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Sharp lawn mower blades are necessary for a good-looking lawn. Mowing with a dull blade can create a ragged cut, turning grass brown. Knowing how to sharpen mower blades keeps your grass green and healthy. Your mower will last longer, too. This guide will teach you how to sharpen lawn mower blades: thd.co/3GDfl3W
You’ll learn how to tell if the blade is dull and how to fix it. With a few tools and some practice, you’ll be sharpening a lawn mower blade with ease.
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@AwesomeProjects20 2 месяца назад

That’s why you buy two blades. Replaced the old with the new. That way you’re ready to get to work. Afterwards, sharpen and save the old blade. Swap out again when needed.

@steve7220 Год назад

For those of you that are doing this for the first time you do not need the 558 tools that Home Depot is hoping you will buy from them to do this simple task. Do a little more research.

@Spacejockey426 24 дня назад

They're just being thorough, for safety's sake. I was taken aback by the whole list myself, but I think the gloves, file, marker (or even a piece of masking tape), screwdriver and ratchet are good enough to get the job done.

@ElGeecho 10 месяцев назад

That list of tools and supplies almost feels like satire. It goes on and on.

@ikbenvoetbal 4 месяца назад

In order to sharpen your pencil, you'll need: A pencil A pencil sharpener Gloves Googles A tape measure A supervisor A cup of coffee Health insurance

@Kloops 2 месяца назад

First aid kit. Eye patch Earbuds Charged phone Music on your phone RU-vid tutorials Snacks Drinks Sandwich Bug spray Sunscreen Kids to help distract

@Kerry1960 2 месяца назад

I shop at Home Depot, but this video is insulting even to morons.

@daimyo2k Месяц назад

I know, but really all you need is the wrench, WD40, gloves and file.

@aaronzepplin2491 Год назад

The easy answer is a vice and metal file (or drill attachment, grinder, use common sense). Home Depot wants you to buy all that stuff, but the quick answer is a vice and metal file.

@rezathenightfly 8 месяцев назад

Exactly! I stopped watching this useless video as soon as she started rattling off the plethora of "required" stuff just to sharpen the blade. Nice try HD!

@LucasVitorFonseca Месяц назад

With these 'required' tools you can also disassembly and assemble a F-22 raptor.

@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH 24 дня назад

😂

@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH 24 дня назад

I had absolutely no idea that I’d actually need a mower to do this.😂

@boomer2095 9 месяцев назад

Bought a home last year with 5 acres. Never mowed since I was a kid. The prev owner sold me his JD x384 and mowed it 4 times, and had JD service come pick it up for service and found out it was almost $300 for an oil change and the kit is about $37 and new blades are around $60. So $200 more. I decided this year to spend the $200 on everything to do it myself and then it is only $100 season for maintenance kit and blades if I screw up sharpening them. After one mowing the new blades had absolutely no edge on them and was just beating the grass. Better to learn how to sharpen blades. BTW any lawnmower service is seven weeks behind and another reason to learn to do it yourself.

@Blacktop503 6 месяцев назад

Gave up after reach no 5 on the list of 50 things needed. I'm just going to use just 1 tool....a file!!!!!

@tommycrossman6297 2 месяца назад

OMG, $200 in tools to sharpen a $20 blade.

@MrDefinitionMan Месяц назад

Home depot sells tools

@civsiracer Год назад

If you wedge the 2x4 behind the blade, you can bend the blade if the have to put much force on the bolt/nut to remove it...

@jenkemjones68 Месяц назад

I have to always use a breaker bar which risks stripping the nut.Never had a blade come off that easy first time.

@nsaylor9 11 месяцев назад

lol it took this lady like two minutes to list the tools needed to sharpen a mower blade. It’s not brain surgery.

@Jman6582 Месяц назад

Thankyou so much for the tips for repairing the lawn mowers and weed eaters, sincerely yours Joseph Lama from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿

@colt5189 Год назад

I bought one of those wobble balancers. I got the metal one. And I think they are just junk as there is too high a margin of error. As I found the blade can slide around a little on top of the balancer giving you different readings. At the home on the cheap, the best method I think is the nail or screwdriver method. I'd say that should put you in the ballpark as it won't be perfectly balanced even if it shows it is, but hopefully it'll be within range of acceptable. The best would be those magnetic balancers that are mounted on the wall. If you take your blades to a shop to get sharpened, make sure they have a magnetic wall balancer to check balance. Otherwise, you might as well just sharpen and check at home. Which would pay itself off anyways since you wouldn't be paying a shop to sharpen them.

@cuthwulf Месяц назад

My lawnmower costs me $169. The items I need to sharpen the blade cost me $453.

