Best NEW Way To Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades?

[@JackmeriusTacktheritrix-000]

I’m sure there are a variety of factors with this but, how often should you resharpen your blades?

[@GCITurf]

Every 10 hours of mowing is how I do mine

[@JackmeriusTacktheritrix-000]

@@GCITurf Thank you! God bless!

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@GCITurf hello

[@brandon6768]

@@GCITurf did you get started mowing lawns? I run a lawn care business trying to obtain my herbicide license. I’m more interested in turf management than landscaping. I want to make the lawns I maintain green and beautiful. I want to provide my customers with the entire turf management package not just mowing. Been studying my butt off for these exams! I’m in eastern North Carolina.

[@PrincernPrince]

@@brandon6768 If ur customers are willing to irrigate in summer you will have green and beautiful if not no amount of studying will help.

[@Blubaugh5]

I'm so glad you let us know that this is your business. I'm going to use this service to support you and team jaxx. I saw an email from Amazon saying they were shutting down Amazon Smiles. I hope there is a way to offset that support for team jaxx. I would also show examples or pictures of blades on KZbin or the website of blades that can't be sharpened.

[@Mike-ys7rh]

Great idea Pete-wish you nothing but success in your new venture!

[@wayneessar7489]

I worked most of my life in printing and our paper cutting knives went across our country to a specialist grinder. It could be done locally but they didn't do it well. It was worth the shipping to have a job done right. I wish you all the best on your new endeavor!

[@seedtimeharvestlawncare]

Man Pete I am proud of you. You leave no stone unturned. 👍

[@BobKlapwyk]

Great additional service to your business. I just have a bench grinder I use to sharpen my blades in my garage. I own 2 sets of blades for my Honda HRX self-propel push mower. (2 mulching blades per set) I usually sharpen all 4 blades before mowing season begins (here in Nashville, TN area), and change out the blades about mid-season. I often question if I'm really sharpening my blades at the proper angle and if I'm getting them really balanced or not (using the nail technique). I've thought about investing in better sharpening equipment, but I really like this option of shipping them to a trusted operation like yours. Thanks, Pete!

[@keithredmore9473]

Excellent! Hope you can expand to reels, lots of users out there looking for that service.

[@ac7384]

What brand blades you recommend ?

[@DK-pr9ny]

Good luck, Pete. great idea!

[@RioTheHitman]

I like this Pete this has encouraged me to move forward with my business ideas

[@Mark-zi2og]

Very cool Pete! I wish you well in offering this new service. God Bless.

[@vancemoncrief3389]

Do you have the MAG 1000G? I just got the MAG 1000 .After reading the manual i didn't think im going to like it the Tolerance is not as good as the MAG 1000G. I enjoyed your video I'm going to try and get the blade sharpener to.

[@stoneyblack6905]

Hi mate, great new adventure! Hope it’s a success for you. I offer a very similar service, among others, and one off the biggest problems for me is that a lot customers don’t know to safely get to the blades, then how to remove the blades, left and right hand threads? or even have the tools to remove/reinstall them properly. So they just keep on mowing, and they let them go to the point the blades are destroyed and not worth it. I end up replacing the blades in a 6-12 service on the mower. So l still get the work, but not on a regular schedule. Cheers Stoney…

[@vancemoncrief3389]

That's for your video i Learn a lot from it. I've been trying to find out what type of blade balancer i need for my own. I see you have the MAG is it the MAG 1000G ? I just got the MAG 1000 but i have not put it up yet im thanking about getting the MAG 1000G it has a better a

[@leviwri]

Located in Virginia and interested in franchising if you get that figured out!

[@earnhar768]

Not a service I would use but I admire the execution of the idea though.

[@rickjames1246]

How important is blade width when going after market on mower blades? My blade is 15 inches long and 2.25 inches wide. I can find the 15 inches long, but only 2.5 inches wide. Will this have any effect on the mower?

[@webcrawler3332]

I’m interested in the franchise info

[@psettlement]

Pete: I’ve run a Magna-Magic for the past 10 years, and I think your pricing is spot on! Good luck.

[@ryanbuchanan931]

Fabulous idea…I’m sure you already had this equipment in place and now you’ve tapped an additional revenue source! There will be more people that take advantage of this than anyone cares to admit…rotate your current staff through the “sharpening station” each day or utilize a rain day to knock ‘em all out. So excited for you pal 💪😎🙏

[@BackedByFacts]

Pete, I live in Greensboro right south of you. Used to live on lake hunt in Reidsville so i know the area. Can i bring the blades to you directly?

[@MrJames_1]

Pete I think you'll do well because many people are buying battery mowers these days from big box stores and because they hardly break down (my last one needed just one part in 17 years of use) they don't have a relationship with a local mower shop who previously might do servicing as well as blades. Also, I have two blades as you said and keep a sharp one handy >BUT< I never thought about blade BALANCE! So If I wasn't in Australia, you'd be getting my blades mate 👍😀

[@MitchMadruga]

@GCI Turf …..Pete, are you selling new sharpened blades?

