Help. How to sharpen lawnmower blades?

[shockedcanadian]

So, I don't have a file, well I do, but I can't find it in the garage. Any of you know any tricks, tactics, or what have you sharpen my lawnmower blades?

I have sandpaper, and I doubt it will work even with elbow grease.

Ideas? Thanks.

 

[hjmick]

 

[IsaacNewton]

They cost about $10 just buy one. Or three.

 

[percysunshine]

So, I don't have a file, well I do, but I can't find it in the garage. Any of you know any tricks, tactics, or what have you sharpen my lawnmower blades?

I have sandpaper, and I doubt it will work even with elbow grease.

Ideas? Thanks.

Do you have access to a thermo-nuclear device?

Just kidding....try the grinder.

 

[eagle1462010]

I use a grinder........works well...................tried the thermo nuclear device once...........and died................this is ghost posting to you.

 

[eagle1462010]

Ok back to getting screwed....................grrrrr........gonna see how many more of those dang things I can get out.

 

[initforme]

Use a grinder and take very short strokes....focus only on the cutting part. The blade comes off easy. Good luck. Ensure the number of strokes on each side is close to the same.

 

[Sunni Man]

Always take the spark plug wire off the spark plug before removing the blade.

Just a safety precaution. ....

 

[DarkFury]

Try cleaning you garage so you can find your tools.

 

[mudwhistle]

So, I don't have a file, well I do, but I can't find it in the garage. Any of you know any tricks, tactics, or what have you sharpen my lawnmower blades?

I have sandpaper, and I doubt it will work even with elbow grease.

Ideas? Thanks.

Take it to a professional......because I was gonna suggest taking off the blades and putting it in a vise and filing it.

 

[Mousterian]

As with all these little jobs, you only have to spend half an hour on Youtube, to find good tutorials on just about anything.
I have replaced the camera in my iPhone, thanks to youtube, and knew nothing about the job previously.
I used one of these for the phone job, and every home should have them, so handy for aging eyes!
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[Mousterian]

Note that mower blades are (or should be!) very hard steel, and it will take forever to file them sharp.
A grinder of some sort is essential.
Better to just buy a new set.

 

[Crepitus]

So, I don't have a file, well I do, but I can't find it in the garage. Any of you know any tricks, tactics, or what have you sharpen my lawnmower blades?

I have sandpaper, and I doubt it will work even with elbow grease.

Ideas? Thanks.

Go to tractor supply and buy a new one.

 

[shockedcanadian]

What do you guys think about using a belt sander?

 

[yiostheoy]

So, I don't have a file, well I do, but I can't find it in the garage. Any of you know any tricks, tactics, or what have you sharpen my lawnmower blades?

I have sandpaper, and I doubt it will work even with elbow grease.

Ideas? Thanks.

You can sharpen anything with an electric grinding wheel.

These only cost about USD $50 at any hardwares store.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

What do you guys think about using a belt sander?

Works great!..... first - buy a dozen or more packs of sandpaper belts, cause you will snap them all after 1-2 minutes of use.
After you have broke all of the belts....go back to the hardware store and buy a grinder and try again.