MLC Blade Sharpening COMPLETE SETUP! [How I do it]

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Thanks for tuning in and checking out my blade sharpening setup. If you have any questions please let me know below.

[@bruteforce1228]

Mitchell i just got a magna 8000 & i was wondering how u went about getting the 1/32 of an inch distance between grinding wheel & table for the 30 degree angle. Do u measure it with a .032 gauge?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

@@bruteforce1228 in the manual on pg 10 where it says to lower it approx 1/32", it also says "lower it as close as possible without touching the worktable, so you can see just a small space". This is what I have done since day 1 without any issues. I've never measured the space. There's really no need to be that precise, that's why they say "approximately." Hopefully this helps.

[@bruteforce1228]

@@mithgo_outdoor Yes it does help. I also seen that on pg 10. Maybe the angle on my blades is not at 30 degrees & im having to grind them down to reach that mark. A1 was sharpening my blades before by hand only. The magna starts off only getting the top part of surface & the more i push in & pull out it starts to move to the bottom off blade where it counts.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

@@bruteforce1228 you're doing it correct. What you're experiencing is the cutting angle on the blade your sharpening is actually greater than 30. Most likely 35-40 degrees. Acceptable cutting angle range is 30-35.

[@bruteforce1228]

@@mithgo_outdoor Thanks for your help. I will keep at it so i can get better.

[@TopNotchPropertyServiceLLC]

wow I've never seen this before nice work you're not playing around!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

thanks for tuning in!

[@LR-dy5ck]

This set up is definitely the way to go. I do the welder maintenance work on all the lawn equipment at a university and shortly after I was hired I requested they purchase this setup as I had the mag balancer and a belt sharpener when I had a side lawn care business. You will never go wrong with the Magnamatic 800 and blade balancer setup. Nice sharp and balanced blades equals smoother running spindles and a nice healthy even cut lawn. Before my hire they used a hand held grinder. This setup gives a more consistent sharper 30 deg. Angle along the blade After about 30 blades I dress and true the wheel for 20 seconds taking off minimal surface with a diamond dresser and it is cutting like new again. Awesome setup. If you sharpen a lot of blades it is the only way to go in my opinion.

[@LR-dy5ck]

It’s the Magnamatic 8000. Not 800 …..typo

[@mithgo_outdoor]

thanks for tuning in and your feedback!

[@TheLawnCareLifeinMowssouri]

Always wondered if these blade sharpeners would sharpen mulching blades. That's all we run in the Spring/Summer, then switch to High Lift for Leaves. Appreciate you taking the time to show how well you can sharpen them on the Mag8000. Definitely something to consider for next season.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Yea man, the Mag8000 makes it very easy. Thanks for watching partner

[@lawnandlight]

Nice setup

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Thank You and thanks for tuning in !!

[@fortnb]

I’m dropping mine off soon as I get a chance. Nice video

[@mithgo_outdoor]

@@fortnb thanks...just shoot me a text on my business cell beforehand.

[@markseay9529]

Great job, good tutorial and a video worth saving, at last for blade sharpening!!!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheBackRoads1]

I was about to request “MLC the art of repairing and sharpening blades” video. Well shoot, here it is! Thank you!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

haha love it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@kylemartin3720]

Great video man! Just another example of how big of a difference a little time and TLC can make!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

yes sir !! Thanks for watching

[@JonsDailyHustle]

I definitely wish I had one of those, probably would save me alot of time vs just using a grinder

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Jon's Daily Hustle they’re not cheap, but neither are you! It’s worth the investment especially if you want offer it as a service to others.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

@@mithgo_outdoor yea that's pretty good way to, I didn't think about offering it

[@jk_stogievol4885]

How do we get in the sharpening club?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Chris Wilson feel free to email me at [e-mail] if you’re inquiring about blade sharpening services.

[@julianr7808]

ha i use an old radial arm saw, that sat around for years almost headed to the junk yard, i put a stone on for blade sharpening blades. I can free hand sharpen like whats shown on this vid or i can put the blade in a milling vise and move the saw on the blade as well. its a hell of a lot cheaper than buying that nice high tech stuff with the same results. i wish i has that high tech brush blade cleaner thats a cool tool. thanks Mitchell really informative vid.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Thanks for watching Julian

[@matthewsmowing]

Another great video! That’s a very nice setup. My “winter work” is maintenance on mowers and small engines. I could definitely see that setup being a good one for me. Keep up the great content! 👊🏻

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Matthew’s Mowing thanks buddy! I appreciate your constant support.

[@John_D2]

Very cool , thanks for sharing.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Thank you for tuning in John. I greatly appreciate it!

[@capnmatt41]

Thanks for that bent blade demo.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Glad it helped

[@johnc8112]

Great video, we have the same Sharpener as you we sharpen alot of blades.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Awesome! Best in the business

[@robertblalock5009]

Thank you sir for the video demonstration. I see right off the secret for the mulch blades. Looks to be a pricy machine. Very nice set up.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Thanks for tuning in

[@aaronslawncare1103]

Definitely would love to have a setup like this but not big enough to be doing that lol. Maybe I can start a blade sharpening business under my lawn care business like your self. Right now I use a hand held grinder on a yellow hornet stand that keeps the correct angle. Keep up the great content.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Aaron's Lawncare anything is achievable my friend!

