How to Sharpen Hedge Shears & Shrubs Trimmer Blades - Landscape Tips

How to Sharpen Hedge Shears & Shrubs Trimmer Blades
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[@keith-kalfas]

WARNING!! Do NOT use a grinding wheel. Use a flapper wheel. Grinding wheels can explode and injur you. Always wear glasses when sharpening tools. Thanks.

[@FixItWithMe]

What grit flapper wheels do u use?!? Thanks!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nice tips going to be using this when I get into fall with clean ups and pruning. Thanks for taking the time to capture this one!

[@southsidetom]

Just used a 80 Grit flap disc on my Kobalt 24 cordless angle grinder to sharpen blades on the Kobalt 24v hedge trimmer - this work great !! Easy passes touches it up in 15 mins. sprayed silicone and they don't chatter from the nicks anymore. Great help mate !! PS found that when the edges angles away from you, then you see behind the blade and easily swipe the flap disk over the edges and cleans & sharpens them right up.

[@devinesspecialtiesllchustl2037]

Love the grinder constantly sharpening shovels with mine. Didn't realize you could sharpen the trimmers without taking them apart

[@n8strength]

Gonna try this out this weekend. Got a corded dremel with the same disc, should do the job just fine. Thanks for the video man!

[@rpmimprovementoutdoorservi9968]

Always good stuff man. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put these videos together. 👍🏻

[@tnrcleancare7847]

I do my own sharpening / maintenance at home, but I'm very meticulous about maintaining my tools at home so that I don't have to worry about issues on the job or tools not working when I need them most.... , but that's just the way I roll . I take my shears apart, clean them, and use a Dremel with grinder wheel in a vise to sharpen, which takes more time, but gives finite razor sharp edges. I've definitely noticed You have to be very careful to not overheat the metal or it will change it's molecular structure and make it bridle. I've also noticed doing it this way the edge stays sharp for significantly longer Unless I hit something like metal accidentally. Good video man 👌

[@galehess6676]

A battery grinder can be kept in the rig. I just got a Milwaukee I may use. The hand file is slow, but effective. Thanks for highlighting to not sharpen the blades where they rub together (ruins it). Also, be sure to grease gearbox every 20 hours or to spec, a small amount, not till pushes out.

[@miken5791]

Love all of your videos man, keep up the good work! I just used my echo hedge trimmers and my echo PAS with the articulating hedge trimmer too, love them but they're heeeeavy!

[@larrysiers9369]

great video, sharpening mine tomorrow...thanks

[@rodneygiovanatti5425]

super helpful tips . thanks for sharing

[@acfuller86]

Keith, did you ever start out mowing or just begin with one-time landscaping jobs/projects? Currently, I'm booked with maintenance, and feel like I could be more profitable if I scaled back maintenance to focus on projects. What are your thoughts?

[@enriquecastillon513]

This is awesome

[@davechapman7735]

great tip thanks for sharing

[@PaulJamison]

Great vid Keith! Thanks

[@kelstermass]

Ya got me at "sensory acuity"! Nice and quick solution. Thanks.

[@pittsburgh4real237]

Thanks for the video

[@Brutaga]

Love your no nonsense attitude… subscribed

[@Drphilgud-qs6rz]

I l literally did this today at like 5:30 a.m. before we started to work and I did it more than a few times to crew puts me to do this because I do it so well with precision and I get all the pruners loppers Etc at the same time and get them done quick cool video

[@chrisa8112]

Nice tip thanks

[@ronhughley6510]

Yea. I use a variable speed makita hand polisher/sander/grinder. bigger one with bigger pad/bit for mower. An smaller/ for hedge trimmers etc. and an air dy grinder for chainsaw chains

[@rickbell7613]

I do the same thing. Try a tiger paw sanding disc. Works better than a grinding disc. Not as aggressive. Just enough to shine em up.

[@gabemalcolm4429]

thanks man!

[@brianmillsaps8144]

Great video thank you! I figured someone out there must sharpen them. One place wants $45 or something to take them apart and Sharpen them, while the dealer says everyone just gets new blades. Definitely trying this

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

Getting new blades is far more economical than paying someone to sharpen them. You have to DIY until they get so bad they cannot be sharpened anymore, then buy a new blade. Only way to fly with these trimmers.

