Hedge trimmer cutter sharpening and service

[@brittweir8844]

Hands down the best hedge trimmer video on here . I like how you take the time to clean the parts first. sharpen with the file. Then reassemble clean Parts using a good Grease, I personally use manufacturer's recommended oils and Grease. I find the German products to be the best. But I also respect your points how you say this is how you do it. Thumbs up my friend good job. In my opinion.

[@billyk5038]

Thanks Jason. Used my Bosch Hedgepole 18 on leylandii a few days ago. Has "anti-block system" to cut thicker branches. has been jamming since even on very thin ends. Decided to strip down for blade sharpening and flattening out any unseen burrs with a flat file and a chain saw file. School boy error. Cant re-assemble it- left with extra spacer. After watching this excellent video i'm starting again. I'm going in.Wish me luck.😁😁😁

[@streakyfish]

Just the video I was looking for. Despite using an angle grinder for work everyday I didn’t fancy using one in this instance. Very well documented 👍

[@teaganwindago3132]

Your video is why I watch several videos on the subject. You have the first video I found disassembling the blades and using a file. If I need dis-assembly I'll find out soon enough. Old school men prefer a file against a dremel or die grinder. This I know from knowing people that have used both methods. I wasn't taught much growing up so event at 48.75 years of age I still seek advice. The dumbest question is the one not asked! And yes you can quote me on that!

[@themowerman]

Yeah it’s fair to say I enjoyed that. Watched in full. With a nice mug of coffee

[@sunnysidegardeners7163]

One of the best ways to sharpen your blades in my opinion. Can’t beat a good hand file and elbow grease to keep a nice flat 45 angle on the cutting tooth. 👍👍

[@jasongardener3425]

👍👍

[@neilgallacher4793]

I like the way that your thorough approach to doing the job itself is reflected in the way you made the video. Really appreciated watching this. Thanks!

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that, glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

[@patrickvennard838]

I just finished my two cutters and lost a few bits. Luckily, L&S had them in stock. Good trick with the round file.

[@rollotomassi6232]

Best advise from this video; "Don't be in a rush, just take your time." This can be applied to almost everything in life.

[@defan2105]

I have a cheap electric one but this video was so good, I had to watch all of it! Well done.

[@stephenwolstenholme4451]

Hi Jason, i find putting the drive rod on top of the main gear and then lowering the gearbox to line it up is a lot easier. The grease won't fall out and then flip it back over to continue the rebuild. A great video and really enjoy your your approach to gardening. I have been in the trade for 36 years and still love it rain or shine despite the aches and pains.

[@jayellis2939]

Great tutorial video. Thanks!

[@stillwill1808]

Beautiful! I wish I could make a blade look that good. I have a hard time maintaining the factory angle. Same problem I have with scissors. You make it look so easy.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you, the trick is to not rush. 👍👍

[@DunningsMillLawnCare]

Hi Jason, this was very helpful! In 4 years time I'll be 18 and starting my own gardening and tree surgery business, there for I now see how I could sharpen my hedge cutter blades in the future.

[@Rafabenitez01]

Good luck 👍

[@keneagle7684]

Well done. Just enough explanation without to much talking and a nice soft easy to listen to background music.

[@andregreen8040]

Wonderful job. I loved the way that you removed all the old grease, washed the parts before reinstalling them and filed the blades by hand. I’ve seen videos on KZbin where they replace the old blades with new ones but they leave the old dirty grease and dirt build up in the gear housing. Unbelievable that they’re making instructional videos, and what’s worse is that people compliment him on a great job. You gotta shake your head in disbelief.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks Andre, iv seen many videos and I have to agree with you 👍

[@jamiewhite2722]

I see a lot of comments saying use a grinder it takes less time, but like when sharpening chainsaw chains it needs to be done properly to make them laser sharp! Once you get the hang of it, it takes no time at all. Grand job. Tip for future. Use a diluted bleach cleaner after a cutting session . Stops possible infection passing from hedge to hedge

[@rlfdfd5059]

Big love from up norf! Such a calming voice ... and I'm gonna try and sharpen the teeth on my 36v Ryobi

[@jasongardener3425]

👌👍👍

[@bernardinobautista499]

This the best video I have seen thank you so much

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍👍

[@carabela125]

Thanks for posting the video. It was a help getting mine back together again. I used motorcycle chain lube between the blades, going to see how well that works.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cool 😊👍

[@jasonhewlett1283]

I must have missed this one somehow 🤔 . Very informative 👏 👌.

