Nice video! I am moving on from my '80's era Foley Belsaw sharpener/grinder. You finalized my choice. Great idea of the bench detach option. Thank You!
Hey, thanks for your business and your video review! We're glad you like your 5005, and we hope it serves you well for many years! Thanks again for your support.
Very nice setup! I think you have the right idea of not taking too much off the blade till the notches are gone. And yea, I was cringing when I seen the Porsche next to the setup but seen your comment to the other guy about turning it away. 😂
Unbelievable. I am a car enthusiast and could not help notice the hot sparks of the grinding are flying near that Porsche convertible. Not smart. Hot metal will burn into the paint and convertible top. Wow. Thank you for reviewing the All American Sharpener 5005. I hope the car is okay.
I thought the same as well, that perhaps Porsche paint is impervious to everything including blazing hot metal flakes! That would have to be worse than rail dust damage when a car is transported out of the factory via train!
Exactly what I was thinking watching this video. I have burned small pits into windshield once when grinding a weld under the hood of a truck. Never again.
I had the same sticker shock, but if you’re sharpening blades regularly, it makes the job much easier. When I sharpen them I also properly inflate the tires and level the deck, and that will give you the cleanest look!
Personally, I prefer hand filing my mower blades. Much less steel lost than with a grinder, and with a little practice, you get a nice, sharp blade. The real key is sharpening mower blades a lot more often than most people do, in my experience. I have a second blade so that I can remove a dull blade, replace it immediately with the sharp spare, and then sharpen the dull blade when convenient. To make that task easy, I have a tool kit with everything I need to remove and replace the blade. That includes a sandbag to hold the handle of the mower down, and a tool to immobilize the blade so that it can be removed.
Good advice! I’ve hand filed a bunch of times, and I have multiple sets of blades for each mower as well. The reason I like American sharpening system is because I can do a set of blades so quickly. I love the idea of sharpening more often, and I know I get a better now job when I do, I just never seem to get around to it.
I got mine today and sharpened 2 sets of blades for my ExMark. It was a breeze to operate and the quality is top notch. I would highly recommend it. I tried free handing it for months. Using the All American Sharpener put my blades back at the right angle.
Good review but you are getting grinder dust on anything in the garage. Even if you point the grinder away it is getting on the paint, try some iron cleaner spray and it will show you.
I ordered one today after considering for 2 yrs! It’s nice to see vids on things b4 ur buy stuff. Thank you sir.
IF it was my Porsche I would be concerned w,it stray sparks ruining my paint......
Nice video! I am moving on from my '80's era Foley Belsaw sharpener/grinder. You finalized my choice. Great idea of the bench detach option. Thank You!
Glad it helped. I’m glad someone finds these valuable ;)
Hey, thanks for your business and your video review! We're glad you like your 5005, and we hope it serves you well for many years! Thanks again for your support.
It's a great device. I just used it again to sharpen up the blades for the start of the season in upstate NY!
@@beardedgarage - That's good to hear! Thank you.
Very nice setup! I think you have the right idea of not taking too much off the blade till the notches are gone. And yea, I was cringing when I seen the Porsche next to the setup but seen your comment to the other guy about turning it away. 😂
I am sure the Porsche likes the burning pieces of metal flying its way
Finally pulled the trigger tonight, stoked!
Best video on this sharpener. Thanks for sharing!
Best video on this project yet thank you
Great vid. I am going to purchase 1 because of your vid, great vid, thanks.
I’m glad somebody is finding these videos useful :)
Unbelievable. I am a car enthusiast and could not help notice the hot sparks of the grinding are flying near that Porsche convertible. Not smart. Hot metal will burn into the paint and convertible top. Wow. Thank you for reviewing the All American Sharpener 5005. I hope the car is okay.
Thanks Todd. The car is ok, trust me I turned the table 45 degrees to ensure sparks weren’t flying at the car.
Thats what I was thinking. Clear coat holes.
I thought the same as well, that perhaps Porsche paint is impervious to everything including blazing hot metal flakes! That would have to be worse than rail dust damage when a car is transported out of the factory via train!
Exactly what I was thinking watching this video. I have burned small pits into windshield once when grinding a weld under the hood of a truck. Never again.
Move the Porsche you will get metal filings on the paint 😊
Ive been looking at these. A bit of sticker shock but Im sure it will make my mowing much easier and yard look cleaner.
I had the same sticker shock, but if you’re sharpening blades regularly, it makes the job much easier. When I sharpen them I also properly inflate the tires and level the deck, and that will give you the cleanest look!
Thanks brother. I'm ordering one!
They're awesome!
I just got mine today. I've tried everything else but there's nothing more efficient than this way.
Hell yeah, right! I’ve recommended this sharpener to everyone that’s seen it. I’m truly amazed at its simplicity and effectiveness
Great video, what are those table threaded ends called that you put under the table?
would use sandpaper disks as will leave a smother finish
Personally, I prefer hand filing my mower blades. Much less steel lost than with a grinder, and with a little practice, you get a nice, sharp blade.
The real key is sharpening mower blades a lot more often than most people do, in my experience. I have a second blade so that I can remove a dull blade, replace it immediately with the sharp spare, and then sharpen the dull blade when convenient.
To make that task easy, I have a tool kit with everything I need to remove and replace the blade. That includes a sandbag to hold the handle of the mower down, and a tool to immobilize the blade so that it can be removed.
Good advice! I’ve hand filed a bunch of times, and I have multiple sets of blades for each mower as well. The reason I like American sharpening system is because I can do a set of blades so quickly.
I love the idea of sharpening more often, and I know I get a better now job when I do, I just never seem to get around to it.
The outer most couple inches are what really matters. A nice straight edge does look good though
Hell yeah!
Thank you
Is your table the 72”?
What kind of disk do u use? Thanks
How tight does the adapter pin fit in the hole? Is there any “slop” or too tight as you move the grinder back and forth?
I got mine today and sharpened 2 sets of blades for my ExMark. It was a breeze to operate and the quality is top notch. I would highly recommend it. I tried free handing it for months. Using the All American Sharpener put my blades back at the right angle.
okay, you said you raised the table to a height that is comfortable for you - would help if you indicated your height. Me 6'5".
I’m 5’10”, raised the table until it was comfy. My father is 6’5” and he used it at the same height
@@beardedgarage okay, that does help. Thank you.
what degrees angle for sharping blades to sharper them
Most lawnmower blades are 30º
I would have moved the Porche
Great video. What grit do you recommend?
The finest grit you can get away with, honestly. You don’t want to take too much off but you want them to be sharp, it’s a balancing act.
@@beardedgarage thank you!
Where can I buy one?
Just so you know, I don't work there, they don't pay me and this is just my personal review. But... I love the product! www.allamericansharpener.com/
those thingies are called T nuts.
Good review but you are getting grinder dust on anything in the garage. Even if you point the grinder away it is getting on the paint, try some iron cleaner spray and it will show you.
Thanks for the reply. I roll the mounted table outside now when I sharpen blades to lessen the mess and keep the grinder dust at bay.
Move that dam Porsche please.you must not have sharpen blades very much.
great video. try to not say ummm so much.
Thanks for watching
hey! you have a beard! lol
Ha ha ha ha ha. Yes I do.
Are you freaking kidding me? Your are spraying sparks onto the Porsche.