My son and I have a lawn care company in Canada. We purchased the 5005 and cannot be happier with this sharpener. It saves us time and allows us to duplicate a consistence angle during each sharpening. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate your effort in making these videos. I've watched all of them. I have the 5005, and have sharpened multiple sets of blades for 5 mowers. I thought it was a bit pricy at first, and cringed a bit when I bought it. But, after my experience with it, I'm of the opinion, it's worth every penny. Thanks for creating, and supporting such a quality product!
I to thought this thing was a lil pricey but after I got my hands on it and seen how well built it was my concerns were put to rest. Then I sharpened my blades. I couldn't be more happy with this tool. Takes all the guess work out of it. You can see the quality in the final results. The grass. Very pleased with this purchase. Oh and when you get this tool. Tell your friends about it. Do not tell your neighbors because you will be sharpening your neighbors blades. Your friends will buy there own.
Thank you! We appreciate your testimonial, and we're glad you are happy with your sharpener! … and you're not kidding about sharpening your neighbor's blades, ha ha ha!
I bought the 5005 and used it for the first time yesterday. I sharpen things for people at farmers' markets. WOW! I spend about $250 delivered with the two adapters and I got an incredible value. I sharpened some pretty bad blades much faster than using my bench grinder and did a much better job. The machining on this product is exceptional. If you are leaning toward buying it, I could not give a higher recommendation. Documentation is excellent. A bargain at the price.
Here is some valuable information that worked for me and may work for anyone using the All American 5005 and the following blades: HONDA HRX17: W159671(UPPER BLADE) 30deg; W159977(LOWER BLADE) 35deg with All American adapter installed. John Deere: M154062(BAGGING/HIGH LIFT BLADE) 40deg; M149422(MULCHING BLADE) low outer edges 30deg, raised inner edges 25deg; GY20850(STANDARD 3-IN-1) low outer edges 35deg, raised 15deg.🤓
Thanks for the feedback. We know that angle settings vary with blade geometry and wear, but it's helpful to hear specific information from our terrific customers! Wishing you many years of great service from your 5005!
Great information. I just received my 5005 and will be finding my mounting spot today. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for these excellent videos...they're a huge help. 👍
That terrific, Paul! If you have any questions as you're getting set up, reach out anytime at support@allamericansharpener.com, or call us M-F at 419-823-7787.
Thanks for reaching out, and for your business, Dan! We're happy your 5005 and Honda adapter made its way to you so quickly. Wishing you many years of awesome service from your new jig!
Based on customer feedback, a 35 degree setting is typical to match the factory bevel, though you may find slight variations based on wear on blades, previous sharpening history, etc. Unfortunately, angle information is nearly impossible to find - even from the manufacturer. Our customers, and our personal experience has been the richest resource for this data.
It wasn't really a mistake. They will still give you a good cut. You just created more time grinding and removed more metal than needed to get your edge. In the future, we recommend trying to match the factory bevel. No harm done though.
Hi Adam. The biggest detriment would be that you would have to do a lot more grinding to reset the angle. But once that angle is set, it's easy to come back and clean it up. Beyond that, we haven't done any studies. But it's been our understanding from talking to landscaping professionals that if the blade angle is too shallow or thin, it will take nicks and damage more easily. So the durability of the blade would suffer. Of course this can also depend on the type or terrain you are covering. It really does become personal preference, as there are may variables that contribute to blade wear. Thanks for your interest!
@@adamlawrence2346 No problem. And yes, that seems to be the general consensus. Not to over-complicate things, but we have also had customers tell us that when they set the angle too stout, it actually seems to dull the blade faster. So there is a happy medium in there somewhere. That's why we usually choose to go with an angle close to what is already set by the manufacturer.
Question: the area where the two spots you sharpened meet, how do you make that a smooth transition? Maybe just a little freehand while it is in the clamp or any other advice?
