Installed these on a riding mower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxetgfkJxfdT_B2vGYP-uNTLaBbim9OKTD . They were sharp out of the box, although I've never liked blade edges that were coated...not quite as sharp as I personally want. Using my belt sander, I removed the coating from the cutting edges and refined the edge enough to shave with them. So far, after three runs, these blades are holding up as expected. Even after hitting a few fallen 1/2 inch or so branches, the edges are still sharp as heck. No edge dings, no warping, etc. As far as installing them, the cutouts were of the proper size and shape to fit my aging Craftsman mower. Very satisfied.
Great job! Thanks for the info. Always wanted an All American Sharpener but just couldn't justify $200.00. Got it done with stuff I had laying around and a few bolts that cost me less than $10.00. It's Awesome!
Good job! Over $200 for the All American is Highway robbery. Especially in these times. So you are really being very helpful. Thanks for helping your fellow man save some bucks.
Watched your video and went out in the shop and had one made in less than two hours. Total investment $42 and that’s only because I had to go to Harbor freight and pick up a grinder and a disk and some bolts. I’m not in a lawn care business but I do have a 3 1/2 acre yard. The jig works very well it gives me very consistent grinds, better than I can do free handed!
Awesome Roger. Glad to hear it worked out well for you. The grinder and the pads obviously add some expense. I've added a clamp to it in an updated video. I've probably sharpened 100+ blades and it seems to be holding up well. Thanks for stopping by.
That is a great video, Reverend. Thank you for the in-depth description on how to build the tool. I like the way it works. I sharpen my own blades with an angle grinder, and have for years, but have always had trouble keeping the original blade angle. But there is nothing that works better, than a good, sharp, balanced blade!! With a little time, effort, and creativity that our Living God created us with, one can save a considerable amount of hard earned funds. Gods blessings on you and your family. Keep up the good work!
I used to use an angle grinder. It has issues, like hot spots, trying to make a flat surface with a curved wheel etc. I since found a much better power tool to do the job. It's faster, and it sharpens much better. I use a belt sander. Depending on how dull the blade is I use a different grade of sand paper. Works really, really good.
Instead of holding the blade down with a wood screw, you can use a bolt that has wood threads on one side and threaded for a nut on the other side. That way the bolt stays in your jig and you can tighten each blade with a nut and washer.
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 Thank you for replying and making this video! I had to edit my original post as it barely resembled English; sorry about that.
Thank you for showing all of us your ideas on how to sharpen lawnmower blades better. My money situation has been tight with the prices of everything going up and your idea help me to get a better cutting edge on my lawnmower blades. God bless you and your family; a new viewer, William.
I use a drill press vise to hold my blades. I got it at Tractor Supply for like $20. You could just mount that to a 4x4 at a 32°angle and it might be a bit more efficient. I've thought of making one like that but, I use a wavy style mulching blade and it would be difficult I think for me. I have always free handed it with a 4" grinder. Good video Gerald!
This looks like a project that is worth building. Right now I am using a belt sander upside down but not at a fixed angle. Like you I'm a woodworker and have all kind of lumber and equipment. So I probably have the material laying around here. Thanks for the info...
Thank you for taking the time to video this, and for being in the sights of some rock throwers. The only thing I haven't found on ALL types of blade sharpeners is mention of a slower speed angle grinder, but I do realize there are multiple ways to cool the steel if it gets too hot. Since there is nothing new under the sun, the AAS device is no doubt also a copy of someone else's design, just more refined. Thanks again and no more hand filing for me.
As to the balancer, drive a large nail into a post or wall of your shop, grind off the head, use a square to check that nail is square to post, set blade on nail, remove more material off side of blade that hangs lowest, works better than cone balancer and is cheap
Loved your video and made a jig as you did. I did add a 3/8-16 wood insert with a 3/8-16 3/4 inch bolt and washer to make securing the blade easy and repeatable. Naysayers that say you can do it by hand are not aware how important the blade angle is, and how easy it is, over time, to get that angle way outta wack.