[@briang9784]

Dude when you put the grinder down on the stone patio u need to put the grinder upside down so you dont accidentally leave grinding marks on the customers patio.

[@thegreekguyviva-greece5881]

the guard on it sits lower than the disc itself. with the weight of the motor and cord it would never tip forward so the wheel could never touch the ground

[@fangoriously1]

I've always used a pneumatic air die grinder. Small enough to get in the hedge trimmer blades. I, like a lot of other people, am afraid to use my 4" grinder on such a small surface area.

[@nealfeldpausch7019]

Dude your a beast !!! Cheers

[@jkclawncareandlandscape5880]

I literally sharpened mine yesterday and with the echo hedge trimmer I'm getting annoyed with the bolts

[@craigflatters9933]

Keith, I use a tool called a Dremel 3000. It's like a grinder but smaller. Perfect for the job. Hope this maybe helps you.

[@imperialservices9892]

Thanks I needed that about sharpening and that oil / residue remover mine are filthy I keep spraying WD40 all the time

[@mediocrefloridaman]

Imperial Services wd40 leaves a film on your blades. Try fluid film. No residue left behind.

[@emme197990]

I do it the same way. Best fast n clean!👍🏽

[@keith-kalfas]

It sure is!

[@azolioeroach3253]

How much does it usually cost to have someone else do it? Also, what kind of art do you do?

[@tingbase84]

Try using a flap disc for your angle grinder that's what I use in the same technique works really well

[@namfoodlethegreat]

I just bought an angle grinder to sharpen my hedge trimmers, but don't know which kind of disk to use. I bought a flap disk but am a little afraid to try it on the blades. works for you though hey?

[@joecoelho7030]

Nice can't find it grind it have been doing it for years way better than a hand file that's for sure!

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

Awesome video i have a question on window cleaning. I lost my job and right now i am thinking on what to do and i was thinking about doing a window cleaning business. I saw your video on your story on how you got started do you think window cleaning is still possible today in time with so much competition.

[@keith-kalfas]

Yes still possible. I thought the same thing 5 years ago. and everybody thinks the same thing. SATURATION

[@Jason-zw2dg]

my favorite phrase is. ...It's possible. you owe it to yourself to manifest greatness

[@331slash]

Thanks for that man awesome, what grit do you typically use

[@keith-kalfas]

I dont know but its definitely for metal grinding. and its more fine...not coarse.

[@mclaughlink69]

@@keith-kalfas 80 grit flap

[@patugejv]

Nice Video! I do the same method

[@raulhogland7309]

I do it the same way. But I use a sanding disc so it’s more forgiving and doesn’t take of as much metal. You can move the blades by hand.

[@VladTheImpalerTepesIII]

You can't move the blades by hand on all trimmers.

[@positiveprepper]

I use a Dremel tool. Like u said I f'd up to many times. Dremel seems easier..

[@natureislifelandscaping7203]

That's the way I do it! But I use a thinner grind disk on mines. Works a lot better if you ask me.

[@sethhaun4440]

Not the new ones from this year?but the t235 S m235

[@Drphilgud-qs6rz]

I separate the blaze with the pruners through the Middle where they're screwed on by manually

[@michaelaugust7256]

Great videos Keith, bt that angle grinding is a bit of overkill when there are dremel attachments available at almost every big box home and garden warehouse buddy lol

[@danielrylance4658]

Great vid as always mate my only suggestion is battery operated grinder would be best and safest go no cords .

[@keith-kalfas]

+DAN THE FAMILY LAWN MOWING MAN genius!

[@Jason-zw2dg]

supmydude? just did it today. works like a charm. I've been putting it off cause I was out out dremel bits but the grinder works great. ima pass that tip alog. like I always say. if you steal an idea from me you've stole twice. good looking out

[@keith-kalfas]

+Jason B haha that's funny. Glad it worked

[@Jason-zw2dg]

yup yup props

[@specializedlandscapefinish9328]

Dremel works great for me.

