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Started by 3500, January 28, 2009, 09:57:42 PM

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3500

Just got my Cooks auto sharpener today! AWESOME!  ;D
Blade roller and setter also. Well built well thought out.
Not sure how the learning curve will go.
Does anyone have the semi-auto tooth setter?? Or a diamond stone for sharpener?

Banjo picker

Welcome to the forum 3500. 

I have about the same set up except for the setter.  I have the single tooth setter.  It does a good job but it is rather slow.  Have been second-guessing not getting the upgrade.  Tim
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

LeeB

$850 bucks price diff between the two setters makes for a lot of second guessing.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

fstedy

 8) 8) 8) But it sure is nice when you can accurately set a blade ( 12'6" ) in 3 minutes.
Timberking B-20   Retired and enjoying every minute of it.
Former occupations Electrical Lineman, Airline Pilot, Owner operator of Machine Shop, Slot Machine Technician and Sawmill Operator.
I know its a long story!!!

fat olde elf

Congrats on the Cook's sharpener.......I love mine.....i have the single setter......My bands are 14 feet and I can set one in 7 minutes if it has no abuse.  Lots of threads here on sharpening.......Did you get the dvd with Tim Cook demonstrating the equipment? If not, they have been known to supply one N/C......Good luck sharpening.......
Cook's MP-32 saw, MF-35, Several Husky Saws, Too Many Woodworking Tools, 4 PU's, Kind Wife.

Tom Sawyer

Enjoy!  I have never seen the need for the roller, but others here swear by them.  Nothing like cutting wood with a blade that is sharper than when it came out of the box new. 8)

ely

i have the same set up but mine is well used. no complants.

LeeB

I've got the same sharpener but an older dual setter. I can set a 13'2" blade in about 2 minutes. I also have and old WM setter and sharpener I don't use any more. I really like WM products but I'll have to say I like the Cooks sharpener and setter better.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

Papa1stuff

Is your old WM sharpener for sale ,if how much?
1987 PB Grader with forks added to bucket
2--2008 455 Rancher Husky
WM CBN Sharpener & Setter

LeeB

It's in pretty poor condition. Maybe that's why I like te cooks so much better. I hadn't really thought about selling it yet. I'll give it some thought.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

bandmiller2

The Cooks cats claw sharpener is built like an old Mack truck,should last a fella a lifetime.Its hypmotizing[sp] to sit and watch it work.I like the blue ceramic wheels [rocks to you southern boys]they seem to last forever.I can't bring myself to tap a running grinding wheel as cooks recomends to knock off dull grits.I built my own two side setter on the same principal as the timberwolf can set two bands in the time it takes to sharpen one.Captain may have a picture of it I forget.You can't go wrong with a Cooks sharpener.Cooks sells many different cams I usally use the timberwolf cam for most bands,I like a good gullet,one or two sharpenings and they conform.Frank C.
A man armed with common sense is packing a big piece

Captain

You know Frank, I was going to get one, but I did not.  Next visit  ;)

Captain

3500

Yeah i actually got the single tooth and was second guessing as well. So far no problems. probably 20 blades sharpened and set. No rolling yet . ha ha.

Banjo picker

I haven't even put my roller together yet.  (Just build a small table in reality)  I have not needed it as of yet.  Tim
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

mike_van

One thing I found with my Cat Claw is to dress the stone real lightly every few blades - You'll get a sharper tooth & less chance of burning if the stone is clean.
I was the smartest 16 year old I ever knew.

bandmiller2

Mike, do you use the blue ceramic wheel or the new one they just came out with??A diamond dresser with many small diamonds is the best I've found for shaping and dressing.Frank C.
A man armed with common sense is packing a big piece

Banjo picker

Quote from: bandmiller2 on February 11, 2009, 06:07:11 AM
Mike, do you use the blue ceramic wheel or the new one they just came out with??A diamond dresser with many small diamonds is the best I've found for shaping and dressing.Frank C.

I use blue, is something else better.  Tim
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

Chuck White

In the flyer I got today, they have a "GOLD SERIES" one.
Supposed to do a quite a bit smoother grind and last twice as long as their other "rocks"!
They're $24.30 each.
~Chuck~  Cooks Cat Claw sharpener and single tooth setter.  2018 Chevy Silverado and 2021 Subaru Ascent.
With basic mechanical skills and the ability to read you can maintain a Woodmizer  LT40!

LeeB

I am giving thought to trying the gold series but it will be a while yet. i still have another WM one left and three pink ones from Menominee. If somebody is using them let us know how they do.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

ely

i tried that tapping deal for a bit then quit. i use an air compressor to blow the rock after i shape it. and i may shape it every 5 or 10 bands now. the blue rocks last awhile for me. i would like to hear a report on the gold ones or even the pink ones.

backwoods sawyer

The pink one I used had a very short life.
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LeeB

I have tjhe same experiance with the pink ones. Supposedly they don't get as hot and they do leave a finer grind, but they're not much for anything that need a lot of material taken off. Real light passes only.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

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