[@ohhlook2328]

doing my research right now. i want to buy a sharpener only once. pretty new at this so i have a question. are all blades 30 degree sharping angle? one mower runs mulching blades the other high lift.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

You can’t go wrong with MagnaMatic! An industry standard is 30-35 degrees on the cutting edge. If ya choose MagnaMatic don’t forget to use code MLC5 for 5% off.

[@ohhlook2328]

@@mithgo_outdoor thank you. I'll look into it shortly.

[@chasemcmurray3737]

How did you learn to sharpen blades?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

self taught! When I first got the Mag8000 i practiced on several of my own blades until I felt comfortable working on customer blades.

[@LawnThumbs]

thanks for the in depth video! Very helpful as i'm currently looking to buy a better setup than the Oregon.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Glad it was helpful !

[@genalisseabreu2569]

Mr Mitchell. Thank you very much for the great video. I bought the sharpening mag 8000 system like the one you have . I don’t own a lawn Maintenance Company . Just a home Owner with a large property and a zero turn Mower . I got the system because of the craftsmanship on this equipment . I love good quality USA made tools . My question to you is , How important to you is having the tip at the edge of the blade being a 90 degree point tip vs a rounded tip. I saw the video Mr Bauer has on the magnamatic website where he emphasized the importance of having this corner of the blade perfectly squared. !

[@mithgo_outdoor]

First, congrats on your purchase! Second, I will stress the same as Gerd in his video. I will add that I've serviced many blades that had a more rounded corner and customers (and myself alike) have had great results. As long as the end of the blade is sharp I've found it will still perform wonderfully. Have a great day

[@bretforfar6582]

Is this a lucrative stand alone business for you? Thank you for your helpful content👍

[@mithgo_outdoor]

It helps with some extra spending cash

[@ralmonrode]

Did you fill your Mag stands with sand or pea gravel as the manufacture suggested?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

i filled them with gravel

[@ehexzs10]

Been debating the blade cleaner for about a year. I have the sharpener.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Now is the time to invest ... Magna Matic is running discounts on everything !

[@ehexzs10]

I know have it in my shopping cart for the past couple of days 😁. I have until the end of the month to pull the trigger

[@wade8418]

Super job ! Very neat to see how the pro's do it behind the counter. Its so funny . I've been bowing for over 30 years and Just recently, ive found out how important is to have sharp blades. I dont think i will have the set up you have. Although i aspire to get there. Im going to start with the All American. What do you think. Im a small Lawn Maintenance Company. I run a 54" Kabota, ( x blades) and a stand Scagg 32" (x blades). Got my blades from Ballard.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

The All-American is a great starting point.

[@Lawsonlawnservice]

Thanks. I’ve thought about adding a blade sharpening service as well. How long does it generally take from start to finish to sharpen a blade?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

there are many variables. I don't just sharpen, I also repair. A blade in decent shape can be serviced sometime in less that a couple minutes.

[@drewsfoodforest_tv]

How much do you charge for blade sharpening services ?? I’ve it’s around $20-$60 a blade

[@mithgo_outdoor]

$9-14 per blade. Anything higher than that you'd be better off purchasing new blades

[@tony8354586]

On the blade cleaner, do you have the 220v or 110? Are you really happy with the cleaning ability? Regards, Tony

[@mithgo_outdoor]

110 outlet is all ya need. I've been very happy with it. If you're considering purchasing one online use the discount code MLC5 for 5% off. Sure beats cleaning them by hand. WAY LESS mess and effort.

[@kevinlancaster4535]

Can you get the blades razor sharp or does it leave a slight ledge or bluntness?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Sharp as sharp can get…sharp enough to cut ya pretty bad

[@kevinlancaster4535]

@@mithgo_outdoor thank you, I've wanted one of these for ever. Been looking at some others but I think I'll go with one of these.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

@@kevinlancaster4535 if you plan to purchase anything from MagnaMatic make sure to use the code MLC5 to save 5% on your order!

[@ogsan1296]

Which grinding wheel do you recommend for the angle grinder? I love your set up. Great video.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

Instead of saying what I recommend, I'll share with you what I use. There are different types of wheels. What works best for me, might not for others. For conventional flat mower blades I use the Norton 9000-23 (1" soft) and for the curved mulching blades i use the Norton 8000-30 (1/2" medium). Thanks for tuning in and supporting the channel.

[@ogsan1296]

@@mithgo_outdoor I understand that. I was more interested in finding out what 4inch flat disk are you using on the grinder. I should have been more specific. sorrry lol Great info as well.

[@mithgo_outdoor]

@@ogsan1296 not a problem...on my hand grinder I use either a 60 or 80 grit flap disc. Just depends on the repair. I mostly use an 80.

[@melroberson8606]

How much do you charge for one blade?

[@mithgo_outdoor]

$7-11 off the mower, price depends on condition of the cutting edge.

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

How much does it cost for you to service a set of blades? Looks like a lot of work

[@mithgo_outdoor]

$9-12 per blade. It's really not a lot of work.

[@tellitallnow3914]

Rotating in the same direction. Would make it pull or push wouldn't it? I would have thought they were opposite. One pulling, one pushing creating no pull or push. I Learn something new every day!!

[@mithgo_outdoor]

yep they rotate in the same direction. if they were opposite it would either pull the blade in or push the blade out.