[@jon9509]

Cool idea. I'd love if this grew to the point where you'd sharpen reels too. I'm only one guy but you'd have my business in a heartbeat.

[@johngrinnell]

Can you do a video on how to get the nicks out of your blade?

[@mtb7018]

i have 2 blades i will send in, sharpen a little over the season myself then send them back in for the next season.

[@mikemeskel]

I generally want to do my own because I’m cheap and I can knock it out quickly at home, but if I get it professionally done, I’m happy to support a local guy who sharpens blades for a living (some are skilled craftsman who treat it like an art). BUT…. This is a good idea for some folks. They don’t know how or don’t want to bother with sharpening their own. Or, they don’t want to mess with trying to find a local guy. Or perhaps they live in an area where there isn’t a shop or professional sharpener. Or, they have limited time because of a busy life and just want to send it out. Good idea Pete.

[@mikemeskel]

I just checked the price. Not as bad as I would have thought. If you take out shipping cost, this is in line with what I’d pay locally.

[@aprilgeneric8027]

Pete! as a UPS xmas driver. i would say those blades need to be secured some how after sharpening or they are going to slice their way right out of the box from the laser sharp job you'll do putting a cuttin' edge on them. most of the time professionally i se them plastic banded... (another can of worms again) when they are brand new, my work around idea would be those thick rubber bands triple twist tied on each end and about an inch before the cutting edge of the blade starts? next one is idea only but sleeved plastic cap ends like router cutting bits come in or welding rods....where to get those and for dirt cheap?????? i don't have a clue other than plastic soft drink bottles and heat gunned to form to the blades, nothing super tight or pretty just strong enough and fast enough to keep the cutting edges from opening the box for 100 shakes ought to do it. plus you get a green recycling credit perhaps on taxes?

[@GCITurf]

thanks for the info... we dip the cutting edhe in hot wax before we ship them back.

[@IsaacMomperousse]

Looks interesting... If it takes off I see franchise potential... Good luck Pete!!

[@bradneilly]

He talks about that

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

How id this going Pete

[@Hollingsworth1919]

You should get in to sharpening reel mower blades as well. I just purchased a reel mower and haven't found anywhere within 3 hours of me to sharpen it.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

That's called reprofiling, Pete! Cool video buddy Nobody Does it Like You

[@mattburns6496]

What about the Honda HRX blades that are two pieces? Would we just note that two blades were being sent or would we only send the main blade?

[@GCITurf]

yes its its 2 actual blades then choose the 2 blade option... thanks

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

Dang Pete! I thought I had a nice mower blade sharpening rig at home and you come along and make my setup look so basic. 😂 Very cool stuff! Best on your latest venture!

[@gerryhenning7337]

What’s the turn around Pete? Once I send a set in what is your expectation to get those blades back? It’s winter here now so I feel like it’s good but if a person send in blades during the cutting season it would be nice to know approximately how long they would be returned?

[@GCITurf]

About 1 week sir

[@outragedhumbert1635]

Pete! What camera and microphone setup do you recommend for lawn care/general KZbin videos?

[@mplslawnguy3389]

An iPhone 4 and a stick.

[@sj7601]

Dumb question... I have the Ego Select Cut XP which has 2 blades for the high lift. Do both blades need sharpened, or does 1 cut while the other provides more suction? Never owned a mower with 2 blades before, so sorry for my stupidity 😛

[@jessek9631]

Can you sharpen ventrac tuff cut blades? I've got a big stack of those.

[@GCITurf]

I can but you need to email m us on that. The pricing will be different because those blades are much heavier. reedgeit.com/pages/contact-us

[@MrKevinH]

This is an awesome idea. Praying for your success in this new venture.

[@benharrison1069]

Does everything you explained and offered in this video apply to both residential and commercial customers? The best of luck to you on this new venture, Pete!

[@dailyDIYdude]

Absolutely

[@GCITurf]

yes

[@Ptro1]

Are you going to get into reels eventually?

[@GCITurf]

possibly

[@webcrawler3332]

I always try and get my blades razor sharp! Others say don’t because it will dull quicker and chip. I’ve never noticed that

[@revd6239]

Awesome service!!!!

[@BeanBossBarista]

Holy sh*t! My local shop refuses to sharpen new blades, insist they don’t need it. Are you able to do ego blades as well?

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey

[@GCITurf]

I do not see any reason we cant...

[@peterjebeles4563]

Reedge it Alabama location coming soon….. Let’s go!!!! Much love bro pete🙏🙏

[@thomasbean7704]

Pete, Are you planning on offering to sell new blades that have been sharpened?

[@corym.3580]

Just a heads up new blades do not need to be sharpened, they are ready to go. They should be like a butter knife not like a chef's knife.

[@jmsjags]

Pete, I will be sending my blades to you but just a heads up, your site is currently down :(

[@GCITurf]

thats strange...its working fine on my end...

[@jmsjags]

@GCI Turf it started working again probably 30 min after I left that comment. Was getting a network 505 error. Already got my order placed 😁

[@duramax.]