Typically, we do the outer half of that transition area with the jig at the angle used for the cutting edge. Then when sharpening the raised mulching section, we continue at that angle setting to meet the grind we applied halfway up at the higher angle. I hope this is helpful.
@@defan2105 You're very welcome! Our website has a very helpful resources section with instructional videos, and other information. www.allamericansharpener.com/resources If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@allamericansharpener.com
I had a look at those blades online, and they seem to be pretty short. I don't know that our jig would work without you rigging up some sort of adapter. You would need 2 inches of flat metal (without blade edge) to mount in the vise head. Even if you have that, I'm concerned you would have difficulty with the approach to the blade being so close to the vise mount. We have heard from customers who built their own adapter, but it isn't anything we produce. Thank you for checking in, and for your interest.
I have two Commercial mowing companies that like and insist on a 45 degree blade bevel. Both claim the Stripes stand out much better. I don't mow much so I take their word of it and cash their checks!
While industry standard for the bevel is typically 30 degrees, people's preferences certainly vary. A steeper angle will result in a stouter blade edge, which may improve their blade life. The risk with going too steep can be "scraping" rather than cutting the blades of grass. Thanks for your share.
Sorry to hear this. If you think you will never need again, you should sell it on eBay or somewhere. There's always a demand, especially in the Spring.
My son and I have a lawn care company in Canada. We purchased the 5005 and cannot be happier with this sharpener. It saves us time and allows us to duplicate a consistence angle during each sharpening. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Greg! We're glad it is working well for you, and we appreciate your support!
I have your product and it is great. Your videos are really important
Thank you! We are glad to hear that, and we appreciate your kind words.
I appreciate your effort in making these videos. I've watched all of them. I have the 5005, and have sharpened multiple sets of blades for 5 mowers. I thought it was a bit pricy at first, and cringed a bit when I bought it. But, after my experience with it, I'm of the opinion, it's worth every penny. Thanks for creating, and supporting such a quality product!
Thank you Dan! We're glad you feel that way, and we appreciate that you made the investment.
I to thought this thing was a lil pricey but after I got my hands on it and seen how well built it was my concerns were put to rest. Then I sharpened my blades. I couldn't be more happy with this tool. Takes all the guess work out of it. You can see the quality in the final results. The grass. Very pleased with this purchase. Oh and when you get this tool. Tell your friends about it. Do not tell your neighbors because you will be sharpening your neighbors blades. Your friends will buy there own.
Thank you! We appreciate your testimonial, and we're glad you are happy with your sharpener!
… and you're not kidding about sharpening your neighbor's blades, ha ha ha!
Or a nice little side gig for steaks on the barbie.
I bought the 5005 and used it for the first time yesterday. I sharpen things for people at farmers' markets. WOW! I spend about $250 delivered with the two adapters and I got an incredible value. I sharpened some pretty bad blades much faster than using my bench grinder and did a much better job. The machining on this product is exceptional. If you are leaning toward buying it, I could not give a higher recommendation. Documentation is excellent. A bargain at the price.
Thank you, Reid! We are very grateful for your business and testimonial. We're glad to hear that you are happy with your setup.
Here is some valuable information that worked for me and may work for anyone using the All American 5005 and the following blades: HONDA HRX17: W159671(UPPER BLADE) 30deg; W159977(LOWER BLADE) 35deg with All American adapter installed. John Deere: M154062(BAGGING/HIGH LIFT BLADE) 40deg; M149422(MULCHING BLADE) low outer edges 30deg, raised inner edges 25deg; GY20850(STANDARD 3-IN-1) low outer edges 35deg, raised 15deg.🤓
Thanks for the feedback. We know that angle settings vary with blade geometry and wear, but it's helpful to hear specific information from our terrific customers! Wishing you many years of great service from your 5005!
Great information. I just received my 5005 and will be finding my mounting spot today. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for these excellent videos...they're a huge help. 👍
That terrific, Paul! If you have any questions as you're getting set up, reach out anytime at support@allamericansharpener.com, or call us M-F at 419-823-7787.
