Does it blue-burn and harden the teeth? Also, how fast can you grind? In just a few years back, I could hand file with a good quality Sandvik file
1830574
I didn't blue any of the teeth but I was not going fast, taking several passes at the worse. By the time I got to my third chain (20 inch blade), it took five minutes including setting the angle. I have been hand filing since McCulloch was the top brand and would have to say I am very satisfied with this sharpener.
1830575
I've been told by several guys that they like to continue with the round file method. I've used this with a gauge plate to get the correct angle, but the results are always iffy. I don't sharpen chains enough to get good at it (hope I don't have to in the future). The electric tool seems to work but there is some knack to getting it to work right. I got close to a sharp chain with my first use but finished it off with a file. I think the electric unit will be fine once I get the setup figured out. If I get desperate I buy another chain.
1830576
Sharpening is easy unless you screw up the chains like do. We have a lot of pines with embedded rocks. I cut and see sparks and then I am pissed off. My chains would take a lot of filing. This is good enough for me, not a pro. Our trees all grew in gold mining tailings. So a lot of rocks around.
1830577
I have not had it burn the teeth, but so far I have only held the wheel on the teeth for 3 seconds or less at a time. However, I have not yet been able to get any chains back to new or near new performance. My opinion is that sharpening with a file or dremel tool gives better results even though it takes longer. I am still experimenting with the grinder though and have hopes that I can come up with a workable procedure.
1830578
Grinds real fast. Difference is all the teeth end up the same where hand file creates uneven teeth. All depends on how hard you grind and how bad the teeth are.
1830579
This Buffalo chain sharpener adjusts perfectly for all chains. The teeth on the chain do not turn blue or harden when this tool is used properly. Minimum down pressure gets the best results, and it only takes about three seconds per tooth. I have sharpened twelve chains now, and this tool still works perfectly, the cutting wheel still looks brand new.
1167421
This model is not as bulky as the original model...but "bulky" is 'specious' (as bulky to one mouth may not be to another mouth). The question in my mind are: a) is there enough of it for your teeth to "seat" into the material, so it sticks to your upper teeth at night when you may be chewing, grinding, and so on...so that it stays put. I have tried several other brands, which have a very minimal strip for the back teeth, and practically a small ribbon of plastic around the front teeth, and they have not seated properly (after boiling for 1 minute, then dropping into cold water, then immediately into your mouth to make the impression). It felt dangerous to me to have something flipping around inside my mouth--what if I started to swallow it?!!And if it won't stay put, it does you no good whatsoever. This model has softish material and your teeth go into it, and it makes a perfect impression of your teeth. So it fits like a glove. The band across the front is strong, but as minimal as they could make it, and still do the job. You can cut this down with sharp scissors, if it extends too far back in your mouth (beyond your back teeth). The original model told you to do that--I don't know whether the instructions for this model do or not, but it is easily done. Just pare away small bits until you get where you need to be--but don't be incautious and whack too much off at one time--it won't grow back :&gt;) I'd think a small mouth would mean, in this model, that your troubles would only be with the front to back measurement, and that can be whacked off at each end. Since the material allows your teeth to sink down into it, your jaw is not held open at all.