[@bobkeeler5964]

I've done this and it’s a pain in the arse. I always have loose parts when doing this. This is why I prefer using a Dremmel tool or a grinder at slow speed to just sharpen the blades without getting into the gear box

[@berniemoscrop5332]

Great job Jason, it's a time consuming job sharpening hedge cutter blades as i do my own too.

[@jasongardener3425]

Yes definitely, but a file is for me the best way, I do on sometimes use a sanding pad, when really busy and time is a issue for me, but file is perfect 👍

[@ocrun6765]

Very nice. The Samurai would be proud of you.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@kevinpercival280z]

Great video loved it! I'm looking forward to doing this!

[@jasongardener3425]

🙂👍

[@jeraldsmith2545]

Enjoyed the video! Nice tip with the chainsaw blade. I will definitely be using that method next time I sharpen my trimmers.

[@westrupsgardening7687]

Exceedingly good craftsmanship.

[@JoerivanLith]

They look very sharp. I do the same with disassembling/assembling the blades. But I sand both sides of the blades with a sander. Then I place the blades on a working bench and use an air grinder to sharpen the teeth. I use the dirt on the teeth as marker for the correct angle.

[@bumpkinrocks]

I do exactly the same👍

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

Just curious, I don't even own a compressor, but can you invert the rotation on an air grinder ?

[@milllworks]

Followed this verbatim. Worked perfectly. Many thanks.

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@bumpkinrocks]

Good video Jason👍 I cheat on mine and use a grinder, used to hand fill but took to long. The blades look identical to Stihls and internals much the same. I see the needle bearings in the con rod are different. Do they last longer? I've got 8 Stihl sets sharpened just got to sand and reassemble. Then I just swap blades through the season, can't use dull blades!😪 👍

[@corvysone2]

A very good tutorial and thorough in every respect I enjoyed this immensely.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you very much 😀👍

[@cristallewis7802]

Love the video, I use a strop after every use you can buy round strops for mowers there about the same size as a chainsaw file. I also clean the tool to prevent any cross contamination of diseases between plants. Super important with chain saws and pruning saws.

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@barlow2976]

Thanks, useful. Mistakes happen too fast with a grinder, the hand file is the best option, for sure. Do Stihl sell elbow grease?

[@jasongardener3425]

@@barlow2976 it really makes me cringe, when I see grinders being used and sparks flying, I'll check with stihl 😄 👍👍

[@aurelioayala3299]

Thanks men that was the best video I ever see 👍👍

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate 👍👍

[@simoncordingley3122]

That intro music puts the fear into you. I haven't felt that since Jaws! :D

[@jalepeno00]

Great job - will give it a go knowing this is very thorough. Apart from elbow grease - what sort of grease do you use in the tub - I usually grease with Stihl on the grease point but interested to know alternatives

[@jayellis2939]

Same question l had.I Bought a tube of stihl but misplaced it.

[@alangardiner7250]

Nice one Jason. Many thanks.

