Bar rail Grinder

[DonT]

just looking through the bailey's sale flyer and noticed the bar rail grinders,was wondering if anyone has any experience with them?

[oldaxman]

I've had one for many years. I'ts one of those things you thing, how did I ever get by without this.

[lumberjack48]

30+ year's of filing saw, up to 9 saws on the job at one time, i used a flat file to keep the flare off the bar, or a bench grinder. If the bar happened to get pinched, hammer and a flat head screwdriver worked for me.

[loggit]

Didn't want the expense of a grinder so I bought the blue rail edger with the replaceable file.  Works excellent for me.

[Al_Smith]

I use a 6 by 48 belt sander .

[CX3]

Im with lumberjack 48 on this one.  I use old files that are no good for sharpening chains anymore, and they work great on bars.

[Larry]

I use a 6 by 48 belt sander .

I thought I was the only one that did that trick.  Try it...guarantee ya will like it.

[Al_Smith]

You could use a portable belt sander too .They do pretty well .

[Chelsea Tree]

Bought one a couple of years ago.  I agree with oldaxman: it is slick and FAST!  Don't apply a whole lot of pressure and keep the bar moving all the time.  Also remember to clean the drive link groove after grinding.  

It took me a while to figure out the best way to mount it.  I ended up bolting it to a 2" X 6" with a semi-circle cut out to fit the motor, I then just mount the board into a bench vise when I need to use the grinder.   I'll put up a pic.

JP

[Saw Dr.]

How long do the grinding wheels last on those machines?  I rebuild saws for a hobby and to sell.  Nearly every saw I get (if it has a bar) has a sad bar on it, so I spend alot of time filing.  Do you think it would be possible to use the grinder to true up a bow bar if the tang were removed?

[bill m]

I use a Delta 6" belt sander with a 9" disk. Works great for a lot less money then the specific bar rail grinders.

[John R]

I use a file, but the grinder caught my eye in the flyer from Baileys.
Need more toys?

[Mad Professor]

A vertical belt sander works great and gives a perfect 90 degree face to the rails.

[terrifictimbersllc]

You could use a portable belt sander too .They do pretty well .

I wish I had taken the bag full of sawdust off the last time I did this.  :( :( :(