Timberking / Talon Sharpener and Dual Tooth Setter

[tommone]

Tim, thanks for explaining that, different but effective.

[barbender]

Sorry, I didn't watch the video before I posted before. Definitely a profile grinder, and it looks like a nice setup for $999.

[TimGA]

Steve,  You can adjust the length of advance arm for different pitches, there are different holes. The blade is riding on 2 roller brgs that can be adjusted up and down, the front plate ( as the video shows ) has wing nuts that adjust spring pressure against blade plate. The blade does not move up down, forward or backward during advancement or grinding when adjusted, very easy set up. No problem grinding profile as there is no movement on blade. Not quite sure this adresses the issue you were speaking of, if not please let me know, I don't want to miss somthing.    By the way the video has a lot to be desiered, way to fast not explained well at all, I believe they could sell a lot more of these items if they took a little more time in making it.  Thanks Tim

[tommone]

Tim, one small question, how do you grind the back of the tooth ? Can you alter the angle of the grinding wheel assembly relative to the horizontal line of action of the bandsaw blade?. Tom.

[TimGA]

Tom,  Sorry taking so long to get back to you.  As to your 1st question , the back of the tooth is ground as the blade is advancing and the grinding wheel is rising up, it comes from the gullet all the way up the back to the top of the tooth. 2nd question was can you change the angle of the grinding wheel YES loosen bolts on back of grinding wheel arm and adjust to whatever angle grind you like. I do alot of pine 10 degree works fine for me have not tried anything else yet.  If you look on TK website look at Talon Sharpener in store, click on view you will see they offer a instruction video, I got one with my sharpener not to bad. If your intrested call ask for Matt in sales see if he will send you one tell him Tim in Quitman Georgia told you to call.  Hope this helps   

[tommone]

Thanks for reply and explanation Tim. Interesting that the Talon can do the whole profile without the aid of a cam. tom

[coastlogger]

Must be a cam there somewhere. Id guess its under the depth adjustment rod. Looks like a nice sharpener for the money.

[ladylake]

 Looks like the cam is under the push rod pivot bolt.    Steve

[TimGA]

Hey guys, there is a cam mounts directly on motor, it makes everything go up and down and back an forth. Adjustments up,down and so forth make it possible to make complete profile.              NOTE !! This is last paragraph from operaters manual.                      Most saw sharpeners only permit a pre-determined gullet shape and use changeable cams for different shapes. This limits the users ability to change the  hook angle and/or gullet shape without purchasing a different cam. The Timberking Sharpener's unique timing adjustments allow the operater to change the hook angle while maintaining the correct gullet shape or change the gullet shape and/or depth, as well as being able to grind the tooth face while "topping" the next tooth without grinding the gullet deeper. Combining the three timing adjustments permits a wide variety of tooth profiles to be made. The user should become familar with each of these adjustments and the affect they have in creating the desired tooth and gullet shape.           Hope this clears this up.  Going to apply for a job as sharpener salesmen. Ha Ha no way don't know enough.   Good night   Tim

[redbeard]

Thanks Tim simple is one thing I understand. Sounds like your getting some good results. I have my eye on it. I will mention you on my order.

[ladylake]

 Now that things are cleared up it sounds like a excellent sharpener at a great price..     Steve

[bandmiller2]

Thanks,thats the information needed.A little tip get a diamond wheel dresser much more effective dressing wheels than the cheap abrasive brick usally supplied with machines.I prefer the diamond grit dresser as opposed to the single diamond point. Frank C.

[vfauto]

I grinded my first blade last night on my TK (Wright) grinder. Now to see if I know what I was doing . I'll try it this weekend after I dull the one I have now off. Ricky

Hi xlogger, we never heard back from you on how the sharpner and setter worked out. Just looking for some feedback before I buy somthing.