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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #130 on: June 07, 2014, 10:09:25 pm »
There's no grinder more simple than a swing arm.

Of the original Silvey or original Simington 450 you can even make new chain stops at home for they are made of 1/4" key stock.

Even the late model Silvey and Simington 451C are rather simple with most parts available at the hardware store except for the main castings and the motor.

The motor on the swing arms are so lightly loaded that they should last a life time with an occasional bearing change.
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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #131 on: June 09, 2014, 02:56:06 pm »
For all of you Silvey RSII grinder owners I am producing a kit for the bearing slide.  I currently have 5 kits available. 


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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #132 on: July 03, 2014, 05:54:45 pm »
The only thing that I dislike about Simington swing arm grinders is that the chain holder is made from high density plastic.  Time, heat & oil will eventually cause the chain holder to distort to the point that it will no longer accept the stated chain gauge.

However, the Silvey chain holder is made of aluminum and appear to be the same dimensions.  I put one on one of my Simington grinders and it works great.  I bought the Silvey chain holder from Madsens.

Thanks for the info Devon!

 Just ordered a aluminum Silvey chain holder today.
I would think that those Silvey parts will sell out soon too. So get while the getting is good!

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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #133 on: July 17, 2014, 10:38:58 am »
The only thing that I dislike about Simington swing arm grinders is that the chain holder is made from high density plastic.  Time, heat & oil will eventually cause the chain holder to distort to the point that it will no longer accept the stated chain gauge.

However, the Silvey chain holder is made of aluminum and appear to be the same dimensions.  I put one on one of my Simington grinders and it works great.  I bought the Silvey chain holder from Madsens.

Thanks for the info Devon!

 Just ordered a aluminum Silvey chain holder today.
I would think that those Silvey parts will sell out soon too. So get while the getting is good!

I can make the chain holders.  So far I've been making them from steel so they should last longer.  Here is one on a RSII I just rebuilt for a friend.


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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #134 on: December 08, 2014, 03:02:24 pm »
Simington square grinder     

Roger is this the thread you put your Simington you bought new in?

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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #135 on: December 08, 2014, 03:18:56 pm »
Simington square grinder     

Roger is this the thread you put your Simington you bought new in?

Yes it is Kevin.  I think it starts around page 4.
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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #136 on: December 08, 2014, 04:22:14 pm »
Thanks I was looking for someone else.  I stopped at page 2 and had to run so ask. Thanks.

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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #137 on: December 08, 2014, 11:13:11 pm »
Good info ty

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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #138 on: January 02, 2015, 09:14:28 am »
Found this looking for files.

Tuning a Simington Square-Chisel Chain Grinder

http://www.madsens1.com/sim_tuning.htm

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Re: Square Grinders
« Reply #139 on: January 02, 2015, 09:15:34 am »
Saw Chain Grinders

http://www.madsens1.com/mnu_grindjack.htm
   
Silvey Pro Sharp
Silvey's Best Chisel Grinder

Silvey SDM-4
The Chisel Grinder Silvey Is Famous For

Silvey RII
Silvey's Entry Level Chisel Grinder

Silvey Swing Arm
Silvey's Low Cost Chisel Grinder

Simington #451C
A Chisel Grinder for All Users

Tuning a Simington Grinder
Photos/Instructions on Its Use    
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Silvey's Depth Gauge & Gullet grinder

How to Use the HDG-6
Photos/Instructions on Its Use

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Also a Good Harvester Chain Grinder

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Silvey's Round Chain Grinder for
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