Spent some big bucks in sharpener. But the guy down the road sharpens them for 10.00 set. They must be balanced or your gna have some deck shake and spindles will give way. The mag products are great. But I use grinder and mag balancer only thing I could afford lmaooo. You want the guys who don't even want to bother with it. And take off send out and be back in and on mow and go.

[@spankyslawncarellc7822]

Nice set up,

[@spankyslawncarellc7822]

Hey Pete, that system is made right down the road from me. Wisconsin made!!!

[@davidcrowson4745]

NOW THAT'S A KNIFE!!

[@kevingebert4316]

Looks like a great new business but I can't see how you justify charging more than it would cost me to go to Ballard inc and buy silver powder coated brand new blades for 60" mower without a 10% code and I can have a brand new set of blades for every sharpening @ re-edgeit Granted I'd have to put a nicer edge on since I don't like factory edges either. I invested in an RBG712 and I sharpen my blades every 10 hours I mow 4 acres 2 to 3 times a week. Takes me maybe 15 minutes to do 3 blades razor sharp. I was considering charging my buddies 10 bucks for 3 blades as it doesn't take that much work as long as they pre clean them. But maybe I need to up my price lol.

[@GCITurf]

Sounds like this isn’t for you sir.

[@richscott2952]

blade charge 7 bucks each ,mower shop

[@GCITurf]

@@richscott2952 Thats proabably using a standard hand grinder... Not the correct equipment IMO...

[@benminor5562]

No, Kevin, your price is in line. The local knife and saw shop here that does nothing but blades and absolutely is NOT using a hand grinder is charging me under $10 a blade. Blades come back razor sharp, balanced, and with an even edge. It's a free market economy, but there is no way in heck I would pay the stated price for this service. May be right for some folks with small yards who don't know one end of a wrench from the other with money to burn, but definitely not for someone with some modest skills and/or a larger yard.

[@kevingebert4316]

@@benminor5562 Well put! The ROI on the sharpener I got for my 10 sets of various blades is about 10 sharpenings total.

[@mrBDeye]

Pete, For the cost of sharpening, I could buy a new set of mower blades.

[@GCITurf]

I advise you to use that option friend. Be sure and sharpen and balance them before you actually use them.

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Pete, I sharpen my own, but I know I'm not doing it right, so I'm definitely going to be sending you mine! I appreciate you always, my brother. God bless you, sir !!

[@jimmymiller5465]

You’d still need to sharpen new blades. They never come sharpened.

[@dailyDIYdude]

@@jimmymiller5465 yep they ALL come dull unbalanced. Some people think they’re always saving a dollar when in fact they aren’t. Had he watched the video he would’ve seen a new blade needs sharpening and balanced.

[@mrBDeye]

@@jimmymiller5465 All new blades come sharpened from factory. The factory applies a heavy layer of paint for metal protection which wears away when blades are installed and used.

[@tonyslawncare]

Super cool bro!!

[@TerranceSTL]

I like to get done by you to support your business

[@robsolo4024]

You can buy a brand new blade for less than that

[@fusfea]

Convince for me is to take them off come to your shop get them sharpened and come back home put them on.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Beep Beep Beeppp!! Driving me Batty. So this is your proprietary sharpening equipment you had made?

[@GCITurf]

No sir. I bought it

[@BuffaloNickel9]

@@GCITurf Copy. Appears a most excellent sharpening system. Intuitive and user-friendly Almost like the McDonald's production line, knockin 'em out! Again Pete, no one does it right like you do Buddy. Id like to see an up-close of that fresh Cutting Edge and wonder if you know what grit that belt is? Wish we could get a mower blade made out of s30v (might be realistic nowadays) or a knife super steel like Elmax or m390 (not realistic) with insane toughness & Edge retention to hold that hair-popping edge 30-40x longer.. Hey, they might cost $400-800 per blade and take half an hour to sharpen but I know a man in Carolina who'd buy em! They'd take a nice mirror polished edge😉

[@ColeSpolaric]

You have given me an idea, but I don't have the energy or passion to run with it. Have your own mower blades, and when I need mine sharpened, you send me a sharpened blade and I send you back my dull blade. That way there is no need for me to wait for my blades to come back.

[@GCITurf]

Nice idea but I’d have to inventory hundreds and hundreds of blades. Not gonna happen

[@josephppopp7493]

Interesting 😊

[@monkeyslawncareandgardenin473]

Yessssss!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I appreciate your hustle, but sharpening a blade isn't rocket science. You just need a bench grinder. Balancing isn't that important either.

[@lawn2learn]

❤

[@tulsatom4307]

“And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and You would keep me from evil, that I might not cause pain! ' So God granted him what he requested.” I Chronicles 4:10.

[@GCITurf]

Amen sir! Amen! Glory to God!

[@robsolo4024]

Sorry but I think this is gonna be an epic fail it’s just too much involved so much easier for some money to go to a local place to Sharpen their blade

[@EddyBelew]

I’m interested in the franchise info