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asianthree 08-13-2023 06:52 AM

EGO mower blades sharpening
 
Is there a local businesses to get mower blades sharpened?

Not looking for Google is your friend…looking for those with experience at a local shop or individual who does mower blade sharpening

Topspinmo 08-13-2023 07:56 AM

Why not buy $4 file and do it yourself. Plenty of utube tutorials show how, not that difficult. But could been safety issue if have no skills? I would check ACE hardware first if no way can do it yourself. They’re also all types of gadgets to use with drill, but IMO they usually take off more metal than required.

asianthree 08-13-2023 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2244774)
Why not buy $4 file and do it yourself. Plenty of utube tutorials show how, not that difficult. But could been safety issue if have no skills? I would check ACE hardware first if no way can do it yourself. They’re also all types of gadgets to use with drill, but IMO they usually take off more metal than required.

Due to meds, I can look at something and bleed. After years of surgery, chemo, have little feeling in fingers, my hands no long as in a safe zone for anything sharp.

Topspinmo 08-13-2023 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2244778)
Due to meds, I can look at something and bleed. After years of surgery, chemo, have little feeling in fingers, my hands no long as in a safe zone for anything sharp.

Call ACE hardware I sure they can help you providing you can get blades off? If not you maybe able to haul mower there? As last resort you can get cut proof gloves to protect you hands. If you can’t take blades some where I’m afraid the cost for someone to come to you house may be have price of mower?

tophcfa 08-13-2023 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2244778)
Due to meds, I can look at something and bleed. After years of surgery, chemo, have little feeling in fingers, my hands no long as in a safe zone for anything sharp.

It typically costs about the same, to a little bit more, to just get new blades and replace the dull ones. Plus, sharpening the blades can change the weight distribution which causes them to wobble a bit when spinning at fast RPM’s and can damage the bearings in the spindles. If you can wait until the third week of September, when we get to our villages home, I would be happy to swap the blades out for you. Usually only takes a few minutes.

Caymus 08-13-2023 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2244787)
It typically costs about the same, to a little bit more, to just get new blades and replace the dull ones. Plus, sharpening the blades can change the weight distribution which causes them to wobble a bit when spinning at fast RPM’s and can damage the bearings in the spindles. If you can wait until the third week of September, when we get to our villages home, I would be happy to swap the blades out for you. Usually only takes a few minutes.

Do you know if it's easier to replace blades on electric mowers since you don't need to worry about the gas and oil spilling?

bagboy 08-13-2023 08:43 AM

Wildwood Mower & Saw | Wildwood, FL | Outdoor Power Dealer

These folks would know the answer.

tophcfa 08-13-2023 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2244795)
Do you know if it's easier to replace blades on electric mowers since you don't need to worry about the gas and oil spilling?

Never worked on an electric, but my guess would be yes, you could just flip it over with no spill concerns. When I change the oil on a gas mower I run the gas dry first, drain the oil, then flip it to change the blade. Then I put it upright and add the fluids. Alternatively I put the mower on the bed of my pickup truck on blocks so I can easily work underneath it while keeping it upright. My other method (when up north), is to lift the mower up to an easy working level with the bucket of my tractor and work underneath it from there.

Bogie Shooter 08-13-2023 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 2244799)

They sharpen blades.

Michael G. 08-13-2023 10:28 AM

Weirsdale Mower Inc. did mine on my Kobalt electric mower.

Also I ordered a spare blade from Lowe's.
That way I'm never without.

NoMo50 08-14-2023 05:36 AM

I haven't needed to sharpen the blades on my Ego mower yet, but when it's time, I'll take them to Wildwood Mower & Saw. I had them sharpen the blades on a couple of Corona pruners that were quite dull after years of use. They charged $5.00, and they are good as new.

Lindaws 08-14-2023 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2244743)
Is there a local businesses to get mower blades sharpened?

Not looking for Google is your friend…looking for those with experience at a local shop or individual who does mower blade sharpening

For $5. we go to the lawn equip. sales on 466 just W of 301 (about a mile)

kdolence 08-14-2023 07:20 AM

Lawn Mower Blades Sharpened
 
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2244743)
Is there a local businesses to get mower blades sharpened?

Not looking for Google is your friend…looking for those with experience at a local shop or individual who does mower blade sharpening

We get ours sharpened at Weirsdale Mower in Weirsdale, FL

daveczo 08-14-2023 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 2244799)

Yes, they are on the on 44 and 301. They do it all.

wmcgowan 08-14-2023 09:07 AM

I use a cheap harbor freight grinder ($14 with coupon) tilt my mower up and then grind/sharpen the blades at a 45 degree angle - seems to do the trick

TLJohncock 08-14-2023 10:37 AM

I'm a sharpener in the Village of Hadley. I do garden tools, straight and curved blades. I also do high end knives and serrated blades. I also do electric clipper blades used for grooming both animals and humans.

I will also pick up and deliver if needed. I can help with mower blade removal as well. My prices are comparable to those at the Marion Market and turnover is usually that day or over night.

I spend the summer in Utah so I'll be back in The Villages in mid October.

For questions can be reached at 269.998.5781.

Thanks,

Terry Johncock

Bruceg0028 08-14-2023 04:46 PM

Lawn mower blade sharpening
 
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2244787)
It typically costs about the same, to a little bit more, to just get new blades and replace the dull ones. Plus, sharpening the blades can change the weight distribution which causes them to wobble a bit when spinning at fast RPM’s and can damage the bearings in the spindles. If you can wait until the third week of September, when we get to our villages home, I would be happy to swap the blades out for you. Usually only takes a few minutes.

He’s right. You can replace a blade for less than $20. Takes 5-10 minutes and you dont have to take your lawn mower anywhere and pick it up.

Topspinmo 08-14-2023 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2244795)
Do you know if it's easier to replace blades on electric mowers since you don't need to worry about the gas and oil spilling?

Just make sure the battery removed or cord unplugged. Safety first.

Topspinmo 08-14-2023 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruceg0028 (Post 2245372)
He’s right. You can replace a blade for less than $20. Takes 5-10 minutes and you dont have to take your lawn mower anywhere and pick it up.

And you can save the old blades, get them sharpen at convenience time, and have spare set. Win. Win. Just like shopping at Winn Dixie:beer3:

Topspinmo 08-14-2023 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wmcgowan (Post 2245162)
I use a cheap harbor freight grinder ($14 with coupon) tilt my mower up and then grind/sharpen the blades at a 45 degree angle - seems to do the trick

IMO (from pass experience) using grinder will eventually take off more metal on one side of blades and cause balance problem. I brought the cheap cone balancer to balance blades back out. After that most time I just used big file. Even then I had to balance them out occasionally.

Jerrysherry 08-15-2023 09:07 AM

Lawnmower blades
 
Hi could you please send me your information. Thanks Sherry

Freehiker 08-18-2023 11:49 AM

I have the EGO mower and have replaced my blade twice. It’s just a simple bolt that holds it on and the entire process takes just a minute or two.


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