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Sharpening a belly blade

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Farmer in the D

06-03-2005 10:17:45




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Was wondering if anyone has an decent way to sharpen a belly mower blade on the tractor. Am told it should be about 40 degrees on the cutting edge and does not have to be knife edge sharp. I would like suggestions to bump the blade during the cutting and could remove the blades between jobs. I have tried the drill mounted grinders but usually wear the stone out before finishing the sharpening so any other suggestions? Thanks

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txgrn

06-04-2005 06:33:25




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 Re: Sharpening a belly blade in reply to Farmer in the Dells (WI) , 06-03-2005 10:17:45  
I use a 4" grinder from harbor freight to sharpen my blades on the mower and the discs are available from them alse; real cheap. Would much rather change out a disc than change out the blade.

I don't think angle is all that important (my opinion). The 40 degree number just means that you don't want a long skinny edge; a short fast edge is desired.

But you do want somewhat of a blunt end on the blade as a razor edge won't last long if you hit anything...but it sure cuts sweet till then. Grin.

Mark

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RWK in WI

06-03-2005 17:38:39




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 Re: Sharpening a belly blade in reply to Farmer in the Dells (WI) , 06-03-2005 10:17:45  
I have a "oil change pit" on one side of the yard, so I just drive the tractor / mower over the pit and sharpen the blades with an angle grinder.



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RustyFarmall

06-03-2005 13:34:20




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 Re: Sharpening a belly blade in reply to Farmer in the Dells (WI) , 06-03-2005 10:17:45  
Take the blades off the mower and clamp them in your bench vise. Use an angle grinder as Old has stated. I've never been all that concerned about the exact angle, just eyeballed and followed as closely as possible the original angle. You don't want it razor sharp, but it should be able to cut a piece of baler twine when you drag the twine across the edge. It's not an exact science, with practice you will become good.

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old

06-03-2005 13:19:59




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 Re: Sharpening a belly blade in reply to Farmer in the Dells (WI) , 06-03-2005 10:17:45  
I use an angle grinder to sharpen blades, not prefect but it does work



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