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Old 03-09-2005, 11:25 AM
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While we are on the subject, can someone try to describe the entire process
for sharpening a mower blade?

When I get a new blade, I know what it looks like, but I don't know the
correct "approach" to get it sharp.

I use a small bench grinder, and I hold the blade up to the grinder, but
usually I feel that I am grinding off more blade than I need. It seems
that knowing the correct "angle" to hold the blade to the stone is the key,
but for the life of me I can't seem to get the hang of it.


And no, this is not a troll.

These are the easiest tools to use, And with a little practice will be sharpening blades like a pro, But don't foreget to blunt the edge a little with a flat file as mentioned above.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32115
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31309

--James--
These are the easiest tools to use, And with a little practice will be sharpening blades like a pro, But don't foreget to blunt the edge a little with a flat file as mentioned above.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=32115
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31309
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Old 03-09-2005, 06:18 PM
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I already have a grinder, and a vise. What I am asking for is the
technique.


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James wrote:
I already have a grinder, and a vise. What I am asking for is the
technique.



Learn the technique of using a search engine while you're at it:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UT...wn+mower+blade
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Old 03-09-2005, 08:07 PM
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take a new lawnmower blade... it is usually painted black. Take your
grinder or file and grind the edge so that the paint is filed off
evenly. The new shiney edge should be even and straight exactly at the
same angle of the blade edge.

So on an old used lawnmower blade you will make the new shiney edge even
and straight.

James wrote:

I already have a grinder, and a vise. What I am asking for is the
technique.


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