How do you sharpen a lawnmower blade by hand?

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Can you sharpen your own lawnmower blades?





There are few different ways to sharpen lawnmower blades, including using a bench grinder, hand file, rotary tool, or angle grinder. But here’s a quicker, easier and more accurate method: use a drill and sharpening stone that’s specifically designed for putting a cutting edge back onto dull lawnmower blades.

How often should mower blades be sharpened?

every 20 to 25 hours

How Often Should You Sharpen Your Blades? The short answer is: A lawnmower blade should be sharpened after every 20 to 25 hours of usage time on average. In reality, the best time to sharpen blades is when they start getting dull and it becomes more difficult to cut grass.

Is it worth sharpening the mower blade?

You’ll know that you need to sharpen your lawn mower blades when the tips of your grass are brown and ragged. When this happens, your grass becomes less capable of storing water and more susceptible to disease. Some lawn mower manuals suggest sharpening or replacing blades after every 25 hours of use.

How do I know if my mower blade is dull?





Look for these signs that you may need to sharpen the mower blades:

  1. Dents or nicks in the mower blades.
  2. Uneven grass height after cutting.
  3. Grass blades look torn instead of sliced.
  4. Brown, frayed grass edges.


How much does it cost to have lawn mower blades sharpened?

Depending on the type of your mower, you can expect to pay anywhere between 20 dollars to 60 dollars. If it’s a reel lawn mower you might not even need to take the blades off the mower and sharpen them while they’re attached.

Can a mower blade be too sharp?

In fact, an edge that is that sharp has the tendency to roll over, which can cause blades to get nicked and chipped. Additionally, lawn mower blades that are too sharp get duller, faster resulting in the need to sharpen more frequently and a shorter blade life.

Does Ace Hardware sharpen mower blades?



We sharpen a wide range of edges, from lawn mower blades to paper scissors, we’re here to make your cutting experience safe and easy.