I had been planning on making a jig similar to the "original" and this helped light the fire under me to get it done. I'm super cheap on tinkering projects so I cut the arms out of 2 old mower blades, a piece of pallet wood, and a few bolts (had to buy the M8-1.25). It needs a little tinkering to get it just how I really want it, but it works good and a whole lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing!
Change your title to" how to make a blade sharpener for under $25 - How to sharpen mower blades" Tag the video with the new title and and every way to say how to sharpen your mower blade. right a description to the video that has your tags and title in it and I bet you money this video will pop
Well I attempted to fix my description and tags. I'm not a pro at all this youtube stuff, but the video has been doing well the last couple of weeks! Jugg is a pro UA-camr 👊Thanks for stopping by!
great video! I've been free handing with the blade in a machinists vise, now I know what I'm going to do with that 1" square steel tubing I've got laying around. been wanting a better sharpening setup didn't want to spend hundreds on an official mower blade grinder.
Works great for me. I use the smallest nail I can, and then mark a level line on my wall. The main thing is you need to locate the centerline of the hole in the blade to place it accurately on the mail. I like his lil getup he designed on the video and plan on making me one.
Thanks for the video, This is an Awesome Build !!! I am going to build one of these myself, I will let you know how it comes out. Again many thanks for the idea !!!
I stand the blade up in a vise and sit in a chair and use the four inch grinder but I use a cut off wheel because it doesn't "bounce" when grinding, and the finished edge will be sharpest without a fold over edge,...
Great design! Brilliant! - Swap to a hard stone rather than a flap and you'll get a little better edge. And I can tell you, from someone that sharpens blades about once a week, you DO want a razer sharp edge. Can you tell me something else that would cut better with a dull edge? Ever shave and think "wow, I need to dull this thing so I get a better shave?" And that balance is fine. They all work the same - gravity. It works or they don't. Only time they don't work is if you are in outer space. ;)
Nice work! I have the All American Sharpener 5005, and I love it, but I realize it isn't for everyone. I sharpen blades for others, and it has more than paid for itself. Mine has adjustable angle settings and I run into a lot more than the 35 degree angle while sharpening for others. On your setup, I would lose the wood screw holding the blade down and set a threaded metal plug in that spot so you can use a threaded bolt and never worry about it wearing out with repeated use.
Thanks Eric! I did make some upgrades to the way the blade goes on the sharpener. As I said in the video that all American sharpener is a great tool I'm sure. Personally I went in mind paying the money for it. However I just wanted to try something and it worked out pretty good for me. Thanks again
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 It is a good tool but so is yours! I just spent about 8 hrs last weekend making a powered chute block for my Hustler Fastrak. They sell a plug and play kit for about $450, but for a little less than $100 in materials, I got it done. The kit would have saved a ton of time, but I couldn't say I built it. I fabbed and welded up the brackets and the chute door from 3/16" steel and it came out awesome, so I get it. Often there is a pre-made solution, but sometimes you just want to build it.
This is pretty darn cool! I might try to build one. I usually rough in my blade in on the belt sander and then fine tune it with a file using a draw file stroke. It doesn't take long and I have gotten good results with it.
I prefer using machinist files i will start with a course grade file then go to a medium one. Then if I want it extremely sharp i will use a very fine file and tweek it to my liking. Grinder's are okay but you can screw up from injuring yourself to taking to much off. It doesn't matter what a blade looks like a file work's wonderful and it's easy. And you can dit down and do it but put a shop rag on your lap if you don't want to get a bit dirty. I'd go against anyone that uses a grinder and i believe i will get it as or sharper then a lawn shop that you go to to have them sharpened. Plus most of those rigs they try to sell you are outrageous. And here is a tip after using your file use a wire brush and go with grain and clean up your file and it will last you a lifetime. Unlike those grinding disk's they are very expensive now.
