For a couple years, sharpening my hedge trimmer blades was a task I loathed. Then this last time, I changed file from one of regular coarseness to a much finer pattern. Now filing the blade is a breeze!
You can file off the bur on the cutting edge as long as you keep your file flat on the back side. Consider a non toxic furniture paste wax for lubrication and rust prevention. Wax will also not run off like oil or contaminate cut plant ends. Wood workers use it for bare metal table tops and hand planers before going into storage. I use it for my seasonal lawn mower blades with great results.
Something I never gave much thought to, like most I expect. Although I do periodically clean then coat my garden tools with cheap pound shop "maintenance spray oil" to keep the oxygen away. Good tip on how the anvil & blade should be dressed & how they meet. Thanks Andy.
I use a stone on my shears blades, just to save my files, but same result. It's disappointing to see a great divot in a blade where someone has cut fencing wire with loppers ! As Bootsowen says, the days are distinctly longer now, the birds think it's spring, we have turned that corner again - hurrah ! Cheers, Dave
Can I just say the video quality, while YT reports at 480p, is a world away from the older videos. Thumbs up!
For a couple years, sharpening my hedge trimmer blades was a task I loathed. Then this last time, I changed file from one of regular coarseness to a much finer pattern. Now filing the blade is a breeze!
I've been guilty of neglecting loppers, so a useful reminder
You can file off the bur on the cutting edge as long as you keep your file flat on the back side. Consider a non toxic furniture paste wax for lubrication and rust prevention. Wax will also not run off like oil or contaminate cut plant ends. Wood workers use it for bare metal table tops and hand planers before going into storage. I use it for my seasonal lawn mower blades with great results.
I’m 74 and learned 2 new things today. Outstanding.
Thanks Andy its surprising how little time its takes. The difference sharpning makes is amazing, some folks keep going on and then blame the tools.
Something I never gave much thought to, like most I expect. Although I do periodically clean then coat my garden tools with cheap pound shop "maintenance spray oil" to keep the oxygen away. Good tip on how the anvil & blade should be dressed & how they meet. Thanks Andy.
I use a stone on my shears blades, just to save my files, but same result. It's disappointing to see a great divot in a blade where someone has cut fencing wire with loppers ! As Bootsowen says, the days are distinctly longer now, the birds think it's spring, we have turned that corner again - hurrah ! Cheers, Dave
Greatly appreciate you sharing your expertise.
Always something new to learn at 67 years of age, thank you kindly, cheers.
Thank you ! Excellent! ❤
Teaching well, keep it up partner.
Thanks for that lesson 🙂
Thanks Andy..Brilliant explanation.
best sharpening video i've seen
Thanks Andy. What oil would you recommend for this and other rusty tools
Excellent close up of your technique.
Thank you kindly!
Great video. Thank you.
Well done Andy. Many thanks.