How to Remove Stuck Bedknife on a Scott Bonnar Model 45

Tips and tricks on how to remove your bedknife from the sole plate on a Scott Bonnar Model 45
See how I go about removing the bedknife from my mower. I wanted to remove this so I could paint underneath the blade before I reassemble the mower.

[@James_D807]

I'll probably be trying to do this in a couple weeks myself, grateful for the pointers

[@SBRenos]

I normally just go straight for the heat and nail punch..

[@gmskippy]

Very helpful information 👌

[@rudolfthegardener6105]

I use a screwdriver. I will place the soleplate in a bench vice then position half of the screwdriver on the end of the screw and knock it with a hammer. It always comes out

[@seanneagle9502]

silly question but i assume if you need your bed knife sharpened you need to remove the sol plate before sending it in?

[@SBRenos]

Yeah mate, Your bedknife needs to be sharpened while it’s attached to you sole plate..

[@nprice75]

Do you think putting anti seize lubricant on the screws would help or would they vibrate loose?

[@SBRenos]

I don’t think they would loosen and I definitely think it would help..
I think they become so stuck because that part of the mower receives such a beating, think about how much dirt/grass/juice/etc is pushed against the bed knife/sole plate.. Just one of those things I don’t think there’s a way around it..

[@zacturf-n-sports6203]

Yes!!! It does!! I have had to do that

[@adamtropiano6371]

How much does your guy charge to sharpen your bed knife?