My dad has had a B&D hedgetrimmer for as long as i can remember, it is safe to say that is his favorite tool. Problem is, it is as dull as can be. Thanks to your video it helped me get it back to top working order and last time he cut bushes out side you should have seen his face light up when it went through like a hot knife through butter, Thanks again for the video Mark.
I never knew how to sharpen my hedge trimmer blades! I thought this video was very helpful but wouldn't use a power grinder because it's a little BIG! I would my Dremel Power Hand Tool because it's easier to handle and it has many grinding tools you can use for those small areas hard to get at. Thanks for the great video!
After giving my brand new $650 (AUD) Echo hedge trimmers 6 hours of hedging today I appreciated this video! Little tip though if using angle grinder with all those sparks flying around I'd empty the fuel tank first!
Thanks very much for taking the time to add this video. Sure makes it much easier to do myself rather than sending it out to be done by someone else for a lot more money that a mill file costs. Cheers
I used a DeWalt 120-grit flap disk on my angle grinder rather than a true grinding wheel. It really worked well, and left a finer surface. Also, with the blades off, I was able to hone the inside flat surfaces using a knife sharpening whet stone. I can't find any information on adjusting the distance between the two blades, so I'm probably going to try using a 10-15 thousandths feeler gage for the space at each bolt point. Bring on the hedges!!
trustme don't use ANY grinder... they remove way too much material in too much of an uncontrolled manor. unless your a daily metal fabricator and your grinder is an extension of your right arm, then stick to using a fine tooth mill file. Even if you aare competent with a grinder, don't use a grind wheel, use an 80 upto 120gritt sanding flap wheel. This is far better of a smooth lapped surface finish than a grind wheel will give you and will stay sharper longer. But still! You can beat a good hand finish..... With a fine mill file that is. Or even better use a fine oil stone, these can be bought as thin 5-8mm thick stones at around 10to25mm width and 100mm long.
good explanation. i think i will try your methods on my next sharpening process. this will save me some money and a lot of time. thank you for your ideas. regards, martin from gartln.werkln
Much appreciated. We thought we had to buy a new one already. Do you need to go to "by hand" method when you get down to the last couple of blades because of the sparks or is it still safe to use the grinder. Also do you need to put any oil on them when finished? Thanks a bunch. I'll be thinking of your store when I need new ones.
thanks for the great info on the video.. I do a lot of trimming and after a long summer the blade gets dull so I need to get a n ew good file to do it.. thanks Mark
Thanks for the lesson on sharpening ! I have Craftsman 22' 25cc & I wanted to know how to make the blade move & respond with the throttle ? I pull my throttle & my blade just sit's their ! It's oiled & greased & doesn't cut when trigger is pulled ! What is the problem & how to correct it ? Thank you !
Thanx Mate, great video, i didn't even know if you could sharpen hedger blades, going to give it a shot. One concern, when tipping the hedger upside down, do you worry about the oil running into the block? Mine is electric, so i doesn't matter to me. Cheers, Tas.
And EweTubio, if you are using a four stroke hedge trimmer, the oil reaching the block could be an issue, but most are still two stroke which use mixed gasoline and oil, meaning there won't be a problem with oil reaching the block.
@Mitterxyz Most trimmers should be about the same. The only real difference I can think of is some machines will have a small, rounded piece at the end of each tooth. On this style you will only sharpen the inner parts of the cutter and not the outer edge. Thanks for watching! -Mark
I found the best way to sharpen is with a Dremel. Attach the grinder on and give each tip two quick passes. Dont grind too slowly or you'll warp the blades.
Thanks for this. Well done and helpful! I do have a queskin (just teasing) though. What type of oil would you add into the blade assembly? My hedge trimmer instructions just say "fine machine oil". Thanks!
I would never use a grinder ,its extremely hard to control the amount it removes and also the angle not to mention shortening the the life of the blade.
Most likely sap and residue has accumulated on the blades. When it builds up on the surfaces that slide against each other, it will eventually bind them. Blades not only need to be sharp. They need to be clean. Even if the blades still move, gunk puts a lot of load on the engine. Regular use of a resin solvent will prevent this issue. BTW. Do NOT use a power grinder to sharpen like this bozo suggests. This will massively reduce the life of your blades even if you are careful.
even easier if your dremel has the flexible shaft attachment and for another 8-10 dollars you can add the chainsaw attachment collar to dremel tool. become a sharpening center :-)
PA Lawn Guy. You don't seem to be concerned with the direction the power grinder wheel is turning. Does it not make a difference? Can one sharpen the two seperate and reassemble and then hit them quickly to match?
Hi Jerry, it doesn't make a difference on which way the grinding wheel is turning. You can separate them if you wish them match them when they are back together, but this way is much quicker.
Good question. Often hedge trimmer blades can become dull simply from cutting brush. When this occurs, it is important to keep them sharp so that they continue to work properly.
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My dad has had a B&D hedgetrimmer for as long as i can remember, it is safe to say that is his favorite tool. Problem is, it is as dull as can be. Thanks to your video it helped me get it back to top working order and last time he cut bushes out side you should have seen his face light up when it went through like a hot knife through butter, Thanks again for the video Mark.