GOT MINE TODAY REALLY QUICK SHIPPING TIME! LOVING ME SOME ALL AMERICAN SHARPENER ! THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT JIG HOPE IT DOES ME WELL
Thanks for reaching out, and for your business, Dan! We're happy your 5005 and Honda adapter made its way to you so quickly. Wishing you many years of awesome service from your new jig!
Great info, can’t wait to take my yard to the next level.
Great video
Thanks for the support, Mike!
Any idea what the typical angle is for Cub Cadet mulching blades? Do they publish this data somewhere?
Based on customer feedback, a 35 degree setting is typical to match the factory bevel, though you may find slight variations based on wear on blades, previous sharpening history, etc. Unfortunately, angle information is nearly impossible to find - even from the manufacturer. Our customers, and our personal experience has been the richest resource for this data.
I had some Oregon blades that were most likely 35° but I changed them to 30°.
Was this a mistake? Please chime in all y'all want!
It wasn't really a mistake. They will still give you a good cut. You just created more time grinding and removed more metal than needed to get your edge. In the future, we recommend trying to match the factory bevel. No harm done though.
What, if any, would be the ill effects of over sharpening the stock angle? Meaning if you took the 45° section to say 30°.
Hi Adam. The biggest detriment would be that you would have to do a lot more grinding to reset the angle. But once that angle is set, it's easy to come back and clean it up. Beyond that, we haven't done any studies. But it's been our understanding from talking to landscaping professionals that if the blade angle is too shallow or thin, it will take nicks and damage more easily. So the durability of the blade would suffer. Of course this can also depend on the type or terrain you are covering. It really does become personal preference, as there are may variables that contribute to blade wear. Thanks for your interest!
@@AllAmericanSharpener gotcha, so the stouter angle is going to be stronger. Thanks for the reply!
@@adamlawrence2346 No problem. And yes, that seems to be the general consensus. Not to over-complicate things, but we have also had customers tell us that when they set the angle too stout, it actually seems to dull the blade faster. So there is a happy medium in there somewhere. That's why we usually choose to go with an angle close to what is already set by the manufacturer.
Question: the area where the two spots you sharpened meet, how do you make that a smooth transition? Maybe just a little freehand while it is in the clamp or any other advice?
Typically, we do the outer half of that transition area with the jig at the angle used for the cutting edge. Then when sharpening the raised mulching section, we continue at that angle setting to meet the grind we applied halfway up at the higher angle. I hope this is helpful.
@@AllAmericanSharpener very helpful. I'm 60 and tired of sharpening with a hand file so this is the next step for me! thank you.
@@defan2105 You're very welcome! Our website has a very helpful resources section with instructional videos, and other information. www.allamericansharpener.com/resources
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@allamericansharpener.com
Do you think this system would sharpen the Mega Mo mower blades? I thought mine might work if I removed the individual blades. Any thoughts?
I had a look at those blades online, and they seem to be pretty short. I don't know that our jig would work without you rigging up some sort of adapter. You would need 2 inches of flat metal (without blade edge) to mount in the vise head. Even if you have that, I'm concerned you would have difficulty with the approach to the blade being so close to the vise mount. We have heard from customers who built their own adapter, but it isn't anything we produce. Thank you for checking in, and for your interest.
I have two Commercial mowing companies that like and insist on a 45 degree blade bevel. Both claim the Stripes stand out much better. I don't mow much so I take their word of it and cash their checks!
While industry standard for the bevel is typically 30 degrees, people's preferences certainly vary. A steeper angle will result in a stouter blade edge, which may improve their blade life. The risk with going too steep can be "scraping" rather than cutting the blades of grass. Thanks for your share.
My sharpener is now useless as I have switched to using a powered reel mower :(
Sorry to hear this. If you think you will never need again, you should sell it on eBay or somewhere. There's always a demand, especially in the Spring.