Adding the PB Blaster (Penetrating oil to penetrate THROUGH the rust to help the bolts break) did absolutely nothing except make you feel better. How do I know? When you removed the bolts, there was no oil underneath them ... the oil didn't "penetrate". You can also wash the blades with Dawn to remove the oil if your that worried about that tiny bit of oil, just make sure you bake them in the oven at a low heat to ensure they are completely dry to fight rust.
Not saying you can't do it that way, but I've never seen anyone sharpen blades by grinding the back side first. Most sharpen beveled edge first, then hit back side lightly with file to remove wire edge. Yep, balanced blades are a lot easier on equipment and safer.
Good tips. Amazing safety glasses
Thank you Ed!
Adding the PB Blaster (Penetrating oil to penetrate THROUGH the rust to help the bolts break) did absolutely nothing except make you feel better. How do I know? When you removed the bolts, there was no oil underneath them ... the oil didn't "penetrate". You can also wash the blades with Dawn to remove the oil if your that worried about that tiny bit of oil, just make sure you bake them in the oven at a low heat to ensure they are completely dry to fight rust.
Baking the blades seems to be a bit of overkill, but thank you for the tip! Maybe i’ll try that in the garage oven and not the house oven.
Not saying you can't do it that way, but I've never seen anyone sharpen blades by grinding the back side first. Most sharpen beveled edge first, then hit back side lightly with file to remove wire edge. Yep, balanced blades are a lot easier on equipment and safer.
Well I guess there's a first for everything! Lawn cut clean and didn't tear the blades of grass!
You forgot to balance the blades!!
To be honest, I didn't even think of it! Thank you and time to make a an edit!
The disk on your grinder is for cutting metal not sharpening it. Get yourself a 80 grit flap disk instead of that cutting disk!
Seemed to work okay.