Oregon Professional Compact 120-Volt Bench Chain Grinder

So much easier than using a file. After getting set up it takes little time to sharpen a chain. Great tool.

My experience with this device has been pleasant. The wheels work smoothly and the LED light is a helpful addition when working in dim areas. The adjustments feel sturdy and reliable, making it simple to operate. Although the stop mechanism isn’t my favorite, it doesn’t affect overall performance. It holds the chain securely during use, which I appreciate. Overall, I’m happy I decided to purchase it.

Had no idea how poorly a job I was doing sharpening my chains manually with files until I started using this. All my saws cut noticeably better now. This is also a lot quicker than messing with files. Pop the chain off the saw, adjust the grinder and then you just run an assembly line on it; super quick consistent results. I debated getting a harbor freight grinder for $30 but decided to splurge on this and happy I did. One of the reasons was the clamp mechanism that holds the chain in place seemed a lot more sturdy on this unit, but seemed super inconsistent and floppy on harbor freight unit. If the hold on the chain is not tight and consistent from cutter to cutter you're going to get poor results. The adjustment manual gives clear directions and is easy to follow for all types of oregon chain. The one thing which could be improved is the means by which you need to remove the the red plastic shield when switching between grinding wheels. You have to unscrew two phillips head and screws, I have a number of saws with different chain sizes and have to switch between wheels often, would be a lot more convenient to have some sort of quick locking mechanism rather than having to use a screwdriver constantly, and i fear at some point the threading in the red plastic piece will be stripped out after continual use

I picked up this Oregon compact bench grinder for my little fleet of chainsaws, since i was tired of paying the shop every time my firewood chains got dull. First time using it was in the trailhead parking lot after bucking a downed pine, and it brought a beat-up 18" chain back to cutting pretty clean. I like how I just flip between angles fast and lock the chain down so it doesn’t wiggle. The size is nice too, doesn’t hog my workbench. What bugs me is the adjustment knobs feel a bit stiff, so switching from my 3/8 chain to the smaller one takes more fiddling than I’d like. Once it’s dialed though, it works well for weekend sharpening.

So far, so good! Setting up was a breeze, and everything appears to be incredibly sturdy. The adjustments are high-quality, but I’m not overly enthusiastic about the stop mechanism. However, it comes with three high-quality wheels, and I particularly like the LED light. The device is very nice and easy to use. It holds the chain very well while grinding, so I’m glad I bought it and spent the extra money.

I have been living in a forest, and using firewood here in MT, for 17 years. I enjoy cutting my own logs into rounds, splitting them, stacking them, and burning them. I was aware of chain saws before this, but by no means an expert. About 15 years ago, I bought a Harbor Freight grinder/sharpener, for probably $40. It was 'ok' for setting the edge of the cutters, but not much else. It is also fairly loose, so every grind isn't the same as the next. I mostly used a Dremel with grinding bits to 'touch up' the cutters. I finally broke down and got this grinder. I knew it was recognized as the best in the business, but didn't want to spend almost $300. Well, it is on sale now for $200. I made the choice and ordered it. It came today. Took me about 45 minutes to make a stand and get it set up. The instructions are 'ok', but I was confused how things 'moved' at first. Got it figured out. Setup for the angles is simple, just follow the chart. After setting it up, I began to grind the chain I had been using. After the first cutter, I was shocked at the difference in the cutting edges. I had been nowhere close to the right angles. It took a lot off the cutters, since things were so messed up, but that will change with subsequent sharpenings. I haven't set the rakers yet, that will be tomorrow, but I already know they are close. Took the sharpened chain out with my Husky Rancher and tried a log. It practically fell through the wood. I feel I was using half the pressure to guide the bar, and without timing before and after, I also feel it cut 40% faster. The difference in chips was obvious, as the new chips were sitting on top of the 'sawdust' I had been making before. This is a quality product, at a good price now, and well worth the expense. I just wish I had ordered it before I did the first 2 of 6 cords I need to cut for winter. The next 4 will go much quicker.

