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We sell Lawnmower Blades just over wholesale price. This saves you
money every time. If your lawn mower blade is dull you can bring the
blade in from the machine or bring the entire machine in for blade
service. You should have your blade sharpened twice each season to help
maintain a green, healthy lawn. A sharp blade not only cuts grass blades
clean so grass plants recover quickly, it helps reduce your lawn mowing
time and in return saving you time, energy and money.
How
dull does the blade in your razor have to get before you stop shaving
with it? Chances are, not very. A dull blade causes nicks and skin
irritation – an altogether unpleasant experience. Change to a new,
sharper blade, and your skin practically throws you a party in return.
Lawns
aren’t much different in that regard. Grass responds differently to a
sharp, clean shave than it does to a ragged cut. A dull blade may do the
job of trimming off the tops of grass leaves, but it does so by
essentially chewing its way across your yard. This is why it’s good to
know how to sharpen your lawn mower blade. When it comes to lawn mower
maintenance, this might be the most important task of all.
You
may have noticed that you’re more prone to illness when you’re stressed
out. To the best of our knowledge, the emotional life of grass is
pretty limited, but grass is a plant, and plants respond to physical
crises in much the same way that humans and animals do – often by
getting sick.
To
avoid giving your lawn the sort of nervous breakdown that could make it
susceptible to disease, keep an eye out for dulling mower blades. If
you discover that your blade has gone dull, take the following steps to
give it back its edge.
How to sharpen your lawn mower blade
Skill level: Intermediate
Time needed: 30-60 minutes
Tools needed:
If
your blade is dull but in otherwise good condition, you can sharpen it
using an ordinary table vice and metal file. You might want to take the
mower outside to remove the blade, to avoid any spills in your garage
while working on the underside of the machine. Mark the bottom side of
the blade before you remove it to avoid putting it on upside down after
sharpening it. An upside down blade will simply lash your grass without
cutting it.
Before
you perform any maintenance on your mower, be sure to disconnect the
spark plug or remove the battery. It’s a good idea to clamp the blade
before turning the bolt. Using the right wrench for the bolt size,
remove the blade and tighten it into the vice.
Start
out by using steel wool to remove any rust spots. Then run the file
along the blade’s edge, matching the original bevel, until you’ve
achieved the desired sharpness. A razor sharp edge will dull quickly; an
edge the sharpness of a table knife will cut well without requiring you
to sharpen after every cut.
When
you have the edge you want, try balancing the blade from the center. If
it lists to one side, sharpen the opposite side to more evenly
distribute the weight. Before you reattach the blade, take this
opportunity to clean out and wipe down your mower’s undercarriage. Be
sure not to under tighten the bolt, as a loose blade will vibrate and may
ultimately damage your mower.
For
badly nicked or curled blades, or blades that have altogether lost
their beveling, you may need a bit more power. If you’re not quite ready
to
replace the blade
altogether, you may be able to sharpen it using a bench grinder. First
run the blade perpendicular along the grinding wheel to smooth out the
irregularities, then again at an angle to sharpen. If you’re not quite
ready to invest in a grinder of your own, check your local service shop
to see if they’ll sharpen the blade for you.
Performing
this simple maintenance once every three or four cuttings will ensure
that your lawn is getting the crispest cut possible. For more
information click the link below.
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