I may make some editing suggestions and pass them on directly to Gun, as they do not really pertain to this thread.
They should also make the user videos available for downloading, in case someone wants to view / refer to them later, and has limited Internet access.
#LOANSTAR GUN RANGE MANUAL#
Hopefully, TEMCo will have the manual up on their website to download. Watching the YouTube videos really helps. If you are not into reading, you might have some trouble with this. The manual is pretty clearly written, but technical. If I was going to keep this grinder I would find or make up some type of pouches to keep the power cords together, and the small tools together, so that they do not get lost. It comes with LOTS of parts! 5 power accessories 3 hex key wrenches 2 grinding wheels (sharpening wheel comes installed) 2 wheel wrenches a chain weight a wheel alignment indicator a depth gauge measuring tool a feeler gauge mounting screws and a user's manual. It is roughly about the size of a loaf of bread. The main housing appears to be an aluminum (?) casting with plastic guards. The sharpener itself looks well finished and appears to be a quality product. It was double boxed for shipping, with die-cut, closed cell foam packaging. Received the demo unit yesterday: very good first impression.
Just because it does not do all chains, it may do the chains you needĭue to its novelty, it will appeal to technology guys - the ones first on their block to have a drone or Go-Pro camera, as well as guys who do not like to file / sharpen and are satisfied with a basic edge. Limited chain angle customization compared to 'some' other methods (hook, etc.) Not (currently) compatible with skip tooth sequences, or extra tie straps in a loop. Runs on multiple power sources:120VAC, 12VDC (might vary with market) This is priced in same range as many conventional, 'standard' chain grinders. Some initial impressions on this grinder from specifications and discussion: The availability of one under $500 signals a new class of sharpening product and is noteworthy for that itself. No GTGs planned for this time of year either, but I might be able to show it to some other folks informally.Īutomatic chain grinders have been around for a while: Franzen, Markusson, Oregon DynaSaw, and Logosol all sell versions targeted toward commercial users, and costing thousands of dollars. Limited cutting going on right now (winter in Minnesota!), but I do have ' a few' different chains to try it on. I would want to keep the unit for a few weeks, since evaluation will be done on the side.
Since TEMCo retains ownership until the end, I will ask Gun to approve the list. who live in the US (sorry guys: even shipping to Canada gets expensive and complicated, and the AC adaptor is for 120V US). who agree to ship the machine to the next person at their own expense (up to $30?) who actually run chain that this machine accommodates (3/8 low profile ('PICCO'). and commit to sharing their experiences, comments and recommendations in this thread (positive and negative) who commit to giving the product a fair, unbiased evaluation
especially those who have expressed an interest in this thread
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