Nice! There’s a lot of clones out there on the All American sharpener and they just don’t compare. You get what you pay for but that’s a nice low budget set up.
Great idea my friend....👍👍😂 Thank you for sharing...... For All Americans Sharpener $220 is a good investment for Lawn care Business people.... ..... But for the Regular Joe is kinda Heavy for the pocket...
It's really not that hard to hold your angle grinder at the right angle. Clamp the blade in a vise or c-clamp it to the edge of a table, then hit it carefully with your flap disk. It doesn't need to be perfect. It's a lawn mower, not the space shuttle. Balancing is a good idea and far more important than getting the perfect angle on the bevel.
I'm happy to subscribe. Thought this video was excellent for me...I want an all american sharpener but not for $220 dollars..I can build what you got though and be happy. Thank you.
You mentioned that you have a wood shop? IF you have a wood or metal lathe sitting around, one with a rack & pinion moveable saddle, just think how easily you could PERFECTLY grind a blade, if your grinder was attached/ clamped to the cross-feed? Perfectly straight, exactly the same amount of material removed on both sides of the blade. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, someday, I'll have to show YOU how I did it!? ;>) Take Care.
Sorry but use a 4 1/2" grinding wheel. Those flap discs only work fast at first and cost five times what a 4 1/2" grinding wheel costs. I run a street rod shop so working metal is not new to me.
Come on man! Just say DIY All American blade sharpener and get on with it. A five minute disclaimer to sell how it isn't a knock off of all American then show how it's basically the same thing. Awesome. I was wanting to make my own knock off.
I hope yours works out well. My point in the disclaimer was to say, hey if you have the money and want to spend it, buy one. If not, here's an option 😁. I think AAS as well as a couple of other companies have done a good job with the sharpener. I may have even sold a few for them 💪
I like the idea of your setup, but ? For you, how do you use this setup for mulching blades that have a step on them? Have yet to find anyone with video on how to sharpen that type of blade.
Alan, not sure I have an answer. I don't run anything other than straight blades. Typically I run high lift and to much I use Gator blades but the sharpening process is no different on them. I do see your dilemma. I am told the All American Sharpener can do Curved mulching blades as well.
Great video Gerald! I have the same balancer, you can get it at Lowe's also. It works great in my opinion. I think i am gonna make this for my shop! 😁👍. Appreciate the shout out bro! Keep "grindin" brother! 😁😂😂😜
Simple build for sure bro. Could probably add bearings to the pivot point and make a nice one. This is my prototype, but it took 6 months to finish, so if it keeps working I'll probably leave it like it is 😂
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 sweet brother👊! If I build one I will have to try and do a video on it😁🤗🤔. Thanks again for the shout out and be safe out there brother💪👍!!!
I'm trying to save money in this post pandemic world. Thought about buying one, but I just can't afford $200+ right now. Can you provide me with a little more specs. on how tall you made the angled 4X4 and the lengths of the arms and bolts. Will making the arms longer make it more difficult to use? Great video thanks!
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 hi, we’re you able to give the specifications to the other person? If so I would like the details as well , thank you sir!
I agree with what you say on capitalism and them being innovative and making Cool tools but a $200 markup on something that probably cost them 30 bucks or less to make is a bit crooked.
Lol well expense is relative I suppose. A guy making 150k doesn't want to build a sharpener and the price might not matter. Thanks for stopping by 💪 & subscribing. I appreciate it!
James, indo not..I was going to go and look at some bearings at a hardware store and see what I could find but I never did. I just left mine as is. It would definitely be tighter with bearings though.
I'm sure it is because I used washers at pivot points and not bearings. Honestly my original intent was to throw this together and then make it better......still using it like this a year later. Definitely not as solid as an AAS. Thanks for stopping by
Installed these on a riding mower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxetgfkJxfdT_B2vGYP-uNTLaBbim9OKTD . They were sharp out of the box, although I've never liked blade edges that were coated...not quite as sharp as I personally want. Using my belt sander, I removed the coating from the cutting edges and refined the edge enough to shave with them. So far, after three runs, these blades are holding up as expected. Even after hitting a few fallen 1/2 inch or so branches, the edges are still sharp as heck. No edge dings, no warping, etc. As far as installing them, the cutouts were of the proper size and shape to fit my aging Craftsman mower. Very satisfied.