Your method of aligning the blades first is great. I sharpened mine without doing this first and it was a pain.
Thanks
I never knew how to sharpen my hedge trimmer blades! I thought this video was very helpful but wouldn't use a power grinder because it's a little BIG!
I would my Dremel Power Hand Tool because it's easier to handle and it has many grinding tools you can use for those small areas hard to get at. Thanks for the great video!
After giving my brand new $650 (AUD) Echo hedge trimmers 6 hours of hedging today I appreciated this video! Little tip though if using angle grinder with all those sparks flying around I'd empty the fuel tank first!
When doing acres of hedge trimming it is nice to use a piece of sand paper on a steel bar for quick touch ups.
Thanks very much for taking the time to add this video. Sure makes it much easier to do myself rather than sending it out to be done by someone else for a lot more money that a mill file costs. Cheers
@1joneswoman You're very welcome, and we're glad to help!
I used a DeWalt 120-grit flap disk on my angle grinder rather than a true grinding wheel. It really worked well, and left a finer surface. Also, with the blades off, I was able to hone the inside flat surfaces using a knife sharpening whet stone. I can't find any information on adjusting the distance between the two blades, so I'm probably going to try using a 10-15 thousandths feeler gage for the space at each bolt point. Bring on the hedges!!
Sharpening made easy! Took the fear out of sharpening this tool! Thanks!
Very useful video, the wonders of U tube! Much appreciated from rural UK.
Thank you so much for the demonstration, I was afraid I was going to take my blades apart.
Sam from Phoenix
Nice presentation. Simple, even I can follow your instructions!
Great bid. Thanks for taking your time and explaining each step.
great video, im in Australia. costs here are about $75 aus to get sharpened at a shop. thanks for video.
cheers steve
Thank you for this simple and much needed video.
Thank you. Very easy to follow these instructions. Great presentation.
Thank you Susan!
+eReplacementParts.com what kind of grinder and blade do you need?
trustme don't use ANY grinder... they remove way too much material in too much of an uncontrolled manor. unless your a daily metal fabricator and your grinder is an extension of your right arm, then stick to using a fine tooth mill file. Even if you aare competent with a grinder, don't use a grind wheel, use an 80 upto 120gritt sanding flap wheel. This is far better of a smooth lapped surface finish than a grind wheel will give you and will stay sharper longer. But still! You can beat a good hand finish..... With a fine mill file that is. Or even better use a fine oil stone, these can be bought as thin 5-8mm thick stones at around 10to25mm width and 100mm long.
Okay sounds good thank you for your help, also can I use the dremel to sharpen?
good explanation. i think i will try your methods on my next sharpening process. this will save me some money and a lot of time. thank you for your ideas. regards, martin from gartln.werkln
Thanks for the clear, concise video. Now I'll see what I can do with what you taught!
Thank you very much for that video. It gets to the point and is accurate. A big Dankeschön from Germany!
Much appreciated. We thought we had to buy a new one already. Do you need to go to "by hand" method when you get down to the last couple of blades because of the sparks or is it still safe to use the grinder. Also do you need to put any oil on them when finished? Thanks a bunch. I'll be thinking of your store when I need new ones.
Thanks....good video & showed me exactly what I need to do with my dull blade!
thanks for the great info on the video.. I do a lot of trimming and after a long summer the blade gets dull so I need to get a n ew good file to do it.. thanks Mark
Great video, thanks! I'm hoping I can sharpen my B&D, the replacement blade assy is almost as much as the machine!
great job that's the proper way we do the sharpening in the shop
@opa2125 Glad we where able to make the job easier for you!
Thanks,
-Mark
Wish you would of included the coarseness grade of mill file and of the pad you recommend for the angle grinder.
Thanks for a very useful video. Off to plug in my grinder right now!
Very helpful and easy to follow. Thanks!!!!!
Very useful and instructive video.
Thanks for the lesson on sharpening ! I have Craftsman 22' 25cc & I wanted to know how to make the blade move & respond with the throttle ? I pull my throttle & my blade just sit's their ! It's oiled & greased & doesn't cut when trigger is pulled ! What is the problem & how to correct it ? Thank you !
Thanks, Mark! Useful video! Could be good idea to make some holder with guides to make angle maintainig easier :)
Simple and clear. Thanks for posting.
Thank you. Nice clear video.
Thanx Mate, great video, i didn't even know if you could sharpen hedger blades, going to give it a shot.
One concern, when tipping the hedger upside down, do you worry about the oil running into the block? Mine is electric, so i doesn't matter to me.
Cheers,
Tas.
And EweTubio, if you are using a four stroke hedge trimmer, the oil reaching the block could be an issue, but most are still two stroke which use mixed gasoline and oil, meaning there won't be a problem with oil reaching the block.
very good video , saved me having to take it to a shop, many thanks :)
Thats the answer I needed, I have a electric Clipper with a radius on the inside.