[@jeffwilson1484]

That was a great job I liked watching that.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 😀👍

[@teaganwindago3132]

@ 8:35 I would of never thought of decking the blades. As you flatten them out from knicks the process is called decking. Like what engine cylinder heads and blocks are normally done to during a rebuild. Now I see the need for disassembly. I'll continue the video so you wont have 10 comments to read. You already have 2 from me. Now it's your turn to learn. WD-40 and similar solvents will be bounced off your head if pulled out in an American machine shop. By best friend is a machinist that makes the tooling that makes artificial limbs and organs. Solvents like WD-40 collect a massive amount of dirt, grit, and every thing you don't want in a cutting tool. Yeah I know that is a hard pill to swallow but it's true. Do I still use it. YES!!! But I hide everything like it when I know he is coming for a visit. Garden tools that I have sprayed off with a water hose will always get a healthy dose of WD-40 or similar rust prevention lubricant. now lets see what else is in the video. I'm writing as I come across parts of your video. So I don't know what's next. I'm truly being honest. And that is almost impossible to find now days. RE- Assembly? I would never use 3&1 oil. I prefer using the thickest Royal Purple engine oil. I even use it while doing machine work. @ 12:36 I use waterproof High temp grease for the gearbox and Bar and Chain saw oil for the blades before and after I use the tool. OH Hell man I just did that. I tightened everything up and the blades wouldn't move. I will try to find the proper torque setting for my tool. I hope you read all this. I took a 13:48 video and made it 4 times longer. I learned a lot. I hope you will as well.

[@Perusing]

Nice one... found that very helpful. Thanks to YOU

[@cesarblanco]

Great video. Thanks from Spain.

[@jasongardener3425]

@@cesarblanco thank you 😊

[@sulemanyusufadam4315]

Best video I’ve found on this! How often do you grease the gearbox via the screw hole, and what grease do you use? Thanks

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

very thorough Jason. great results with the two files, will drop my two stihl cutters in over the weekend cheers.

[@roystheboy]

Nice video jason i did a sthil km94rc cutter today i use a grinder with a well used flappy disc that is rounded of at the edges that does the round bits easy on a slow speed and i had to replace 2 connecting rods where one had the bearings come out

[@axal321]

very well done Jason love your videos Bud

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Excellent presentation. Now I know what to do. Cheers to you.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Nice educational video pal..am guilty of using a electric grinder, purely down to time like you say. Hope your keeping busy 👍

[@neusac4590]

Nice video Jason. Good to know how to do that. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@Yaridnac]

Beautifully done sir, yes sharpening and cleaning things is relaxing. ^_^

[@arturocruz1993]

Very satisfying sharpening blades with a file.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks 👍😀

[@RedFace1]

Excellent video. Only wish the customers had their gasket replaced with that moisture

[@lincsfencingandgardeningse9128]

Beautifully done. Very nice video too. M

[@zerocool212121]

Try a die grinder, they can get the insides and get everything in very little time. Its even faster and leaves better results than a dremel. Ill bet i can sharpen a 24" in 5-10 mins tops, then switch pads to a non abrasive to polish the top if needed/desired. I will say you did a very clean and nice job, just to long for myself.

[@carlodonnell146]

the good thing about taking it apart to sharpen the blades is that you can apply fresh grease at the same time I suppose; but getting back together correctly is imperative if it is going to work.

[@mikenicholas885]

Really enjoyed the video and your teaching style. I file old school crosscut saws and like to modify my flat files with an angle grinder to round off the sharp corners and not put a nick in the saw plate. With a safe file you can rub the curved part as a guide to make filing fast and accurate. Saw filers use felt markers on teeth to insure proper angle when filing. Ink is cheap. Quick question, I used chainsaw bar oil as a lubricant since it's anti-fling but don't know if it can harm plants.

[@MattGlynn]

well in depth- great video.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@apaul13150]

Well I think I can safely say that the job could physically not be done better than that, and Jason is a FKN perfectionist maniac.

[@jasongardener3425]

Cheers mate 👍

[@carlwaylett7013]

Hi Jason great video very interesting 👍i never took one to bits as yet 👍are you busye now the season is up and running 👍

[@1234loci]

I’m using a dremel (micro-grinder) the results are good but not this good I guess. However it takes way less time to do it. Great video btw I would love to see more tool-maintenance video from you maybe how you properly sharpen and maintain your pruning tools?

