Random Thoughts.....

RatLabGuy said:
Because it costs money?
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Maybe. A set is $40 so I guess that figures in somewhere subliminally. For me, its more that I get used to the slow decline in cut quality until I finally get fed up and change them. Then I am back to where I was yesterday and am kicking myself for nit changing them a month ago 😅
 
I have the Vevor copy of this blade sharpener and I can do a set in just a few minutes
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R Q said:
This one gives you a proper 30 degree angle and keeps the end square which is important. But I get that too, use what you got. I am sharpening 3-8 sets at a time so the jig is nice and the wheel cuts great.
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The square end has got to be what makes the difference some how. I can sharpen a set pretty decent with the grinder but with all the sand we have, the ends are always rounded off. Freshly sharpened blades are obviously better than not, but they still arent as nice as brand new ones.
 
awheelterd said:
The square end has got to be what makes the difference some how. I can sharpen a set pretty decent with the grinder but with all the sand we have, the ends are always rounded off. Freshly sharpened blades are obviously better than not, but they still arent as nice as brand new ones.
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And for a homeowner running one mower - I’ll pay $40 for a new blade and cut the time by 2/3rds over sharpening blades and getting them almost god as new. By the time you factor in time and grinder consumables…its a case of beer difference and brand new blades just do seem to cut better
 
Ron said:
And for a homeowner running one mower - I’ll pay $40 for a new blade and cut the time by 2/3rds over sharpening blades and getting them almost god as new. By the time you factor in time and grinder consumables…its a case of beer difference and brand new blades just do seem to cut better
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You see, here’s where I thought you of all people would have said, I’ll pay someone to cut my grass. The time it takes to do all that, I loose my weekend and it’s not worth it. I’ve been saying that for several years now. It took me 2-3 hours to cut the grass and trim the hedges and clean up…EVERY WEEKEND. I chose to pay someone $120/mo and I went t fishing.
 
mbalbritton said:
You see, here’s where I thought you of all people would have said, I’ll pay someone to cut my grass. The time it takes to do all that, I loose my weekend and it’s not worth it. I’ve been saying that for several years now. It took me 2-3 hours to cut the grass and trim the hedges and clean up…EVERY WEEKEND. I chose to pay someone $120/mo and I went t fishing.
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Yeah. Id hate to pay what my wife insists we mow. I could bail hay.
Im in Andy's camp. I quite enjoy making things sharp. I use flap wheels. I'm also the guy who has a chainsaw grinder, knife sharpeners and a kid who could shave with his trusty hatchet. Turtle heads came right off!
 
I run over so many sticks, rocks, and kids toys I just put a new set on every spring lol

Duane
 
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