Is this grinder the best choice for sharpening lawn mower blades.
203433
No, there are better choices but for the money it is an excellent choice. The other grinders that I viewed were the type that need a table to work on. This works great so I consider it a good choice.
203434
If you know how to sharpen lawn mower blades using a grinder, there is no reason to not use this one.
1867256
Any wheel will work but you are better off buying the best-quality wheels you can afford. Cheaper wheels tend to wear faster and you will be adjusting the settings you use on your Wolverine as the diameter of the wheel changes because of the wear. If you can afford the $150-200 pricetag, get diamond or CBN wheels as they do not wear and they do an amazing job of sharpening... sharpen HSS quickly and with very little pressure... don't overheat the tool being sharpened. I used the cheap, gray wheels that came with my grinder for a year, but recently switched to a 120-grit CBN wheel and love it! For more info, Google "cbn grinding wheel" or check out this link... http://www.optigrind.com/page_2538178.html Any wheel will work but you are better off buying the best-quality wheels you can afford. Cheaper wheels tend to wear faster and you will be adjusting the settings you use on your Wolverine as the diameter of the wheel changes because of the wear. If you can afford the $150-200 pricetag, get diamond or CBN wheels as they do not wear and they do an amazing job of sharpening... sharpen HSS quickly and with very little pressure... don't overheat the tool being sharpened. I used the cheap, gray wheels that came with my grinder for a year, but recently switched to a 120-grit CBN wheel and love... » Read More Any wheel will work but you are better off buying the best-quality wheels you can afford. Cheaper wheels tend to wear faster and you will be adjusting the settings you use on your Wolverine as the diameter of the wheel changes because of the wear. If you can afford the $150-200 pricetag, get diamond or CBN wheels as they do not wear and they do an amazing job of sharpening... sharpen HSS quickly and with very little pressure... don't overheat the tool being sharpened. I used the cheap, gray wheels that came with my grinder for a year, but recently switched to a 120-grit CBN wheel and love it! For more info, Google "cbn grinding wheel" or check out this link... http://www.optigrind.com/page_2538178.html « Show Less
510141
Yes it works. But not the best product for big grinding projects. Everyday small things no problem, unless you want to grind meat and alot of it,its just too time consuming ...hope this helps
95559
Yes, a good one. I've used it at least once each weekend day for at least the last year with no degradation in quality of grind. I recommend it.
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
2030728
I have a DeWalt angle grinder and this tool. A grinder is not that nearly as versatile as the this tool. However, this tool cannot replace a grinder when it comes to cleaning, prepping and shaping metal wrt welding projects. This tool can do a ton of things a grinder cannot though. I cannot help with the thinset question never having done that job.
1030233
It would be a little small for that. You'd be much better off using a grinder of some sort for a lawn mower blade.
1764685
I agree with Damon but, I seriously doubt this is what you need. I've always used a file or small grinder to sharpen mine. They're coming out with new things all the time though. Drill Dr. has a new belt grinder which may work but, it's about $100 (available on Amazon). Try emailing Smiths - www.smithsproducts.com - they may have something or could direct you to another Amazon vendor. I've always had luck doing that.
1627648
This is a blade grinder. I've had mine for about six months and I'm very pleased with it. Use it every day. It has settings for Coarse, Medium and Fine Grind. You can also set it for the number of cups being brewed. The quality of the grind seems very consistent each time. I have mine set for 12 cups, fine grind, just push the button and it shuts off when finished.
1719455
Yes. Like everyone else said, just sharpen it. I took a bench grinder to mine and it is awesome!
1231093
Hi Nancy, I use it for making sculptures. Not sure if it can be used for sharpening lawn mower blades. You could call them directly and ask. They might recommend a specific grit of belt or disc for that application. Good luck!
872646
No, not with this sharpener. The blades are to thick and not set at the right angle. Get him a bench grinder or a 4 1/2 in. hand grinder. I use the hand grinder and it works great. $15 at Harbor Freight if you have one close. Hope this helps.
1719696
oh that's funny. This unit works really good unless your calluses have morphed into a stone age - Fred Flintstone kinda thing, then I'd definitely go with the grinder
1307591
Mike: I have not used it to sharpen mower blades, but I am sure it would work just fine. I don't know of a jig that can be used, but even by hand it should work just fine, unless you want to sharpen rotary blades. In that case, not a clue.
1307593
We do not recommend the Tormek system for sharpening lawn mower blades. I can be done, but it would be done manually - there is no jig to accommodate lawnmower blades. We recommend the MultiTool belt grinding attachment for sharpening lawnmower blades: follow this link and watch the video: http://www.advmachinery.com/p-1093-multitool-belt-grinding-attachment.aspx
427399
I use this when I need to sharpen my bits and it works better then the grinder wheel that I use to use. So I would say yes.
1906963
I agree with the other answers as well, buy the right machine for grinding. I suggest a Porter Cable grinder, I personally use one with grinding/cutting/sanding wheels on it.