oregon blade maker

I am using it.
So far I'm satisfied, but keep in mind it's the first 2x72 I have.
I don't have any comments to make: it's a simple piece of machinery, and it does what it's supposed to do. The only thing I would change is the screw moving the tracking wheel for a finer pitched one... but that's just me being picky.
 
I'm in the same boat as gammard. It is my first 2x72, but 9 months in and I am still happy.

Here is a video of mine running...

[video=youtube;j61RprWPSr8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61RprWPSr8[/video]
 
Brian, Looks like a good grinder and has the important second tool slot. By the way where did you buy the magnet? Thanks, Larry
 
I've had mine for about 9 months also (first 2x72 as well), and I think it's an amazing value. The chassis is solid with no vibrations and the tracking is tight. The powder coating is an awesome touch as well. I've had no complaints with the chassis whatsoever, just sometimes my setup feels a bit slow. I was penny pinching and only got a 1 hp motor and vfd, and as everyone always says, I wish I would've gotten more power. As long as you have an adequate motor for your task, this grinder will get you where you want to go.

My only criticisms:
Get a hardened steel or glass platen. The stock one has a slight indent from profiling blades on the tool rest
Also, make sure you ground it. The first time I used the tool rest I got a couple static shocks. It'll build up quickly if you don't have a ground

Alex
 
Dave Hub said:
Is the 1hp enough power?
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I have that machine with a 1hp vdf motor. It's enough for all the operations, but when I'm surfacing the blade to remove scale (all the blade contacting the belt at once), I wish I had a stronger motor.
 
I've had mine for 8 months now. Works great and is solid. Keep in mind this is my first grinder so I don't have anything to compare it to. I also purchased a 2HP motor and it has plenty of power. I've never been able to slow it down with pressure but then again I'm not being a gorilla with the steel. Eight months in I've had no issues but I may be losing a bearing on the tracking wheel.
 
I've had mine a little over a year now and have been very happy with it. The first time i had it mounted i didn't get the motor drive wheel squared up well enough and it made tracking a pain. It would be easier if the chassis had a face mounting option but i digress.. Anyway, after the remount/set it is far better than the first time- tracking is tight and it's a very smooth and nice machine - IMO its a great machine for someone looking to get their first 2x72.

These are the modifications I will likely make soon.
-Contact wheels on either side of the platen
-Glass platen
-Stronger gas shock
 
I bought one last year, powered with a Leeson 2 hp, and a vfd. I also have two Baders. The Oregon is def not as heavy as the Baders, but more than adequate for service and mucho less expensive. I use mine for platen grinding only and find it a dang fine unit for the purpose. I do find the left side a bit tight for some profiles, but I think I have a simple solution. Plus the dude is easy to deal with. I like it.
 
Anybody know a good place to buy a decent platen? I'm still grinding with the one that came with it but it's getting grooved pretty bad and rounded at the top and bottom.

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I just glued a ceramic one over my steel one. Got the ceramic from high temp tools.
 
josh81 said:
Anybody know a good place to buy a decent platen? I'm still grinding with the one that came with it but it's getting grooved pretty bad and rounded at the top and bottom.

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A quick search on E-bay will give you a couple options.
 
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