1752466
I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
1110585
Sorry I have never used a Cheney type of coffee maker so cannot comment. However I can tell you that the grinder has a vast array of settings. It can produce a grind as fine as powder (like Coco or Flour) and as corse as grains of sand. I should think it would have the grind for Chemex. Please note the grinder setting are continuous. Not the type that says fine- med- corse. You just need to know the number marked on the grinder. I am sure tha Baratza can answer. By the way this grinder has longevity. I 18 years of daily Exresso use this is my second Barttza grinder. The first one did not wear out I messed up and broke it. No I do not work for Bartza. Lol Sorry I have never used a Cheney type of coffee maker so cannot comment. However I can tell you that the grinder has a vast array of settings. It can produce a grind as fine as powder (like Coco or Flour) and as corse as grains of sand. I should think it would have the grind for Chemex. Please note the grinder setting are continuous. Not the type that says fine- med- corse. You just need to know the number marked on the grinder. I am sure tha Baratza can answer. By the way this grinder has longevity. I 18 years of daily Exresso use this is my second Barttza grinder. The first one did not... » Read More Sorry I have never used a Cheney type of coffee maker so cannot comment. However I can tell you that the grinder has a vast array of settings. It can produce a grind as fine as powder (like Coco or Flour) and as corse as grains of sand. I should think it would have the grind for Chemex. Please note the grinder setting are continuous. Not the type that says fine- med- corse. You just need to know the number marked on the grinder. I am sure tha Baratza can answer. By the way this grinder has longevity. I 18 years of daily Exresso use this is my second Barttza grinder. The first one did not wear out I messed up and broke it. No I do not work for Bartza. Lol « Show Less
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Yes,it will grind as fine as you want. If you have the tine and power it will liquefy.
1286943
I have heard this same thing. It hurt my sisters teeth after a bit. If you have sensitive teeth, then in it will cause pain. It doesn't bother me at all.
1213345
scandi grind isn't the best for food prep. flat grind works much better for that. also, i tried cutting an apple with my mora robust, and the acids from the apple reacted with the metal. it is however very good at cutting wood and making shavings. feels really nice in your hand. hope that helped...
619510
On YouTube there are videos of people doing it with various fp's. The length of time grinding is the trick there. I will say that I have easily over processed things with this unit. You could make cinder block butter with it. It is very powerful and the blades are super sharp and rigid. It cuts through ice w no problems.Hope that helps.
727937
I grind as I go. I don't think I can get all out of them unless I grind them.They are hard and could hurt dental work!
2111904
I haven't had that problem so far, but the teeth on my unit are still very sharp. I can see where that could happen after the teeth get dull. The only issue I have had is that when a tooth gets and nick in it, finding which tooth to turn can be difficult.
1077110
if you had a hatchet saw it eats battery's fast, well this does to depending on cutting disc or sanding disc. etc... and how hard you press 5-10 minutes on battery. i'd suggest you get the fuel version , i got the other fuel items and they are considerable better then the regular ones. I was going to buy the fuel grinder but every where was out so i got this one. it does come in handy but does not last long.
115703
At first, it grinds really well. But it's a smarter decision to just invest in a more expensive grinder because mine stopped working after about 7 or so uses. Not worth it.
481848
It's been grinding really well for me...very even. I have seen very few coarse bits and that's usually only when I don't do it long enough. Overall, still very pleased with this grinder. Hope this helps!
570733
This knife actually isn't a true Scandi grind. It has a very fine micro bevel. I imagine this would be a very difficult blade to sharpen in a way that maintains the aesthetics of the factory grind. I haven't attempted it and have only been using this knife for very light use.
972923
Yes to fast sanding. It is very heavy but. I actually returned it for a king. Which had a back pack fir motor. It's better. But I also bought the small aleko for 80 bucks. I like it the best, it's more on the style of a grinder. Hand held. They all hook up to shop vac but you need to duck tape it so it stays in. But I would recommend any of them over hand sanding and they get 90 % of dust, just get a good filter. The blue filter from home depot
972054
Nope dont use a grinder -gets metal to hot . I use a number of grits to get a razor edge . If no edge is present i use 80 , 110 , 220 ,320 ,600 then leather . Also i put a 30 degree angle like a katana sword has , edge cuts cleaner and longer unless you hit a rock or metal it wont dull . Well maybe if you have cheap steel it will dull after a long while . I charge my friends 5 bucks because supplys are so high and after i get the 30 degree on there they are very pleased with the preformance . Hope this helps : )
98348
I didn't notice any issues with the gel color staining my teeth. I did noticed that it helped with a little bit of the tooth sensitivity from the bleaching processes. What I mean is that it took away some of the sensitivity which allowed me to bleach my teeth sooner and get them whiter. So I've been happy and have used the treatment every other week or so. Once again the gel didn't cause any blue colored teeth it worked has advertised.