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I suppose the main difference is that your blades may last longer this way, as you can work with more precision than a dremel or a grinder ? That said mine has 21 teeth, that's 160+ faces to file, and I'm not sure I'll finish that work by hand ! Maybe I need a larger file, like in the video...

[@BhekiBear]

Great video! Do you have to take the blades apart to sharpen or can you do them while attached to the head?

[@chrisbath3961]

Thanks for that Jason, I think that's my Sunday afternoon taken care of! I seem to remember you mention that you make adapt/shorten your shafts for the long reach? I've been trying to suss out how to do it on a kombi, any chance of some pointers before I cock mine up? 😂 Hope your doing OK in the current situation and all the best👍

[@marcobortoli1514]

Hi, thank you so much for your tutorial. I have a question: the flat file is a second cut or smooth cut? Thanks.

[@MOWTOWN]

Thanks for putting this up mate, big help. Cheers

[@paulbolger5761]

Great video jason that is a great idea with chainsaw file

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

Great video Jason,very Informative 👌🏼

[@pb9926]

Thorough job indeed 👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Great video, well explained. Very sharp, excuse the pun. As good as new.

[@ShireServicesFr]

“Wear gloves... one slip and it’s gonna hurt” oh yesss indeed. I did mine last year for the first time, total pain in the rear, may give it another go as they’re all manky between the blades. Blades nearest machine are still pretty decent but blades nearer the tip, not so great.

[@josephmccole4132]

Fantastic. I fancy giving that a go!

[@gareth4909]

That was useful thanks 👍🏽

[@Pro1er]

Seriously nice job!

[@aussieallrounder6018]

Thanks for this. Appreciate it.

[@psp777]

my blades gum up too easily. I use the Stihl cleaner, but I thin it actually makes it worse. What are people using to keep their blades clean and lubricated after each use?

[@simonparry3823]

Brilliant job how often you sharpen the blade's ?

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate, a total strip down is once or twice a year, but I give a light run over with a file, probably even 4 or 5 weeks in general 👍

[@simonparry3823]

@@jasongardener3425 thanks on that need to file a bit more in the cutting season 👊

[@ronaldvanderhall4533]

Very nice instructions

[@jasongardener3425]

Thank you 👍

[@sionyevans]

Good work my man

[@welshmaniacs16]

quick questions lol but do you empty all your machines of fuel for storage in winter or is the fuel good to go all year around? need to service my hedge cutter, do you recommend a half round file for the corner bits? what brand files do you recommend? great video btw, very chilled and informative 👍🏻

[@nicholascroft520]

Is that moly grease you used in the gearbox?

[@dale-icious8902]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@morokeiboethia6749]

Question - if you are sharpening a machete with a flat file like you have on the video, do you push the file perpendicular to the blade (with the back end of file raised to match the bevel angle of the blade)? Or are you supposed to turn the file until the cutting lines on the file are parallel with the machete's blade edge, and then push forward? Was wondering why the lines are running at an angle on the file. I just bought a flat file 2 pack and have no idea how to correctly use it to sharpen.

[@sergeivershinin549]

How often do you perform such servicing on the practice? Thank you.

[@leebennett3672]

Great job 🙂

[@jasongardener3425]

😀👍

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

Do you have a link on both the files you used ? Can I get them at Amazon?. Great video by the way keep it up 👍

[@nivid01]

You should be using a small half round file mate!!!!

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

😀 A great video chap - So important to keep those blades sharp. Bootiful work 👏🏻

[@brayvdb2191]

You don't really have to time the whole blade just see how long you take over X amount of teeth divide that time by the amount of teeth you did and then multiply by how many teeth there are. I always thought u need a grinder because my old workplace did it that way but I'm happy to see I can use a simple file. I always enjoyed using a classic hand tool

[@PJ-tt2nz]

What do you use to lubricate the blades and how often do you do it?

[@playlistawyoutubie1691]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@frundlemud]

solid job.

