How to Sharpen a Lawnmower Blade

jholmes · Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 80 Location: Eagan, MN

I was wondering how often you should sharpen a lawnmower blade. Is there a predetermined amount of mowing, or is there a tell-tale sign that it's time to sharpen the blade?

Also, if you have any tips for sharpening, yea......that would be great!

handnhammer · Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 60 Location: Ann Arbor, MI

I would sharpen it just prior to your first mowing, and once again in the middle of the mowing season. You can tell that your mower blade needs sharpening by looking at your grass a day or two after you mow it. The blades of grass should have a relatively clean cut...the blades of grass shouldn't be torn. Additionally, if a dull blade "tears" your grass, your lawn will have more of a overall brown cast to it's color. This is because when a blade of grass is torn instead of cut, more of the blade of grass dies off and turns brown.

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I would use handnhammer's recommendation an use a hand file. It will be easier to get the blade balanced, won't take off too much material, and won't over-sharpen or overheat the edge.

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