Wright Sharpener?

[barbender]

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]

 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]

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]

 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

[WILDSAWMILL]

so ladylake have you tryed different grinding wheels on the Wright sharpener ?
i have one myself would like to get a wheel that holds its profile