Wright Tools Sharpener

D6c · October 29, 2018, 11:44:45 AM

Anyone ever use on of the Wright band sharpeners? If so are they a good machine?
The W-37 drag type sharpener is the model I'm looking at.
They make other much more expensive equipment also.

Looking at it, it seems fairly well built and cams are available for quite a few different saw bands.

https://www.wrightmachinetools.com/products/w-00037-abg

Crusarius · October 29, 2018, 12:20:27 PM

What do those cost. I was looking at them. If they don't put cost on the sites I usually don't bother with inquiring.

ladylake · October 29, 2018, 01:21:00 PM

I bought one when I bought my mill, sharpened around 9000 bands so far and still works great. I did have to replace 2 $3 bearing. Built good is right. SSteve

Bradm · October 29, 2018, 06:59:33 PM

Though I can't speak for this grinder, Wright equipment is built solid. I'm curious if this will continue now that they're owned by Simonds.

crowhill · October 29, 2018, 07:28:22 PM

I have one, works well, has stood up well. Got it with my used B-20 TimberKing in 2002.

tacks Y · October 29, 2018, 09:08:02 PM

I have one and like it, came used with Logmaster mill. Big step up from old Wood Mizer model I had. But the MW had seen plenty of use

Two Trax · October 30, 2018, 06:55:50 PM

Well based on several members here giving a good report on this sharpener, I pulled the trigger on a used one that looks to be in very good shape. I am sure there will be some questions as I have never used a sharpener like this.... Should have it next week.

D6c · October 30, 2018, 08:54:16 PM

Ahh, are you the one that snagged the one off eBay that promped my original post? Snooze you lose I guess. I would be interested in hearing how well it works.

Two Trax · October 30, 2018, 10:15:16 PM

, that would be me! Just bought a mill and was looking for a decent used sharpener and felt this would fill the bill. Made the seller an offer $55 under the asking price and he/she took it. Will report when it arrives.

JB Griffin · November 03, 2018, 09:20:18 AM

I have a wright and as much as I like it I cant recommend buying a new one.

First, cams are difficult to find the right one for the profile and are $150+ custom cams are available but not even feasible at and I quote wright "over $1000".

Second, new they are $2100 and a wm bms250 is $1800. So for the same money you can get a bms250, 4 gal of kasco mineral oil and a rixsaws cbn wheel in your choice of profile and be better off.

ladylake · November 03, 2018, 03:57:26 PM

I think they are buying used ones for around $600. Mine came with 2 cams one each for 7/8 and 3/4. With a little fine tuning you can make those cams follow most profiles, probably not the 40 degree back angle ones like the turbo 7 and Cooks super sharp which I wont use as they don't take a nail hit very well with not much behind the tooth tips. Steve

Two Trax · November 03, 2018, 04:24:19 PM

Ladylake, you are in the zone on price. In fact I frequently gain good info from your posts and you were certainly influential in my purchasing a TimberKing B20 and this sharpener. It has 4 cams with it, including both the sizes you recommend. I may be asking for your advice in getting this setup.

The knowledge members here share is quite remarkable! Thanks again to all!

JB Griffin · November 03, 2018, 09:07:47 PM

Those wright are without a doubt are the most accurate drag sharpeners available, but they still ain't no cbn.

Two Trax · July 19, 2019, 07:02:12 PM

Anyone know where you can get grinding stones for this machine, other than Wright? Long story, this one took some work to get in top notch working condition but now it is ready and I cannot find stones other than Wright. Would like some other source's.

ladylake · July 20, 2019, 07:15:45 AM

TK sold them in the past, don't know if they still do. I have gotten some from Foley Belsaw but the 5/8 arbor is hard to find. Maybe Norton, they make a lot of wheels. Steve

Sixacresand · July 20, 2019, 07:36:59 AM

Quote from: D6c on October 29, 2018, 11:44:45 AM
Anyone ever use on of the Wright band sharpeners? If so are they a good machine?
The W-37 drag type sharpener is the model I'm looking at.
They make other much more expensive equipment also.

Looking at it, it seems fairly well built and cams are available for quite a few different saw bands.

https://www.wrightmachinetools.com/products/w-00037-abg

The link opens the following page. Strange

Two Trax · July 20, 2019, 08:14:34 AM

Sixacres, I was able to open that link with no issue. It is an ad page, does not takk about parts.

I do give a heads up to Wright. They have been very helpful and stocked every part I needed to fix this sharpener. Seller on Ebay had advertised as excellent condition, but it needed bearings and several other parts. I was going to return it to the seller but after talking with Wright about the machine, I contacted the seller and asked if they would reimburse me for the parts required and I would take care of the labor. They agreed so I keplt the machine. It is very well built and the fact that they have been in production for so many years with virtually the same design speaks to the quality of the machine.

Only downside is it appears to be limited resource on purchasing the grinding wheels.