This bench grinder is truly a game-changer when it comes to sharpening chainsaw chains. It offers quick and precise sharpening, making it a valuable tool for professionals and DIYers. The ease of use, durability, and great value make it highly recommended for anyone in need of a reliable chainsaw chain sharpener.

First off I just want to say that I’ve tried the buffalo tools the Chicago electric and the trupower sharpeners and all of them will only do one type of chain the micro chisel chain so after much frustration mostly on my part thinking I’d get a decent sharpener for under a hundred bucks I was so wrong I cut and split at least 10 to 12 cords of wood every year for use in heating my home so I use several different saws and chains ranging from 12” to 36” chains from micro chisel to 7/16” ripping chains at various pitches and finally I decided to go with a name brand sharpener yes it’s a little pricey but you get a lot for the money the other ones I’ve tried were mostly plastic this one is aluminum only 3 plastic parts and those are the knobs to turn to adjust to the chain being sharpened it comes with 3 different grinding wheels it takes a little getting used to everything that this sharpener does but after reading the manual and bolting the unit to my homemade stand I was up and running I’ve got a lot of chains laying around due to high prices of chains especially the 36” chains I sharpened 21 chains in an hour then changed grinding wheel and sharpened a few 7/16” chipper chains with a wheel change and angle adjustments I was up and running in under 10 minutes this is an awesome product I can’t believe I wasted so much time and money on the cheaper ones if you own a small engine shop like me and cut a lot of firewood or if you just want to sharpen chains for yourself to have extras on hand no matter what the reason is I definitely suggest this grinder it’s a name brand that’s been around for years and it’s well worth the money in no way was I paid to give a review I just purchased this item and got it delivered to my door in one day I absolutely love this sharpener I’ll be buying another one in the near future just to keep one type of wheel on it for my a few of my chains and for the arborist companies that I have for customers and it’s worth saving your pennies for a good sharpener

Overall a great little machine. A few light duty points but for the price it is great. My set up needs to be bench mounted, not wall mounted, yet portable. In my opinion the casting and mounting holes for bench mounting are lightweight, it makes me nervous that it could crack the casting if bumped hard. So I mounted it on a board with a vertical board as well to simulate the wall mount and no more concern. Also, the depth stop doesn't make a full contact to the motor, it kind of touches an edge of the adjusting knob, it works though but I thought it could have lined up in a more positive way. Lastly, to change the stones you have to remove the guard, which is understandable. However the guard is plastic and I can see that the screw holes will likely wear out over time. I know more expensive Oregon models have a hole in the centre of the guard for accessing the mounting nut so the guard doesn't have to be removed, I'm considering to drill a hole to do this as well. So my comments shouldn't be construed as reasons not to purchase, just my observations. My first few chains that I sharpened came out great and cut so nice. The biggest challenge is understanding chains in general, i.e. the differences between chisel and chip and low profile chains and which need a 10 degree down angle and which don't... Nonetheless I recommend this grinder, it is good value.

Es muy bueno y silencioso no me ha fallado para nada.

I’ve hand sharpened my chains for over 40 years and I’m pretty good at it. But on one job I hit some imbedded nails in the trees and went through 4 chains. They were bad enough that I knew it was major time to file them out. I bought the Oregon Sharpener and couldn’t be happier. Took me about 20 minutes to get it set up. I experimented on one chain to get the setting perfect and then away I went. The grind is super nice and exact. The saws are taking out chunks of wood which really tells the story of how sharp they are. And the best part is I wasn’t spending all my time sharpening and not cutting. Wish I had bought this years ago. Just a tip for new users. Don’t just push down and grind. Do light taps with the grinder so you don’t heat the chain tooth. If you turn it blue it got too hot.

Once you figure out how to use all the angles it is quick and easy to use. Recommend watching oregon video on line for initial setup

If you sharpen chainsaw chains then this is the right way to go. Reasonable price and pretty good quality. I don't like the plastic knobs but this machine gives consistency that I could never get out of a manual system. The manual is pretty good, I followed it step by step and once I made it through, I realized it was actually pretty straight forward. And once you get it set up - you can do a complete sharpening in minutes. And most of your settings don't change.