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Great job! Thanks for the info. Always wanted an All American Sharpener but just couldn't justify $200.00. Got it done with stuff I had laying around and a few bolts that cost me less than $10.00. It's Awesome!
Nice, that's definitely building it cheap!
Good job! Over $200 for the All American is Highway robbery. Especially in these times. So you are really being very helpful. Thanks for helping your fellow man save some bucks.
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by and watching.
Nice job! Not all of us can spend $200 on a blade holder...👍🏼
This is true. Thanks for stopping by!
Just built this cost me about 50 bucks in material. Works great! Been grinding blades for years. This helped me so much. Thank you
Awesome Chris. I guess the cost of everything has gone up in the last year 🙄. Thanks for stopping by and watching!
Watched your video and went out in the shop and had one made in less than two hours. Total investment $42 and that’s only because I had to go to Harbor freight and pick up a grinder and a disk and some bolts. I’m not in a lawn care business but I do have a 3 1/2 acre yard. The jig works very well it gives me very consistent grinds, better than I can do free handed!
Awesome Roger. Glad to hear it worked out well for you. The grinder and the pads obviously add some expense. I've added a clamp to it in an updated video. I've probably sharpened 100+ blades and it seems to be holding up well. Thanks for stopping by.
That is a great video, Reverend. Thank you for the in-depth description on how to build the tool. I like the way it works. I sharpen my own blades with an angle grinder, and have for years, but have always had trouble keeping the original blade angle. But there is nothing that works better, than a good, sharp, balanced blade!! With a little time, effort, and creativity that our Living God created us with, one can save a considerable amount of hard earned funds. Gods blessings on you and your family. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. Lord bless you!
Kool, nice. I was free hand grinding them the last 25yrs +, now I have a setup like this off ebay
Good deal. Thanks for stopping by!
I used to use an angle grinder. It has issues, like hot spots, trying to make a flat surface with a curved wheel etc. I since found a much better power tool to do the job. It's faster, and it sharpens much better. I use a belt sander. Depending on how dull the blade is I use a different grade of sand paper. Works really, really good.
I've seen some guys do that. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 💪
belt sanders will typically live a convex edge on the blade. not sure how you can avoid that
Instead of holding the blade down with a wood screw, you can use a bolt that has wood threads on one side and threaded for a nut on the other side. That way the bolt stays in your jig and you can tighten each blade with a nut and washer.
I have an updated video where I added a clamp, but your idea was my first thought. Thanks for stopping by.
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 Thank you for replying and making this video! I had to edit my original post as it barely resembled English; sorry about that.
David, I knew exactly what you meant. We can interpret all sorts of variations of English out here in rural south Georgia 😂.
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 Haha. We all speak text “auto correct language”. Looking forward to being a subscriber!
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Thank you for showing all of us your ideas on how to sharpen lawnmower blades better. My money situation has been tight with the prices of everything going up and your idea help me to get a better cutting edge on my lawnmower blades. God bless you and your family; a new viewer, William.
Thanks William. Glad it helped you 💪
I use a drill press vise to hold my blades. I got it at Tractor Supply for like $20. You could just mount that to a 4x4 at a 32°angle and it might be a bit more efficient. I've thought of making one like that but, I use a wavy style mulching blade and it would be difficult I think for me. I have always free handed it with a 4" grinder. Good video Gerald!
Good point. Thanks for watching!
This looks like a project that is worth building. Right now I am using a belt sander upside down but not at a fixed angle. Like you I'm a woodworker and have all kind of lumber and equipment. So I probably have the material laying around here. Thanks for the info...
Nice! Go for it!
