Oregon 511AX Saw Chain Bench Grinder/Sharpener

by Oregon

Product Features

• Motor and Electrical Specifications: Single phase, 115V-Ac, 60 HZ, 3 amp, 285 watt, 3400 RPM direct-drive motor, .038 horsepower
• Sharpens 1/4-Inch, .325-Inch, 3/8-Inch, 1/2-Inch, and 3/4-Inch pitch chains
• The grinder comes with three grinding wheel with the thickness of 1/4-Inch, 1/8-Inch, and 3/16-Inch
• Includes a wheel-dressing brick and a template for: depth-gauge setting, and wheel contour
• Allows for equal grind angles without adjustment and new adjustment capabilitities for accurate grinds as the wheel wears

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000AX0CY
• Item model number: 511AX
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,422 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #12 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Grinders > Bench Grinders

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Oregon 511AX Saw Chain Bench Grinder/Sharpener is Oregon's most versatile grinder ever. Starting with the trusty 511A even more features have been added. The new 511AX grinder by Oregon comes out of the box capable of sharpening all pitches from 1/4-Inch up to 3/4-Inch. The new grinding wheel wear adjustment feature allows the user to adjust for worn grinding wheels to achieve a properly ground cha-Inch The 511AX also includes a self-centering vise that leads to equal grind angles without adjustment.

Product Description

This grinder is a durable machine built with the quality and features needed for frequent high-volume chain sharpening. Comes with 1/8in., 3/16in. and 1/4in. grinding wheels for sharpening chain pitches up to 1/2in. Also includes built-in light, wheel-dressing brick and a template for pitch, depth-gauge setting and wheel contour. Meets ANSI standards. Application: For frequent high-volume chain sharpening, Mount Type: Bench Mount, Motor: .38 HP, 110V 3 Amp motor, Rated RPM: 3,400, Bore Diameter (in.): 7/8, Wheel Diameter (in.): 5 3/4 max., Includes: 1/8in., 3/16in. and 1/4in. grinding wheels, Wheel Included: Yes, Includes (qty.): 1 Bench chain sharpener, 1 pitch template, 3 grinding wheels, and wheel dressing brick

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WRT knowing angles for diifferent chains, November 1, 2010

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Thomas Anger "Tip of the Mitt" (Boyne City Mi,United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon 511AX Saw Chain Bench Grinder/Sharpener (Lawn & Patio)

As part of my job, I sharpen chains using 2 Oregon 511s - one for .325 and smaller chains, and the other for 3/8 and larger. Most of the chains that come in are .325 or 3/8th chains. I've sharpened a few smaller, as well as .404s. Overall, we use the same angles for all the chains. The grinder is set 55 degrees vertically, 30 degrees horizontally, and 10 degrees forward sharpening 1 side, and 10 degrees back sharpening the other side. Its a great grinder, and once you've used it a few times, sweet to use.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT I THINK, January 27, 2010

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Terry Stinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon 511AX Saw Chain Bench Grinder/Sharpener (Lawn & Patio)

THE GRINDER WORKS VERY GOOD. I AM IMPRESSED WITH HOW FAST I CAN SHARPEN A CHAIN. IT TOOK A LITTLE THINKING AND COMMON SENSE TO FIGURE IT OUT, THE INSTRUCTION ARE USELESS. THE ONLY THING I DONT LIKE ABOUT THIS GRINDER IS IT DOESNT HAVE A BLADE LOK, SO YOU CAN HOLD THE SHAFT AND CHANGE THE BLADE. YOU HAVE TO TAKE ALL THE SAFTY SHEILDS OFF AND HOLD THE SHAFT WITH A PAIR OF PLIERS. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU NEED THE SAME BLADE ALL THE TIME, BUT I HAVE 2 HUSKY SAWS AND THEY ARE DIFFERENT SIZE. OVER ALL THIS IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE. I SPENT TWICE THIS AMOUNT IN THE PAST 5 YEARS HAVING THEM SHARPENED AT A LOCAL LAWNMOWER SHOP.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Oregon 511AX saw chain bench grinder, November 4, 2009

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Mark "MGM" (Weed, California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon 511AX Saw Chain Bench Grinder/Sharpener (Lawn & Patio)

Well built unit, however overlly complicated. Instructions are terrible. If you use any chain other than the "oregon" brand you will need to either call the manufacture or chainsaw dealer for angle settings. If you know a commercial timber faller better yet.