain steady
Durable, long-lasting aluminum base
Fixed motor angle for consistent grinding
Includes 3/16in. grinding wheel for sharpening .325in.-pitch and standard 3/8in.-pitch (72/73/75 series chains)
Additional wheels sold separately: 1/8in. Item# 193071, 3/16in. Item# 193081, 1/4in. Item# 193082
Tripod stand sold separately: Item# 193069

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(1) Sharpener
(1) grinding wheel

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Key Specs

Application	Compact alternative to full-size bench grinders
Mount Type	Bench or wall
Motor	60 Hz electric motor
Volts	120
Watts	85
Chain Pitch (in.)	.325, 3/8
Bore Diameter (in.)	7/8
Wheel Diameter (in.)	4 1/8 max.
Arbor Size (in.)	7/8
Bolt Hole Shape	Round
Includes	Template for pitch, depth-ga. setting and wheel contour and wheel dressing brick
Wheel Included	Yes, additional are sold separately
Assembly Required	Yes
Includes (qty.)	(1) Sharpener, (1) Grinding wheel
Manufacturer Warranty	12 months parts / 12 months labor
Ship Weight	7.0 lbs
Item#	193061

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

4.7 / 5

38 of 38(100%)would recommend this product to a friend.

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The compact alternative to full-size bench grinders. A quality tool that delivers precision results in a very small space. Comes with 3/16in. grinding wheel for sharpening .325in.-pitch and standard 3/8in.-pitch (72, 73, 75 series chains). Also comes with a wheel-dressing brick and a template for pitch, depth-gauge setting and wheel contour. Sharpens most chains up to .404in.-pitch with optional wheels sold separately. Application: Compact alternative to full-size bench grinders, Motor: 60 Hz electric motor, Volts: 120, Watts: 85, Chain Pitch (in.): .325 and 3/8, Bore Diameter (in.): 7/8, Wheel Diameter (in.): 4 1/8 max., Includes: Template for pitch, depth-gauge setting and wheel contour and wheel dressing brick, Wheel Included: Yes, additional are sold separately, Includes (qty.): 1 Sharpener, and 1 grinding wheel Safety shield Cam lever chain clamp Includes 3/16in. grinding wheel for sharpening .325in.-pitch and standard 3/8in.-pitch (72/73/75 series chains) Additional wheels sold separately: 1/8in. Item# 193071, 3/16in. Item# 193081, 1/4in. Item# 193082

Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

4 / 5

AWESOME product, assembly instructions need work,

September 9, 2010

By Scrap5000

from New York, NY

"Awesome product, but I did not like the assembly instructions (they should be more detailed, and with better pics), and it does not include the nuts and bolts for mounting (you need large ones, at least 1/4 inch thick x 2 inches long; the holes are even thicker than 1/4 inch, but I did not measure the exact diameter), and it does not include some other parts for grinding the guides on the chain instead of just sharpening the cutters. For these reasons I gave it a 4 instead of a 5.

For example in regards to the instructions: The arbor came unattached to the drive shaft, but it is not included in the picture & list of assembly parts, nor as part of the assembly instructions. Therefore, they don't tell you that youhave to attach it to the drive shaft. OK, this is common sense, but it still takes a bit of thinking about it. PLUS, it turns out that the arbor will fit on the drive shaft VERY loosely at first, with no screw or anything to hold it tightly in place on the shaft. But then it tightens up automatically onto the shaft once you first turn it on with the grinding wheel attached, so all the while you're worrying about how the heck the arbor will stay attached to the drive shaft since there is nothing to hold it in place initially, until you turn it on and see that it has self tightened. A bit of unnecessary anxiety that could have been avoided with better instructions.

Also, they don't tell you that the on/off switch will not lock into the on position when the product is not plugged into an outlet, so initially you think that the switch must be broken & you start worrying about having to send it back. But then you plug it in and turn it on & the switch stays in the on position. A nice feature since it prevents you from plugging it in with the switch inadvertedly turned on, but again, better instructions would have been appreciated.

Also, they don't tell you that you should attach the operating handle BEFORE attaching the grinding wheel and the cover...then when you realize this yourself, you have to take it apart again and re-attach everything. It doesn't take very long, but it is a bit annoying and something they can easily improve upon.

And the cover assembly instructions could have been better, with a close up pic of how it attaches, and where the screw goes.

And the spring loaded guide to keep the chain from traveling to the left could have been explained better, as well as how to set the depth guide on it and on the grinding wheel too. But you just have to use common sense and figure that out yourself.

If you want to attach this to a vise instead of directly to a table, then be sure to get the separate mounting bracket. It would be nice if the sharpener and the bracket came with the nuts and bolts for mounting, but no, you have to get them separately. As stated above, at least 1/4 inch x 2 inches is what you need, and even thicker than that is better. Also, the mounting bracket is a bit too short and narrow; it doesn't extend the full width of the bottom of the unit, and if it was a bit wider then it would support the unit better. I am thnking of adding a piece of wood or thick sheet metal between it and the unit so that it extends to the full width of the bottom of the unit and holds it up better.

