Saw Sharpener - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Northstar · 08-19-2009, 04:02 PM

Hi Everyone,

I just purchased a Chicago brand Electric Saw Blade Sharpener Model #96687 from Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ubmit2=find+it

I am wondering if any of you have one of these and if you like it. I found the operating manual to be poorly written, so I am doing a lot of trial and error experimenting.

Any tips on it's proper use? It just doesn't seem to be too user friendly.

Any help is appreciated.

El

unixpro · 08-19-2009, 05:25 PM

Chicago Electric is known for extremely poor manuals. Good luck figuring it out.

I've never seen anything like that. What did it cost?

Northstar · 08-19-2009, 05:42 PM

The cost of this unit is $60. I also ordered an extra set of grinding wheels for $10. Probably won't need them for a while, but I thought I may as well order now in case they aren't available when I do need them.

El

Mick Walker · 08-19-2009, 09:03 PM

Hey, I have 7954 dull scrollsaw blades, can you sharpen them for me?

minowevie · 08-19-2009, 09:19 PM

I don't sharpen my scrollsaw blades. but I do sharpen most all the other blades, even a band saw blade , sometimes, but mostly. I just sharpen my other blades with files. much faster. and I get what I wont. I do use jigs though. your friend Evie

Northstar · 08-19-2009, 09:32 PM

Sorry, Mick, it's designed for circular saw blades. I too have a ton of dull scroll saw blades. LOL

I'm beginning to think I should have saved my money and sharpen my blades the old fashioned way like Evie does.

I've never tried to sharpen any band saw blades, tho. I think I will give that a try. Got lots of dull band saw blades too.

El

dankc908 · 08-20-2009, 02:51 AM

Well, then, what about the spiral scrollsaw blades??? They are kind of circular! <BIG GRIN>

Northstar · 08-26-2009, 10:15 PM

I've been working with this tool for a week now, and I have come to the conclusion that it was a total waste of money. I simply can't get the thing set up correctly. The manual is of no use whatsoever. It has two poor quality photos, one showing how to attach the handle to the motor, and the other how to install the safety shield.

So, if you are considering purchasing a circular saw sharpener, don't choose this one.

El

wood-n-things · 08-27-2009, 12:12 AM

That's kinda discouraging...I think I'd be taking a trip back to the store and swapping it for something you can use like a pin nailer....to make your own frames with....

08-19-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
Northstar Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Falls, WI Posts: 52	Saw Sharpener Hi Everyone, I just purchased a Chicago brand Electric Saw Blade Sharpener Model #96687 from Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ubmit2=find+it I am wondering if any of you have one of these and if you like it. I found the operating manual to be poorly written, so I am doing a lot of trial and error experimenting. Any tips on it's proper use? It just doesn't seem to be too user friendly. Any help is appreciated. El __________________ That's not rain, it's liquid sunshine.

08-19-2009, 05:42 PM	#3
Northstar Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Falls, WI Posts: 52	The cost of this unit is $60. I also ordered an extra set of grinding wheels for $10. Probably won't need them for a while, but I thought I may as well order now in case they aren't available when I do need them. El __________________ That's not rain, it's liquid sunshine.

08-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	Hey, I have 7954 dull scrollsaw blades, can you sharpen them for me? __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

08-19-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
Northstar Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Falls, WI Posts: 52	Sorry, Mick, it's designed for circular saw blades. I too have a ton of dull scroll saw blades. LOL I'm beginning to think I should have saved my money and sharpen my blades the old fashioned way like Evie does. I've never tried to sharpen any band saw blades, tho. I think I will give that a try. Got lots of dull band saw blades too. El __________________ That's not rain, it's liquid sunshine.

08-20-2009, 02:51 AM	#7
dankc908 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 90	Well, then, what about the spiral scrollsaw blades??? They are kind of circular! <BIG GRIN> __________________ Dan (DeWalt 788) http://www.PensAndClocks.com "'Tis better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." --A. Lincoln

08-19-2009, 05:25 PM	#2
unixpro I need more weekend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Seattle Area Posts: 615	Chicago Electric is known for extremely poor manuals. Good luck figuring it out. I've never seen anything like that. What did it cost?

08-19-2009, 09:19 PM	#5
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	I don't sharpen my scrollsaw blades. but I do sharpen most all the other blades, even a band saw blade , sometimes, but mostly. I just sharpen my other blades with files. much faster. and I get what I wont. I do use jigs though. your friend Evie

08-26-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
Northstar Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Falls, WI Posts: 52	I've been working with this tool for a week now, and I have come to the conclusion that it was a total waste of money. I simply can't get the thing set up correctly. The manual is of no use whatsoever. It has two poor quality photos, one showing how to attach the handle to the motor, and the other how to install the safety shield. So, if you are considering purchasing a circular saw sharpener, don't choose this one. El __________________ That's not rain, it's liquid sunshine. Last edited by Northstar; 08-26-2009 at 10:44 PM.

08-27-2009, 12:12 AM	#9
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	That's kinda discouraging...I think I'd be taking a trip back to the store and swapping it for something you can use like a pin nailer....to make your own frames with.... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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