Sharpening hedgetrimmers

[Andy Collins]

A local guy uses a grinder and tbh the results are deplorable, I could probably chew the hedge neater. Of course, it's all in the technique, a knack, some have it others don't.

[Andy Collins]

A local guy uses a grinder and tbh the results are deplorable, I could probably chew the hedge neater. Of course, it's all in the technique, a knack, some have it others don't.

[GardenKit]

Yes Andy, I agree. A grinder in the wrong hands can be disastrous to a blade very quickly.

 

In the right hands its a very good tool and cannot beaten, the blades can be made as good as new.

[GardenKit]

Yes Andy, I agree. A grinder in the wrong hands can be disastrous to a blade very quickly.

 

In the right hands its a very good tool and cannot beaten, the blades can be made as good as new.

[Pat Ferrett]

I sharpen in the region of 100 hedgetrimmers each year and have tried many methods.

 

The method that suits me best and that I have used for the last 10 yrs is a 4.5 inch angle grinder with a 1.0mm cutting disc.

 

I probably should not reccomend this, as a cutting disc should not be used for grinding, but they work really well, and I have never had one break in use. Safety goggles are essential.

 

Works for me to

[Pat Ferrett]

I sharpen in the region of 100 hedgetrimmers each year and have tried many methods.

 

The method that suits me best and that I have used for the last 10 yrs is a 4.5 inch angle grinder with a 1.0mm cutting disc.

 

I probably should not reccomend this, as a cutting disc should not be used for grinding, but they work really well, and I have never had one break in use. Safety goggles are essential.

 

Works for me to

[Pedroski]

Biggest problem I have is that I get so much use out of one set that the mating faces get worn and they go slack. Keep them sharp as a knife but once they've gone slack they are crap on anything that is stringy! Looks like I'll be filing the spacers down a bit - I'm sure they've got lots of hours of use left in them

[Pedroski]

Biggest problem I have is that I get so much use out of one set that the mating faces get worn and they go slack. Keep them sharp as a knife but once they've gone slack they are crap on anything that is stringy! Looks like I'll be filing the spacers down a bit - I'm sure they've got lots of hours of use left in them

[GardenKit]

Biggest problem I have is that I get so much use out of one set that the mating faces get worn and they go slack. Keep them sharp as a knife but once they've gone slack they are crap on anything that is stringy! Looks like I'll be filing the spacers down a bit - I'm sure they've got lots of hours of use left in them

Thats one of the things I cannot understand about Stihl. Most other makes have blades that can be adjusted easily using a threaded backbone and a locknut.

I 'set' these on every service or sharpen and they will cut brilliantly.

 

Stihl still use fixed spacers, true, they can be filed down, but its a tricky job. One stroke too many with the file and the blades pinch. There is no return from this and another spacer is needed. Come on Stihl, get your act together.

[GardenKit]

Biggest problem I have is that I get so much use out of one set that the mating faces get worn and they go slack. Keep them sharp as a knife but once they've gone slack they are crap on anything that is stringy! Looks like I'll be filing the spacers down a bit - I'm sure they've got lots of hours of use left in them

Thats one of the things I cannot understand about Stihl. Most other makes have blades that can be adjusted easily using a threaded backbone and a locknut.

I 'set' these on every service or sharpen and they will cut brilliantly.

 

Stihl still use fixed spacers, true, they can be filed down, but its a tricky job. One stroke too many with the file and the blades pinch. There is no return from this and another spacer is needed. Come on Stihl, get your act together.