If you want to file down the guides on the chain then you need to separately buy a second griding wheel (the larger size one), a guide, and a file.

OK, apart from all of that (and I know it sounds like a lot, but it only took away 1 star from my rating of it) the product is pretty awesome once you get it assembled & figure everything out. It will sharpen a 20 inch bar chain in 5 minutes, and put a niiiiice, sharp edge on it, and save you lots of money in the long run.

I would definitely recommend it; just keep everything I wrote above in mind when you get it (or even to prepare ahead of time) and you'll be fine."

What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

4 / 5

light touch,

August 23, 2010

By Irine

from Tennessee

"Great product that produces great results.
Be careful - excessive time or presure when grinding chains takes away a lot of the chain and you could end up buying more chains more often.

Did not ship with any grinding wheels, but company sent them later at no charge."

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Gets the job done fast,

June 1, 2010

By leroychipper

from new york

"I was extremely satisfied with the power,fine detail,and quickness to complete the job of this chainsaw sharpener. It is very easy to use and takes up very little bench space. As we all have very little of that when the tools start adding up. I sharpen my chain saw more often between uses than I ever did by having this product available to me. I have had this product for 5 years without a problem with it. I highly recommend this product for every tool bench!"

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

good deal would buy another one,

February 16, 2010

By dene

from st henry ,ohio

"This grinder is the do it yourself kind of tool you dont have to read the any thing to use it . works real good no probelms as of yet got 15 chains done with great results . i did notice one thing about have this you know what kind of job the guys at the shop did for you not good .the only thing i found bad about it was the frame is a little on the weak side .for the money good deal i was paying $5 a chain to get them done at the shop so do the math paid for its self some time next year"

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Chain Sharpener,

November 2, 2009

By TheAlchemist

"Best tool I've ever purchased! Having to buck loads of oak dulls out chains quickly. Having the ability to sharpen these in-house is a big time and money saver"

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Don't know how I lived without it.,

November 2, 2009

By captb

from Charlotte Hall, Maryland

"After our local chain sharpener closed shop I purchased this tool. I no longer have to use blades until they are shot. Sharpening is quick and easy and I always have several sharp chains ready in my shop. Even the neighbors come by to use my sharpener. Maybe I should charge them a fee!"

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

Oregon Chain Sharpner,

October 19, 2009

By HOGFLTK

from Aroostook County, Maine

"I cut my own firewood. At times it is muddy when the wood is skidded out. This results in a lot of dirt in the wood. When sawing the wood it doesn't take long before the chain is dull and will not cut. I prviously would need to drive 12 miles to a local shop to get my chains sharpened. I now can do it at home. I have 5 spare chains so when they all become dull I set my Oregon sharpener up in a vise and sharpen the chains. It sets up very easy and is very easy to operate. In no time I have my chains sharpened and can go back to work. A real time saver for me."

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

GREAT PRODUCT !,

July 15, 2009

By medmo

from poplar bluff , mo.

"I had never sharpened a chain before I bought this grinder. It cost me $3.00 a chain and the trouble of going to the shop. Then waiting for it to be sharpened.
This grinder is so easy to use any one could read the book and be shapening chains within an hour. This product saves me both time and money. I have found my chains stay sharp longer and cut better than before. It was well worth the price."

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

4 / 5

Saw Sharpener,

July 13, 2009

By Phileno

from Martville, NY

"The device works exactly as advertised. I have use it several times and the saw chains come out sharp. It saves a lot of time if the other alternative is to have a professional do it."

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Oregon Oregon Bench-Mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpener - Model# 108181

Overall Rating:

5 / 5

A Fine Little Tool,

April 8, 2009

By LilBear

from Southern Colorado

"I got one of these to see if I could refurbish about 30 chains my son uses in his firewood business. I followed the instructions and set it up in about ten minutes, then experimented with the first chain. Within about five minutes, I had the process down and started grinding chains as I had time. So far I have reground ten of those chains to "good as new" condition, saving about $25 per chain over throwing them out. The unit is easy to use, fairly straightforward to set up and does a fine job grinding chains. I will have paid for the grinder by the time I have gone through the pile of dull chains on my bench. I would recommend getting a spare grinding wheel if you plan on doing as many chains as I am doing, since they do wear a tiny bit with every chain. Well worth the price."

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Can my chain be sharpened by the #108181?

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And if so, what size grinding wheel does it need?

Its a Stihl 3/8 picco chain, 1/4" kerf, sold for use w/ a Logosol M7 sawmill.

I asked this last week and have not had a reply.

Ched

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3 months ago

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Because the Picco series is a specialty chain, Oregon (a competitor of Stihl) does not offer support information as to the compatibility of their products with Stihl's. The best information about which sharpeners are compatible with your chain will be found through your local Stihl dealer.