That’s what American is lacking Real Down to Earth Handyman That’s a Real Southern Boy right there Great Job
Ha ha, thanks Ernie. Sometimes I buy (when I don't have time) and sometimes I build. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for taking the time to video this, and for being in the sights of some rock throwers. The only thing I haven't found on ALL types of blade sharpeners is mention of a slower speed angle grinder, but I do realize there are multiple ways to cool the steel if it gets too hot. Since there is nothing new under the sun, the AAS device is no doubt also a copy of someone else's design, just more refined. Thanks again and no more hand filing for me.
Way better than using a file for sure 😁. Thanks!
Beautiful sharpened edge on that blade. Got to give you props and appreciate that edge. I just use a grinder and a vice and lots of PPE.
Lots of PPE 😂. Thanks buddy!
Clear instructions for a consistent quality sharpening. Thank you!
Thanks!
As to the balancer, drive a large nail into a post or wall of your shop, grind off the head, use a square to check that nail is square to post, set blade on nail, remove more material off side of blade that hangs lowest, works better than cone balancer and is cheap
Good idea Danny. Thanks for sharing!
Loved your video and made a jig as you did. I did add a 3/8-16 wood insert with a 3/8-16 3/4 inch bolt and washer to make securing the blade easy and repeatable. Naysayers that say you can do it by hand are not aware how important the blade angle is, and how easy it is, over time, to get that angle way outta wack.
I have a clamp on mine now to hold the blade. It works pretty good. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 💪
I had been planning on making a jig similar to the "original" and this helped light the fire under me to get it done. I'm super cheap on tinkering projects so I cut the arms out of 2 old mower blades, a piece of pallet wood, and a few bolts (had to buy the M8-1.25). It needs a little tinkering to get it just how I really want it, but it works good and a whole lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome......not wrong with saving a dollar......or a lot of dollars 💪
thank you for passing on your ingenious idea of making a blade sharpening rig!!
You're welcome Reid!
AWESOME video man. I watched this whole video!!! The video will blow up man
Change your title to" how to make a blade sharpener for under $25 - How to sharpen mower blades"
Tag the video with the new title and and every way to say how to sharpen your mower blade. right a description to the video that has your tags and title in it and I bet you money this video will pop
Thanks buddy. I'll give that a shot!
Juggs is right! That would have a million views
Well I attempted to fix my description and tags. I'm not a pro at all this youtube stuff, but the video has been doing well the last couple of weeks! Jugg is a pro UA-camr 👊Thanks for stopping by!
I made one last weekend....cost less than $8.00 very solid as well.....After watching your video......thanks ....
Nice....that's really making one on a budget!
great video! I've been free handing with the blade in a machinists vise, now I know what I'm going to do with that 1" square steel tubing I've got laying around. been wanting a better sharpening setup didn't want to spend hundreds on an official mower blade grinder.
Awesome buddy. Make it happen. Thanks for stopping by the channel!
Great job! So simple but works so good. Good video. Thank you
You're welcome!
very nice advice Gerald. Not everyone can afford the bigger blade sharpners.
Thanks Shawn
God bless you and your ministry! Great information! I am going to build your sharpener.
Go for it!
Great Video! I just use a nail to balance my blades - works great!!! God Bless!
I've done that before too. I think the balancer I have is a little more accurate, but you use what you have!
Works great for me. I use the smallest nail I can, and then mark a level line on my wall. The main thing is you need to locate the centerline of the hole in the blade to place it accurately on the mail. I like his lil getup he designed on the video and plan on making me one.
Nice sharpener. 2 things though, 60 is millimeters(2 5/16 approx) and please, hold camera horizontally.
Thanks. I'm a rookie cameraman 😁. Points taken!
Thanks for the video, This is an Awesome Build !!! I am going to build one of these myself, I will let you know how it comes out. Again many thanks for the idea !!!
You're welcome, thanks for stopping by!