@Mitterxyz Most trimmers should be about the same. The only real difference I can think of is some machines will have a small, rounded piece at the end of each tooth. On this style you will only sharpen the inner parts of the cutter and not the outer edge.
Thanks for watching!
-Mark
I like that clamp you have. What brand is it & where'd you obtain it? Looks like a handy thing to have.
Great video. Well done and to the point. Thank you!!!
Good Information. Thanks for the video and expert advise.
David
So how would you clamp the blade to the table when the unit is upside down? Hang the motor over the edge or use a block of wood to level the blade?
Using an angle grinder on a hedge trimmer is overkill. Either use a hand file or a dremmel with appropriate disc.
i'll fair be doing this monday morning at work. thanx
I found the best way to sharpen is with a Dremel. Attach the grinder on and give each tip two quick passes. Dont grind too slowly or you'll warp the blades.
cheers guys . good video. lookin for this for while
Good presentation.
Excellent video and instructions. Thank you!
I use my dremel with a small barrel grinder bit, works great.
Glad to hear it works for you!
In your opinion. Is it better to use a file or a grinder to sharpen the blades.
good video. clear instructions. thanks man
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
very useful video
yes, great job!!!! Thank you eReplacementParts.com!!!
Thank you. Very good video know what i am doing now.
goods explications.
that's a lot of work that I need to do very soon, my clippers don't cut very well...I'm dreading it
Great! Thanks for the how to video
great presentation. Now I know exactly what to do.
What about unpluging the sparkplug?
Thanks for the great info, u just saved me a $100 on new blades.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for this. Well done and helpful! I do have a queskin (just teasing) though. What type of oil would you add into the blade assembly? My hedge trimmer instructions just say "fine machine oil". Thanks!
I Wondered how to sharpen my hedge trimmer,now I,know, How. Thanks, J.B.
Good info.
@Ej29simpson Thanks for watching!
-Mark
I would never use a grinder ,its extremely hard to control the amount it removes and also the angle not to mention shortening the the life of the blade.
Great video! Very helpful!!!
Top Job, thanks
Very very interesting.
Very helpful. I think the hearing protection was way over the top. . lmao
Glad it was helpful for you. We always try to be as safe as we possibly can. After all, better safe than sorry!
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks, really appre iate that. It helps a lot.
Thanks for this information ....GOD Blessssssss
Thank you!
Nice. I have a question about a gas powered trimmer that the blades no longer move. What to do?
Most likely sap and residue has accumulated on the blades. When it builds up on the surfaces that slide against each other, it will eventually bind them. Blades not only need to be sharp. They need to be clean. Even if the blades still move, gunk puts a lot of load on the engine. Regular use of a resin solvent will prevent this issue. BTW. Do NOT use a power grinder to sharpen like this bozo suggests. This will massively reduce the life of your blades even if you are careful.
one of those dremel type tools works best.much easier to control in between the blades.
+WV591 Good thinking, got a dremel electric tool. I will use it.
even easier if your dremel has the flexible shaft attachment and for another 8-10 dollars you can add the chainsaw attachment collar to dremel tool. become a sharpening center :-)
very helpful
thanks for video
@neville1967 Awesome.
A rotary tool would work also.
What, do you mean like a Dremel, for example? With the grinder/sharpening attachment? Thanks
TheMinerva82 Yes and yes.
Love2boat92 Many thanks!!
TheMinerva82 No problem.
PA Lawn Guy. You don't seem to be concerned with the direction the power grinder wheel is turning. Does it not make a difference? Can one sharpen the two seperate and reassemble and then hit them quickly to match?
Hi Jerry, it doesn't make a difference on which way the grinding wheel is turning. You can separate them if you wish them match them when they are back together, but this way is much quicker.
Thanks Mark
well done--THANKS!
ever try a 60 grit flap disc?
The grinder is the fastest way and is 95% of us outdoor power equip tech use. a former tech. of 15+ years.
Good stuff!
Would a dremel work instead of the grinder?
You can use your dremel or even a file if you're comfortable with it.
Thank you. I can sharpen away now. I have a sthil machine. Thank you again
check the clutch on the engine
i cannot align mine manually on my one like you did.
Echo does too
great vid
how easy is that when you no how to do it thanks
merci!man!
The easiest way to align the blades is... to buy a Stihl ^^ (the blades auto align when the hedge trimmer shut off)
now i can see why these lawn mower places charge so much to sharpen hedgetrimmer blades cause it is time consuming
My experience is that most don't really sharpen them anyway. They just clean it up to make it look brand new and charge you $30.
cool thx
It was hard to determine all 3 areas to sharpen. Should have pointed them out with a pencil or pointer
Holy batman! Must take hours!
Too much work for me. Hope the mower shop doesn't charge too much for this service!
Why would you need to sharpen the blades if you don’t hit metal or something hard if there just cutting wood surely sharpening is a waste of time
Good question. Often hedge trimmer blades can become dull simply from cutting brush. When this occurs, it is important to keep them sharp so that they continue to work properly.
so annoying is there someone I can just pay to do this nonsense lol