do these sharpeners cut down the rakers or do you have to file them by hand?
748146
Has to be done by hand. I do it every three sharpenings. The machine holds close enough tolerance that minimal grinding is needed. Did have to add washers to the hold down. A little too much play until I put them on. For the money, in my opinion, can't be beat.
1159917
I have them done locally, and they do a great job for $5 per bladeset. Once sharpened, though, the lifespan drops dramatically, so I only sharpen them once then chuck them. You can try doing it yourself with a grinder, but it's tricky and a good grinder is expensive. Watch for sales (pet supply stores, vet supply, horse supply) and stock up when you can.
907665
Not unless they are Powersharp blades. It is a different tooth design. I love mine. I will not go back to the old style and all the filing. I usually sharpen my chain every time when I start for the day and every other time I fill the fuel tank. It litterally only takes 5 seconds, and it is great having a sharp chain.
1476104
The answer is "Yes". But, it arrives dull: I sharpened ours immediately, mostly using a file. HTH, Robert
597116
I have no idea, I guess you could research it on Black & Decker's website. But, I kind of doubt it as filing requires pressure and this tool is not designed to apply any pressure.
704363
No, you need to cut them yourself. I love these, because they are easy to hold on to, and are large.
701309
I read that someone else just used a file to sharpen the blades when they needed to.
1852825
Yes I belive so but it will take time and lots of work, it has no edge at all. You could easily mess it up if you don't know what your doing. You would have to start with a file not a sharpening stone.
2035216
Yes you could, you would need to file a usable edge first. These are not designed to remove large amounts of metal, but to put a fine edge.
1177447
I fold a paper towel and then turn the dowel so that the tray is fully open and I grab the blade with the towel. with my left hand and use my right hand to pop it up out where the sharpener is located. Be very careful. one slip could lead to the E.R. This is a COMERCIAL grade slicer, not one for rookies. Best bet would be chainmail gloves.
2090537
I don't think you would want to sharpen them. I have purchased a dozen of them and never sharpened any of them. I actually like it better when that point is gone.
1875671
Yes, you just have to file them a little bit. I have them on the takedown model and they are awesome.
222069
I'm not sure since I haven't had that issue so far. Have you tried to take them to a local hardware store to see if they can be sharpened? Sorry I wasn't able to help you.
1482781
you can slice them in half and use the blades. Though I just use shark single blades
197784
I don't use a mulching kit as these blades make giblets out of the grass. There is no tell tale grass row when mowing with these. After mowing 3 acres, three times with these blades, no sign of ware on the blades, just shiny blades. Cutting tough Bahia grass and the first blades I ever used on the ZT-4200 that would mow 3 times without being sharpened.
916818
I have never heard of an auto-sharpener. Knowing how the chain saw blade teeth have the sharp edge on the inside of each tooth I can't imagine how an auto sharpener could even work. I think that someone may be pulling your leg! I use a small file and it works just file.
930236
No they can't be sharpened. Even if they could be it might not be worth it to sharpen them. Might be the same amount of money to just buy new ones.