I stand the blade up in a vise and sit in a chair and use the four inch grinder but I use a cut off wheel because it doesn't "bounce" when grinding, and the finished edge will be sharpest without a fold over edge,...
Definitely more than one way to get it done. Thanks for sharing.
Great design! Brilliant! - Swap to a hard stone rather than a flap and you'll get a little better edge. And I can tell you, from someone that sharpens blades about once a week, you DO want a razer sharp edge. Can you tell me something else that would cut better with a dull edge? Ever shave and think "wow, I need to dull this thing so I get a better shave?" And that balance is fine. They all work the same - gravity. It works or they don't. Only time they don't work is if you are in outer space. ;)
Yes, several folks have mentioned the stone. I need to make the swap. Sharp is definitely better in my opinion. Thanks
Very Nice ! I have been thinkin about this the last couple years when spring rolls in. Thanks !
Go for it!
Nice work! I have the All American Sharpener 5005, and I love it, but I realize it isn't for everyone. I sharpen blades for others, and it has more than paid for itself. Mine has adjustable angle settings and I run into a lot more than the 35 degree angle while sharpening for others. On your setup, I would lose the wood screw holding the blade down and set a threaded metal plug in that spot so you can use a threaded bolt and never worry about it wearing out with repeated use.
Thanks Eric! I did make some upgrades to the way the blade goes on the sharpener. As I said in the video that all American sharpener is a great tool I'm sure. Personally I went in mind paying the money for it. However I just wanted to try something and it worked out pretty good for me. Thanks again
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 It is a good tool but so is yours! I just spent about 8 hrs last weekend making a powered chute block for my Hustler Fastrak. They sell a plug and play kit for about $450, but for a little less than $100 in materials, I got it done. The kit would have saved a ton of time, but I couldn't say I built it. I fabbed and welded up the brackets and the chute door from 3/16" steel and it came out awesome, so I get it. Often there is a pre-made solution, but sometimes you just want to build it.
Nice man. You should have made a video of that!
This is pretty darn cool! I might try to build one. I usually rough in my blade in on the belt sander and then fine tune it with a file using a draw file stroke. It doesn't take long and I have gotten good results with it.
No wrong way to do it if it works. Give it a shot.
A true DIY fix for problem most people have. Thanks.
Thanks for stopping by the channel!
Good job! It's always nice to save some green stamp.
Thanks & yes it is!
I prefer using machinist files i will start with a course grade file then go to a medium one. Then if I want it extremely sharp i will use a very fine file and tweek it to my liking. Grinder's are okay but you can screw up from injuring yourself to taking to much off. It doesn't matter what a blade looks like a file work's wonderful and it's easy. And you can dit down and do it but put a shop rag on your lap if you don't want to get a bit dirty. I'd go against anyone that uses a grinder and i believe i will get it as or sharper then a lawn shop that you go to to have them sharpened. Plus most of those rigs they try to sell you are outrageous. And here is a tip after using your file use a wire brush and go with grain and clean up your file and it will last you a lifetime. Unlike those grinding disk's they are very expensive now.
Nothing wrong with your process......I often sharpen 12-16 blades at a time though so I'm guessing it would be time consuming.
Greenlee was my Mother`s maiden name! I have used one of those balancers for 31 years!
Oh wow. From where?
Nice! There’s a lot of clones out there on the All American sharpener and they just don’t compare. You get what you pay for but that’s a nice low budget set up.
I agree, check out my video from today 🤣
Simple and easy to make
Yes sir!
I just use a mini grinder, handheld, and it works great. No need to get a precise 30 degree cutting edge.
Charles I did that for a long time myself.
Good video. Good info. Good examples. Audio faded our at the end. God bless you!
Thanks......I was definitely a rookie at videoing back then!
This video is off the charts. Amazing job. Thanks so much.
Thanks!
Great video! I have everything I need (except for the M8 bolt) to make one of these already laying around the garage.
Nice!
