Author Topic: Wright Sharpener? (Read 828 times)

barbender · « **on:** September 11, 2010, 01:08:53 am »

Anyone have any experience with a wright band sharpener? They look like a solid unit in pictures I've seen, just wondering if anyone uses one.

ladylake · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2010, 05:05:17 am »

I've been using one since I got my mill 8 years ago. It's a well built machine , works good with easy adjustments. It take me 6 to 7 minutes to sharpen my 12' 6" bands. Most times on the first sharpening the stone won't hit the whole profile but it does on the 2nd sharpening. The motor is a little underpowered if you try and hog off too much which you shouldn't do. Steve

bandmiller2 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2010, 06:22:14 am »

I have watched a Wright sharpener running they do good work but chose a Cooks Cats Claw as it is a much more robust machine and adaptable to wider bands.Most any part on a Cooks you could make or find at Graingers.Nothing wrong with Wrights I don't know the price comparison now but I'am sure you'd be happy with it.Frank C.

ladylake · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2010, 06:53:35 am »

I've sharpened thousands of bands with no problems with my Wright, Cooks has more power but it's not good to hog off too much at a time. The Wright will sharpen bands at least 2" wide down to 7/8 or less (I've had a few get that wide after 20 or so sharpenings) I paid $1600 new, I think they're around $1800 now. Steve