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Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Grinder, Model# 511AX

Item# 193070
Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Grinder, Model# 511AX

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Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Grinder, Model# 511AX

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  • See-through safety shield makes sharpening setup easier
  • Built-in light makes it easier to monitor your work
  • 3-ft. cord with 3-prong plug
  • Works with all chain pitches from 1/4in. to 3/4in.
  • Grinding wheel wear adjustment feature allows user to adjust for worn grinding wheels to achieve a properly ground chain

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Product Summary

This grinder is a durable machine built with the quality and features needed for frequent high-volume chain sharpening. Comes with 1/8in., 3/16in. and 1/4in. grinding wheels for sharpening chain pitches up to 3/4in. Also includes built-in light, wheel-dressing brick and a template for pitch, depth-gauge setting and wheel contour. Upgrades from Item# 19304 include new adjustment capabilities for accurate grinds as the wheel wears and self-centering vise for equal grind angles without adjustment. Meets ANSI standards.

What's Included

  • (1) Chain saw sharpener
  • (3) Grinding wheels
  • (1) Pitch template
  • (1) Wheel dressing brick

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Features + Benefits

  • See-through safety shield makes sharpening setup easier
  • Built-in light makes it easier to monitor your work
  • 3-ft. cord with 3-prong plug
  • Works with all chain pitches from 1/4in. to 3/4in.
  • Grinding wheel wear adjustment feature allows user to adjust for worn grinding wheels to achieve a properly ground chain
  •  Large indexing chain stop provides a larger surface area, accommodating large chain types
  •  Motor head can be raised to create more space for filing depth gauges
  • Self-centering vise provides equal grind angles without adjustment, clamping to all chain sizes from 1/4in. to 3/4in. pitch
  • Sliding vise compensates for grinding wheel material reduction
  • Includes 1/8in., 3/16in. and 1/4in. grinding wheels
  • Additional wheels sold separately: 1/8in. Item# 193041, 3/16in. Item# 193042, 1/4in. Item# 193043, 5/16in. Item# 193044
  • Tripod stand Item# 193069 sold separately

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

193070

Brand

Oregon

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

Ship Weight

20.0 LB

Product Type

Sharpener/Grinder
AttributeSpecification

Max. RPM

3400

Chain Pitch

Combination

Bore Diameter

7/8 in

Wheel Diameter

5-3/4 in

Wheel Included

Yes

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  1. In what country is this machine manufactured?

    1. Italy.

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    2. Italy

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    3. The chain grinder is made in Italy.

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  2. scale below vice

    what is the scale below the vice use for?

    1. It is used to set the pitch of the chains. Some chains require more or less than others. The instructions come with a chart that shows the angles required for different chains.

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    2. The measurements listed on the bottom of the Oregon Chain Grinder are for sharpening angles as well as sharpening angles for chains with "down angles". Please click on the PDF manual listed on the item page for more details.

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  3. What size chain will it sharpen?

    1/4, 3/8, .404 what?

    1. Oregon says it will sharpen chain from 1/4 to 3/4 inch pitch.

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    2. The Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Grinder comes with a 1/8'' , 3/16'' , and a 1/4'' grinding wheels for sharpening chain pitches from 1/4'' - 3/4''.

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  4. Can the Oregon 511AX sharpen square chisel chain?

    1. No. The 511AX grinder will sharpen most pitches and types of round ground chain. Square ground chain requires a specialty grinder.

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    2. Model 511AX Grinder will sharpen all types of chain to include square chisel by using the appropriate grinding wheel.

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  5. How are the depth gages cut to the proper depth?

    1. I use the same tool that I used to use when I hand sharpened to determine how much to grind. I then install the 1/4" non radius wheel that comes with the grinder and grind one depth gauge until my tool says it is flush. I then set my chain pitch stop on the chain vise to bring depth gauges under the wheel instead of the cutters. It is really much simpler than I've made it sound. It is much faster than the sharpening process and produces excellent results.

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    2. The motor head can be raised to create more space for filing depth gauges.

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  6. what are the 3settings to sharpen 404 ripping chain

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    1. The Oregon Bench-Mount Chain Grinder comes with a 1/8'' , 3/16'' , and a 1/4'' grinding wheels for sharpening chain pitches from 1/4'' - 3/4''. To sharpen a 404 ripping chain you would need to use the 3/16" grinding wheel.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

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