Great video. I will be building one for myself. God bless and thanks
Thanks. You're welcome
Great idea my friend....👍👍😂
Thank you for sharing...... For All Americans Sharpener $220 is a good investment for Lawn care Business people....
..... But for the Regular Joe is kinda Heavy for the pocket...
Absolutely.. thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment 👊
Good stuff! Good use of that grasshopper leg, might just build one.
Go for it! Thanks 👍
I watched this again and am going to try to build one. I love this one you made
Holler at me if you need any help.
Thanks for sharing this info. From Louisiana first time watching.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Great video! Thanks for sharing and God Bless You and your family!
Thanks for watching 💪
Great video brother 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾I will try to build one for my self!!! Thanks for the video !!!
Thanks. Hope it works well for you!
Excellent! Now if you could come up with a way to adjust the angle, I’m trying to think of something myself.
Thanks. I thought of taking a platform off of an old belt sander that tilts and using it for my base.
Pretty cool device you made there! Thanks.
Thanks Craig!
A 1/4-20 brass screw insert set into the 4x4, along with a 1/4-20 wing nut and washer would be much simpler a method to hold the blade down, no?
I have since added a clamp that quickly locks the blade in place. You're definitely right though. Thanks
It's really not that hard to hold your angle grinder at the right angle. Clamp the blade in a vise or c-clamp it to the edge of a table, then hit it carefully with your flap disk. It doesn't need to be perfect. It's a lawn mower, not the space shuttle. Balancing is a good idea and far more important than getting the perfect angle on the bevel.
Balance is definitely important 👌
Great tool, I’m going to try this.
Thank you
You're welcome. Go for it and let me know how it turns out 💪
I'm happy to subscribe. Thought this video was excellent for me...I want an all american sharpener but not for $220 dollars..I can build what you got though and be happy. Thank you.
Thanks Beau! Hope your build goes well 💪
Thanks for the show and ideal I may make one, thanks again and have a great day.
Thanks Kenneth!
Very impressed with what you have made thank you
Thanks Andrea!
You mentioned that you have a wood shop? IF you have a wood or metal lathe sitting around, one with a rack & pinion moveable saddle, just think how easily you could PERFECTLY grind a blade, if your grinder was attached/ clamped to the cross-feed?
Perfectly straight, exactly the same amount of material removed on both sides of the blade.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, someday, I'll have to show YOU how I did it!? ;>) Take Care.
Well my shop isn't that nice 😂. That'd be neat to see though.
Thank you sir, looks like a project that I will be building very soon….
Go for it. I have several video's on this project.
Thank you for the video, I’ve been wanting to build something like that.
Thanks! Go for it!
Great job.
Thanks!
Thanks 🙏 Gerald, awesome video, I’m from South Ga. myself near the Ala. line. Like I said great video
Awesome buddy. Looks like you're on the West side and I'm on the East.
Good work. Thanks.
Thank you!
thanks for sharing sir i was looking at the all american didnt get as far as the price iam liking your price alot better hahahah have a good day
You’re welcome!
Sorry but use a 4 1/2" grinding wheel. Those flap discs only work fast at first and cost five times what a 4 1/2" grinding wheel costs. I run a street rod shop so working metal is not new to me.
Several folks have told me that. I’ll have to try one. Thanks!
Thanks, good enough for me
Yeah buddy!
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.
Means they have a good idea for sure 💪
Good tip. Thank you' 👍 # 164
Stay safe, Joe Z
Thanks Joe.
Love it! Great job!
Thanks man 💪
Excellent video, thanks for sharing !
You're welcome Jimmy 💪
Come on man! Just say DIY All American blade sharpener and get on with it.
A five minute disclaimer to sell how it isn't a knock off of all American then show how it's basically the same thing.
Awesome. I was wanting to make my own knock off.
I hope yours works out well. My point in the disclaimer was to say, hey if you have the money and want to spend it, buy one. If not, here's an option 😁. I think AAS as well as a couple of other companies have done a good job with the sharpener. I may have even sold a few for them 💪
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Thank you.
