Looking to buy for my dad to sharpener his lawn mower blades? He's a big yard worker, would you recommend this?
279331
I have a standard size lawn mower. This sharpener is too big to sharpen the blade while the blade is attached to the mower. it is 7 inches long so I cannot get it on the blade and slide it on the blade to sharpen it. If you detach the blade from the mower, then it is OK. But I do not want to do that every time I mow which is every week. My previous sharpener was 4 inches long and was perfect for my standard push mower. I used to sharpen with my old one every time I mow. Now I cant. My answer might be different if your dad is using a riding mower.
279332
I think it is fantastic. I have a big finish mowing deck on my farm tractor. I do a quick sharpen before every other mowing without removing any blades. Simple, convenient, good results.
279333
Yes and no if the blade is very dull it won't sharpen, if the blade is sharp it will maintain the blade. I use a hand file to first shape the edge then I use the sharpener.
279334
If he already uses a file and removes the blade to sharpen it, this may not be as good an application as he will want.If he is a prrfectionist, he already is sharpening his mower blade.This will make it easier, and works great.Yes, get it for him.It is a great tool and works great.
279335
Yes, I definitely would. Was able to save the price of a new blade this season. Sharpened my mower blade quite well.
279336
ABSOLUTELY!!! This is the easiest way to keep blades sharp. No more time-consuming filing...this thing REALLY WORKS!
279337
I would recommend this, but you must take off the blade to sharpen. Might as well just use an emery well on a grinder !!
279338
I do not have the luxury of taking a mower to get the blade sharpened. I use this tool every time I mow and it works great. Easy to use.
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I found this stone to be very soft and the clay easily comes off. This sharpener clay might be better for specific type of kitchen knives metals which require very acute sharpness. For other rougher blades ie garden tools I might look for a rougher tool to sharpen. I know some use a real fine grinding wheel with electric motor to sharpen their lawn tools including lawn mower blades. I guess how much time you got and how sharp you want your device.
1752465
This blade is too long for a whetstone & the blade has a step down which may be difficult to sharpen with a tool, though it would probably work best. A grinder will take off a lot material and make a straight edge hard to keep.
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Most of your home improvement stores will carry a reel mower sharpening kit that has a gritty paste, application brush, reel crank, and directions for about $15. The gist of it is you put the paste on the edges of the reel blades and the bed blade and use the crank to spin the reel for a bit (you can also use a drill with an attachment, much easier and faster). You may also have to adjust the bed blade. The whole process depends on your mechanical skills really, it can take anywhere from 20 mins to 1 hour. What ever you do please don't use a grinder or file as that will potentially ruin your mower by removing too much metal. When to sharpen depends on a lot of variables such as how often you mow, the type of grass or weeds you have etc. The best way to tell is if you consistently have rogue grass blades sticking up or patches of uneven grass where you mowed. I would expect most people would sharpen their reel mowers about twice a year.
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No. Nothing about this works well. Do not invest in it. The blades do not cut the grass well. Too hard to push. I thought that it could be a good work out.....Not worth the time. I cost over $100 to ship it back.
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You have a lot of blade to cover. I think it would depend on how you define "quickly". This is a very fast way to put an edge on large knives, and it would work on a mower in a matter of minutes. I would think that a bench grinder wheel would be the ideal solution for a mower blade. This would get you a very sharp edge, but it might take a little longer.
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There are probably better tools out there for what you described, but the Kukri will serve you well. It comes out of the box very sharp, but if you do a bit of a touch up, the grass won't be a problem. Thick vines and small saplings will present no problems at all!
2281
It should work just fine andif you make it a habbit of using this before you mow you will save you blades.
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I use a Lansky sharpening system (professional). Works great. Been using it for a decade. Costs like 60 bucks and well worth the money. Every knife in my house has a, literally, hair whittling edge. I can feather any hair that is long enough to hold onto. Once you get the angle of your blur how you want it, all it takes is some maintenance strokes with the finer grit stones every couple of weeks. No hassle, very easy while you're watching a show. Has a serrated edge stone included in the professional set. Not hard to use. Use a permanent marker, mark the edge, and hone until the ink is gone. Repeat until the serrations are as sharp as you want. Don't use a ton of pressure, only firm, unless you abuse the crap out of the blade and you're taking out large chips and dings.
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from RD: I have used the chainsaw sharpener...which worked fine, but haven't tried with the lawn mower blade sharpener as yet.
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!
1084514
yes the course grit will work quickly and put a fine, lasting edge on your lawn mower blades(you will have to do your part ~> which requires effort) but I've no doubt you know that. ABOUT THE STONES - THEY ARE EXCELLENT YOU WILL BE WELL PLEASED
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This is not the tool to sharpen lawn mower blades. A bevel grind will ruin a lawn mower blade (ask anyone who sharpens them for a living). I took mine to pro after destroying it with the work sharp. He took one look and asked "so why did you try to sharpen this with a belt?" He went on to speak in glowing terms about this grinder... for knives. He just couldn't believe I was dumb enough to think it would work on my mower blade. So, I have pink ears, you can avoid this fate. GET A FILE!
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absolutely... i have my 15 year old son using it to cut the grass at our home... we live on a double lot and some of the grass is very coarse... it does a very good job... i have seen the reviews about these types of mowers and i think most of the negative commentary is from people who dont have a strong understanding of the product... i would recommend the product and the sharpening kit... when the blades start to dull it can be a maddening device but sharpening the blades is a simple and quick procedure .... my son has no complaints either and well when the teenager doesnt have a complaint... the product must be something special absolutely... i have my 15 year old son using it to cut the grass at our home... we live on a double lot and some of the grass is very coarse... it does a very good job... i have seen the reviews about these types of mowers and i think most of the negative commentary is from people who dont have a strong understanding of the product... i would recommend the product and the sharpening kit... when the blades start to dull it can be a maddening device but sharpening the blades is a simple and quick procedure .... my son has no complaints either and well when the teenager doesnt have a... » Read More absolutely... i have my 15 year old son using it to cut the grass at our home... we live on a double lot and some of the grass is very coarse... it does a very good job... i have seen the reviews about these types of mowers and i think most of the negative commentary is from people who dont have a strong understanding of the product... i would recommend the product and the sharpening kit... when the blades start to dull it can be a maddening device but sharpening the blades is a simple and quick procedure .... my son has no complaints either and well when the teenager doesnt have a complaint... the product must be something special « Show Less
2274774
We have never used it to sharpen our lawn mower blades. We only use it for knives. Sorry I could not be of more help
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Should be fine. Those are steel blades and 16 degree angle, which is what this sharpener is for.
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Say, just a suggestion. (I haven't purchased this, but was reading through the questions while considering.) Try looking on YouTube or searching on web. There's usually plenty of "How To" pages. (Of course, check before you purchase, as the instructions you prefer may not include the sharpener you're looking at.) I found this with a quick "How do you use a carbide sharpening tool to sharpen gardening tools?" It doesn't include this specific product, but it has some guidance. http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawn-and-garden-tools/