Re: Need advice on sharpening mower blades

Posted by Haas on May 09, 2005 at 17:28:09 from (12.65.48.176):

In Reply to: Need advice on sharpening mower blades posted by Paul Shuler on May 09, 2005 at 15:04:56:

I have for years used a 9 inch flat disk with stick on sanding disks for sharpening mower blades. This is a bench tool, part of a 6X48 belt sander that is actually intended for wood working. I've found the flat disk works great for sharpening mower blades, much better than a bench grinder. Use a course disk. 80 grit is OK, but 60 is better. You can get your bevel exactly with this and it does not heat the blade so you lose the temper in the steel and it cuts fast. The disk is aluminum, so I think it must conduct the heat away and that is what keeps the work cool. One stick on disk is good for sharpening several blades. I've sharpened blades on occasion for friends and they are always impressed with the results on their blades.

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