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Simple easy. Thanks for the video
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I like the idea of your setup, but ? For you, how do you use this setup for mulching blades that have a step on them? Have yet to find anyone with video on how to sharpen that type of blade.
Alan, not sure I have an answer. I don't run anything other than straight blades. Typically I run high lift and to much I use Gator blades but the sharpening process is no different on them. I do see your dilemma. I am told the All American Sharpener can do Curved mulching blades as well.
Nicely done. Thanks.
Thanks Jeff!
Good idea I will build one for sure.
Awesome. Thanks!
Great video Gerald! I have the same balancer, you can get it at Lowe's also. It works great in my opinion. I think i am gonna make this for my shop! 😁👍. Appreciate the shout out bro! Keep "grindin" brother! 😁😂😂😜
Simple build for sure bro. Could probably add bearings to the pivot point and make a nice one. This is my prototype, but it took 6 months to finish, so if it keeps working I'll probably leave it like it is 😂
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 sweet brother👊! If I build one I will have to try and do a video on it😁🤗🤔. Thanks again for the shout out and be safe out there brother💪👍!!!
That's not a bad idea. But I guess I'm lazy. I bought a vevor blade sharpener. 262.00
I bought an All American Sharpener too 😂
Great job!
Thanks!
I'm trying to save money in this post pandemic world. Thought about buying one, but I just can't afford $200+ right now. Can you provide me with a little more specs. on how tall you made the angled 4X4 and the lengths of the arms and bolts. Will making the arms longer make it more difficult to use? Great video thanks!
Sure, are you on FB, Instagram, or have an email? It might help if I send you a couple of pictures.
@@cleangreenlawnservicellc2630 hi, we’re you able to give the specifications to the other person? If so I would like the details as well , thank you sir!
@@jonjcapps I did. If you have an email address, I'll send you the info.
I may have overlooked it but what angle is the 4x4 cut on?
32 degrees as I remember. That is the angle recommended for blades to be sharpened.
Damn good job. I will build me one. Thanks
Go for it man!
I agree with what you say on capitalism and them being innovative and making Cool tools but a $200 markup on something that probably cost them 30 bucks or less to make is a bit crooked.
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Thank you!
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Loved it gonna have build one.
Awesome. Hope your build goes well!
I do the same... have my own shop it is a simple jig to make... TKU
Awesome Tommy, thanks for stopping by!
Great job Thank you
Thanks for stopping by and watching!
The AAS is worth every penny that I don't have 😩😩
I agree lol. Definitely seems to be a solid product! Thanks for stopping by!
Just say All American is Overpriced and it is!!
Lol well expense is relative I suppose. A guy making 150k doesn't want to build a sharpener and the price might not matter. Thanks for stopping by 💪 & subscribing. I appreciate it!
Blessings
Thanks!
You have any thoughts on what type of bearing to use on the articulating arms and where to get them?
James, indo not..I was going to go and look at some bearings at a hardware store and see what I could find but I never did. I just left mine as is. It would definitely be tighter with bearings though.
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SLOW DOWN - Do not move the camera in "JUMPS" Most disconcerting. Neat trick, however!
Yeah I'm not going to make it in Hollywood 🤣
Yo bench grinder is a 1/3horse and that metric bolt is 60 millimeters long ( 2 3/8"ish). Nice work tho
Thanks 👌
Pivots look really wobbly compared to the All American?
I'm sure it is because I used washers at pivot points and not bearings. Honestly my original intent was to throw this together and then make it better......still using it like this a year later. Definitely not as solid as an AAS. Thanks for stopping by
Simlpy genius.
I'm at least smart enough to copy the idea off of some other genius. 🤣. Thanks for stopping by 👊
Bad tool needs to be smoothed steps down doesn’t fit most blade holes making center off
Yeah I’m sure that could be a problem. I only do my blades so it works for me. Thanks !
Very nice
Thanks!