Where to sharpen blade?

[Carscw]

There is no need to sharping a new blade
Putting a razor edge on a blade is just WRONG
the blade will dull faster and chip easy

Blade makers have done research and know what they are doing
The thick paint on the blades is there so you don't cut your hand and will be gone in a couple mins

 

[reynoldston]

There is no need to sharping a new blade
Putting a razor edge on a blade is just WRONG
the blade will dull faster and chip easy

Blade makers have done research and know what they are doing
The thick paint on the blades is there so you don't cut your hand and will be gone in a couple mins

I agree. Also when I sharpen a blade I don't worry about getting out all the nicks. I think it a waste.

 

[Carscw]

I agree. Also when I sharpen a blade I don't worry about getting out all the nicks. I think it a waste.

I do not get all the nicks out. I try and take very little off the blade.

 

[Mower Doctor 78006]

You are entitled to your opinion!! I have been doing it that way for many years. I have been very happy with the quality of the cut. My customers have been happy with the way the blades I sharpen for them cut. They hold an edge long term. Don't show sighs of weakness ect.

I can see it now all the overseas blade manufacturers talking about paint, and oil treatment to keep the blades from rusting.
The really good blades gator magnum, gator mulcher's, and G6 blades are a better quality metal and hold there edge longer. The cheap ones. Yes even the oem blades are lower quality than the good aftermarket's they get dull twice as fast, don't stay sharp as long.............
Iam sorry if you don't know how to handle a blade with out having paint on it so you don't cut yourself you have know business having a lawn mower!!

There is no need to sharping a new blade
Putting a razor edge on a blade is just WRONG
the blade will dull faster and chip easy

Blade makers have done research and know what they are doing
The thick paint on the blades is there so you don't cut your hand and will be gone in a couple mins

 

[Carscw]

You are entitled to your opinion!! I have been doing it that way for many years. I have been very happy with the quality of the cut. My customers have been happy with the way the blades I sharpen for them cut. They hold an edge long term. Don't show sighs of weakness ect. I can see it now all the overseas blade manufacturers talking about paint, and oil treatment to keep the blades from rusting. The really good blades gator magnum, gator mulcher's, and G6 blades are a better quality metal and hold there edge longer. The cheap ones. Yes even the oem blades are lower quality than the good aftermarket's they get dull twice as fast, don't stay sharp as long............. Iam sorry if you don't know how to handle a blade with out having paint on it so you don't cut yourself you have know business having a lawn mower!!

First off I have been doing this for over 30 years.
Second I agree the gator blades are the best but there is still no need to put a razor edge on them.
This is not my opinion this is a fact.
I guess some people know more then the ones that have done the study's on blades and design the gator blades you use. For as much as I pay for gator blades I will trust that they know the best pitch and thickness of the blade edge for the best cut and performance of the blade.

What it really comes down to is do what works best for you.

 

[exotion]

I've used the hf angle grinder for about 5 years now... Keeps going. I sharpen my blades 2 times a week so I do razor Sharp because leaves a better cut it does go dull faster. When sharpening make sure you follow factory angle and the outer most 1/2" is the most important part its the part that actually cuts the grass the rest of the blade process the blades of grass

 

[Carscw]

Sitting in a shop sharping blades for people that can not do it them selfs does not mean you you do it the right way. When you get out and cut 100 lawns a week then you can talk about the best way to sharping a blade.

 

[Mower Doctor 78006]

Not really sure what started you on this razor edge bit. I do what I believe is right for my equipment, and my customers. You do what you believe is right for yours. Know body's is getting in to blade pitch hear. I stated a simple fact that new blades are dull!! Painted new blades are even duller. If your ok with wasting your time installing dull blades its your time. I would rather sharpen before i install then mow and see that it ripped the grass. Its your grass. your mower. Your time.

First off I have been doing this for over 30 years.
Second I agree the gator blades are the best but there is still no need to put a razor edge on them.
This is not my opinion this is a fact.
I guess some people know more then the ones that have done the study's on blades and design the gator blades you use. For as much as I pay for gator blades I will trust that they know the best pitch and thickness of the blade edge for the best cut and performance of the blade.

What it really comes down to is do what works best for you.

 

[exotion]

The paint is usually gone after the first mow.. just saying I use vice grips and a 4" angle grinder and have had amazing results lol blade balance is important I have a plastic cone balancer works good balance doesn't need to be perfect you just don't want one side to be crazy heavier than the other

 

[Carscw]

Not really sure what started you on this razor edge bit. I do what I believe is right for my equipment, and my customers. You do what you believe is right for yours. Know body's is getting in to blade pitch hear. I stated a simple fact that new blades are dull!! Painted new blades are even duller. If your ok with wasting your time installing dull blades its your time. I would rather sharpen before i install then mow and see that it ripped the grass. Its your grass. your mower. Your time.

A new blade is not dull.