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Nice work 👍

[@127cmore]

❤ Fantastic

[@jasongardener3425]

@@127cmore 🙂

[@andrewjackson4384]

Hi Jason, Enjoyed your video. Just wondered if I could ask a question, as I am a gardener myself? Are you going to carry on working yourself in the present climate? Thanks, Andy.

[@jasongardener3425]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed. We are carrying on, but following gov guidelines, social distance, ect, how long we can hope to carry on is unknown, so far me and family are well, but what the next few weeks bring, who knows. Hope all good with you and yours

[@andrewjackson4384]

jason Gardener Thank you for the reply.

[@andrewjackson4384]

jason Gardener Are you still working? Thanks Andy.

[@jasongardener3425]

@@andrewjackson4384 I'm 80% shut down, stopped all domestic work for the time being, but still doing commercial sites which are closed or no people there, just my personal choice

[@ASQUITHZ9]

Hi Jason, Thanks for your film! but I can't understand why any one would sharpen any tool towards the leading edge I have been sharpening tools for over 65years starting life in a joiners shop and other trades requiring sharp tools and other implements as well as my own tools. When you have sharpened your blades and turned them over and scoured them for want of a better word all you are doing is transferring the burr that you created in the first place by honing towards and under the leading edge. I suppose that's good enough for (rough arse gardening tackle) as most people would call it! not a precision cabinet maker and or musical instrument makers tools (look at Ray Mears films and tackle for sharpening his bush Knifes and axes!) for my gardening cutters I use a Diamond file sharpening from underneath the blade away from the leading edge and a half round file for the curves and to remove the burr a hardwood block with some lube rubbed over the cutting edge on the end grain job done. As for cleaning I submerge my cutters in a soil pipe filled with diesel run for a bit and dried off and at laying of time some sack cloth with a bit of light oil Job done and I've had the same cutters 25 years no probs!!! But if it works for you good, and anyone else who doesn't know how to sharpen up properly fair enough, but I cringe when I see it! It reminds me when as joiners, we used to get 15 mins sharpening up time before everyone else finished work If we had have been seen sharpening up like that we would have got peddled (on your bike kid) But thanks again.

[@daveh1081]

Jonathan......that's an interesting take on sharpening. I always took an interest in metalwork at school and I still love to learn stuff like that. So always sharpen AWAY from the leading edge, right? I get the logic yet it still feels "wrong" somehow but I'm going to try it. Wow......every day really is a school day! 👍👍

[@hobbs3424]

very meticulous....i do like.

[@jasongardener3425]

👍

[@SuperRonan83]

Wonderfully entertaining

[@richardyeoman4756]

Hi Jason. Sorry to trouble you but are you still carrying out regular garden maintenence during lock down? I can't seem to find an answer if we can or not!! Cheers. Stay safe

[@jasongardener3425]

It's a very confusing time, Personally I'm off work today and see what gov information comes out today, hopefully things will be a lot clearer by the end of the day 🤞

[@richardyeoman4756]

@@jasongardener3425 Thank you, I agree

[@richardyeoman4756]

I did a full day today Jason and i've got to be honest it was fine, everyone kept themselves indoors and it worked out perfectly. Everyone was very thankful. Several people saw me working (including the Police) andnothing was said. I made some phone calls this morning but it seems that if you work alone, drive the van alone and everyone stays clear you're good to work. I tend to call my clients the night before tell them what they can and can't do and go from there. Hope that helps. Good luck 🤞

[@jackw9920]

Wish I had the patience to do that. I just pay to get them sharpened.

[@treebutcher2000]

Great job there 👍, some of the con rod bearings in the stihl gearboxes can be a bit of a nightmare if you're not used to doing them but you have done a good job of those for sure.

[@georgemartinezjr]

What type of Grease

[@AJPsWorkshop]

Great video

[@bobbelsekwol]

Yeah, wear gloves. Sliced hands with a dirty blade are a ready disaster. Great vid covering all the aspects of the blades. Cheers.