Sharpening Bush Hog Blades

FarmerHR · Aug 8, 2017

It is time to sharpen my bush hog blades. When the blades were new there was a straight grind surface to nearly the bottom of the blade. They have worn to a rounded edge on the front of the blade. It would save metal removal if a chisel point was ground into the blade with the center of the chisel point at the center of the blade.
Could anyone help me decide the shape to grind into the blade ? I would appreciate hearing what shape you use and your thoughts on why you use it.
Thank you for all your help !

3000 FPS · Aug 8, 2017

Well when I sharpen mine I put a chisel edge on them because I am cutting in grass lands and not a lot of tough weeds. I do not believe that is the recommended edge because it will dull out quicker. I also weigh each blade when done sharpening on a digital postal scale that will give one tenth of an ounce reading. I do not want it vibrating to death.

oldsarge · Aug 8, 2017

Try it and tell us if it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

howdy1960 · Aug 8, 2017

I sharpen mine to rounded chisel point not a sharp point, like a really dull lawn mower blade, as there are horses out there and a beat up weed stalk is less likely to hurt a hoof or poke a hole in my tires than a sharp pointy weed will.

FarmerHR · Aug 10, 2017

Thank you for the thoughtful replies. I plan to sharpen them after I am done this year, so I will not be able to try them out until next year. I sincerely appreciate your comments and suggestions. Will post next year on the results

Sharpening Bush Hog Blades

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