Which sharpening tool should I use on my loppers?
167810
I've been using the corona sharpener on my loppers and it works great. I file the Knicks down and then corona puts a great edge on the loppers no problem.
167811
The Corona ac 8300 works great on my hand pruners and lopper. I have also have had good results using a small good quality metal file. You may want to use a combination of the two if the loppers are in bad condition.
167812
I never had occasion to try this with loppers but I suppose it would work. The thing with loppers is the leverage - eg, I don't know how effective this would be for a hatchet either but it works great with the grass clippers
806728
If you have a waterstone for knives, you can use the waterstone like your would use an axe puck. If you are new to sharpening tools, the Lansky 4 rod system is an inexpensive and effective option. If you hold the head like an Ulu, you can sharpen it like a knife. Light pressure sharpens the edge.
759431
When you determined what you are going to use, share the results with everyone here. I've been pondering the same question relative to the Chaos that I purchased. Mine came deadly sharp out of the box so I'm not in a hurry to do any honing on it just yet. I love the Lansky System and use that on all my other blades with excellent results (see my review of that product). No sure if Lansky would work on THIS blade though.
200596
The edge angle of an axe is greater (25-28 degrees) than the angle for knives (19-22). Although the carbide steel would do the job, the axe would lose its edge quickly. The diamond hone could work for the axe but would be a very long process. This sharpener is primarily for knives.
1347899
Depends on what you are sharpening and how often you use it. The trend stone is the best and highly recommend it. Still working great for me. If you did not buy one yet you won't be diappointed.
903721
You can use a flat file or a bench grinder if you have one. It's best to sharpen before each use.
1551150
I can only offer a guess but a slightly educated guess. I have just completed treatment for cancer and do not have a lot of strength or stamina at the moment. I have only used my loppers a couple of times but was surprised at how easily they cut compared to my old ones. So I would say it depends on your size and strength ability and please do not take offense at my comment on size as no manner of offense was meant. I feeel they work great.
1030232
I used the Corona AC 8300 Sharpening Tool on my pruning shears and it works well I also used it to straighten and sharpen the Digging Bar edge I even used it once to sharpen a dull food processor blade, you may need to use a file first on the mower blade then finish it with the corona.
380248
Very carefully... That is the downside to these types of blades. They're beautiful, and highly functional, but a bear to sharpen. I would get a smith sharpening rod. Its not ideal, but it can go places that an arkansas stone can't.
978337
I used clipper oil for my hair clippers. Depends on what you are sharpening.
1820449
I'd recommend the Spyderco Sharpmaker. It can sharpen both straight edge and serrated (as well as things like scissors, chisels, hooks, and a number of other things).
1176238
I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
2097107
the best way is to go to a reliable knife sharpener person. If none are available in your area, there is a hand held sharpener you can use. It has two little crock stick areas that you use depending on the knife. Check out the Lansky PS Med 01 blade medic or the Zwilling J A Henckels Twin Sharp Duo Knife Sharpener. Stay away from electric ones as they are hard on the blades.
1599796
Folks there is a special sharpener for mower blades. Start by checking out Smith's 50119 Mower Blade Sharpener.
1165427
I have used to sharpen mine with disc provided but I would purchase a flapper disc maybe 80 grit.
1176241
The Smith PP1 sharpener with the diamond coated rod should do the trick, I haven't needed to sharpen it yet however
2221331
I would say no bc the sharpeners are shaped differently. I think each are made to do their specific job! It seems like each are doing the same thing, but they are not! They accommodate each tool individually! I LOVE them! They work incredible well!! With a lifetime guarantee, you can't possibly go wrong!! Don't hesitate to purchase!!