[@lynettebirch5994]

Yes I carry a dremel and use it on all my tools.

[@945norms3]

Watch our for sparks near windows they make them frosted. Yes I've messed up a window doing this

[@jimmyv9310]

Awesome 🤙whatup dawg.

[@Jason-zw2dg]

wow not bad at all. I always use a dremel. to scared to use an actual grinder on my blades. don't want to take too much off. but i see your technique . I'm a try that

[@keith-kalfas]

I started out using a Dremel too. but it took too damn long and dulled my Dremel bits too fast.

[@djflexmaster79]

diamond dust pink round stones, work perfect. And I always split the blades.

[@thelawnhelpers3817]

We do it with a hand file. Might try it this way.

[@agentx250]

I'd use a flap disc instead if that's all there is to it, grinding wheel seems like overkill.

[@TheShadowtitanX]

Whats wrong with changing mower oil at a client's property. If you spill, atleast its not on your driveway... i also like to do the trucks oil there too if im running early on schedule 😂😂

[@mrreneboy]

YOUR THE MAN BRO! Starting my Landscaping Business because of you!

[@keith-kalfas]

haha thanks. The power of the internet combined with intention. my friend

[@Pagge333]

Don't do porn.

[@2HHHHBKdx2]

Same hedge sheers, same cheap harbor freight grinder haha, Def the way to go to sharpen them!

[@nickpowell496]

Use a drimmel tool get a kit.. it’s comes with like half inch grinder disks and circle sandpaper it works freaking perfect man

[@josuelifestylevlogs2326]

Great idea I haven’t do that yet

[@matrix26uk]

Why does it look like you're sharpening the wrong edge?

[@bumsmodified98xj]

That's the way i learned a dull trimmer just chews up the bushes And leaves em looking like crap!

[@Drphilgud-qs6rz]

I did my pear and like less than 5 minutes the whole pair

[@tresben6758]

Dremel & WD40 works best for me

[@thesolstephens]

truth

[@eileenb5220]

Is this just me. I thought he is going to cut his leg off using that grinder. It is not a good example.

[@Oakclimbercj]

you don't have mowers!? that is awesome because I sold mine. not into the grass hussle but ive got an articulating hedge trimmer and a 20v dewalt grinder so lets bang some bucks!

[@donkeydiehard879]

That "hedge trimmer cleaner," is literally wd-40 btw. Lol

[@beeslandscaping]

Never answers my question five times I asked her the same thing about the extension piece for the pole saw where do you get it from that you can extend it with three pieces

[@upon1gsxr600]

Bees Landscaping you get the extensions at a Stihl dealer. He just puts them together and gets the job done. Don't have to follow every thing the manual says to a T. I don't understand what you don't get from the video. He talks about it in the one video.

[@keith-kalfas]

I got it from Weingartz equipment dealer in Utica Michigan.. yes the standard kind has a telescoping pole... I had that one too. You'll have to call around local equipment dealers in your city. or have one mailed to you. Its the KM 130r

[@raptor0571]

Bees Landscaping any stihl dealer should have the kombi extensions their like $60-$70 each. I have 2 for my kombi , km 90 with the articulating hedge trimmer and also the pole saw attachment.

[@Jason-zw2dg]

check out bar hein in Sacramento ca

[@JohnUk65]

I use a Dremel much better control!

[@Miguel001]

I am comment #100, what do I win, Keith?? 😜

[@sethhaun4440]

No this isn't my name been on your channel frim day one ..when I was sick and down ..ckukdnt work . for year ish.i watched you and my tree mugs" lol

[@eddyvideostar]

At 2:30 minutes: Then teach us: Don't just breeze through it. We may not have the same dexterity or time-in-sharpening as you.

[@Pagge333]

your left handed.

[@laj1452]

Not bad. But you really need different sunglasses.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Soooo Unprofessional!!! Just FKN with ya, Bro. All customers care about is if you do a great job for a good price and throw in a bonus like total cleanup after the job is finished or 1/2 price one session discount on their annual contract renewal.

[@lucaslamb6552]

Have you ever encouraged a employee to go start there own business ?

[@tanyaroyredcar]

do you need a tissue?