@peterstanghellini393 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. I usually just tip mower backwards to clean it after each use.

@djdedeo0 9 месяцев назад

You just need a wrench and somethin to shaen blade. Not the 40 to kit mentioned.

@Meenadevidasi 2 года назад

Thank you.

@applelemming Год назад

You are welcome.

@jasonstarnes7265 2 года назад

How about a link for the kit.

@woodrecordsco 2 месяца назад

This was great… just a few tools!

@ut93rph 11 месяцев назад

Also....have always been taught to never place mower on its side.....always lean it backwards. This prevents oil loss and none to empty gas. Maybe this one is a new configuration because she seems knowledgeable and well prepared with all of those tools....can build a house after the mowing is done.

@wxyzxdll 4 месяца назад

Depends, 2 stroke mowers no problem, 4 strokes probably need to limit the side flip to 60 degress or so.

@ihabiano Месяц назад

Great video!

@eddiereyna1155 Месяц назад

What is the torque very tight could be different depending on the size of the person

@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH 24 дня назад

I said to hell with it after all those damn tools and materials 😂

@SnarlyCharly 11 месяцев назад

Talk about over-complicating such a simple job... I just tip my mower backward, unbolt the blade, sharpen each end on my workbench grinder, and then bolt it back on. Simple as that. No need for the 50 tools here that they hope you'll swing by Home Depot to buy.

@wxyzxdll 4 месяца назад

I dont even take the blade off, you can sharpen right on the machine.

@laborer8815 14 дней назад

On mine I just disconnect the throttle cable from the handle before I do any work.

@nicholasmeans1688 2 месяца назад

Might as well stop by the store and get a 6 pack after hunting down all those items in Home Depot. 2 hours in Home Depot and she said an hour to do the sharpening so three hours of your weekend is shot.😂

@Worththegreat 9 месяцев назад

Where can i buy?

@samuelmorado70 Месяц назад

OMG. Angle grinder is all I used.

@jenkemjones68 Месяц назад

Me too.With a tiger paw or grinding rock.Tiger paw puts a finer edge though.

@sethwestbrook8263 Год назад

I like to sharpen mine to where i can shave my arm

@scottk2774 Год назад

Cut the clip off at 1:24. That’s way too much crap already! I’m going find another video that makes it easier. Same result, but less fuss.

@jeffreyesguitar5129 6 месяцев назад

“Next you can ALSO” yall 😂😂😂

@AJ-gz6qd 3 месяца назад

I turned it off after the need list.

@justin15157 Год назад

Great simple video

@davidgolnick1403 Месяц назад

Lol taping the spark plug

@laborer8815 14 дней назад

I just disconnect the throttle cable from my mower handle.

@serenitybobful Месяц назад

All that and they didn’t torque it off?

@xraysandaliens 11 месяцев назад

if you are using metal files, use a HANDLE. also this is not the most efficient way to use the sharpening stone drill attachment.

@DrCarl88 Год назад

She said nuts Ha ah hahh ha ha aaah ah

@nicholasdeluca3580 11 месяцев назад

WoW .... ll those safety issues and .... then watching all that WD40 go into the grass, as she sorays the nut, so you will have a lovely brown spot for about 5 or 6 years.

@ChokingHZRD 2 месяца назад

Almost easier to just buy a new blade every year

@dtrn750 4 месяца назад

Very informative video.

@CloudfeatherRusticWorks Месяц назад

WD40 is *not* a penetratimg fluid.

@sgeilik 5 месяцев назад

You forgot to mention that it would be great to wear a mask, a pair of garden boots, long brimmed hat, sun glasses, and, of course, a brand new plastic brain replacement (of course all bought at Home Depot)

@michaeljones4562 3 месяца назад

So your saying.. all I have to do to sharpen my blade is to round up 150 tools and supplies and viola!!! This is a 6 min video and 5 minutes of it is telling what you need to do the job

@jenkemjones68 Месяц назад

We all know the main blade nut always comes off simply using a 6" socket wrench with little effort.

@roberco4900 Месяц назад

The installation at the end is dangerous. Make sure to use a socket extender to keep hands away from the blade in case the socket slips.

@accidental_relevance 3 месяца назад

Half as many steps for the electric, but it doesn't sound as good : )

@silverstasher9912 10 часов назад

Wow this is insane only need 50 tools 😂😂

@philg4116 Месяц назад

Actually, dull totally round edged blades cut well. How? The grass slams into the blade surface at high velocity and flattens there, and then the coefficient of friction won't let it just slide off. But since the blade ain't stopping, the grass is then torn off a bit below. Therefore, sharpening blades is overrated.

@9th_child 8 месяцев назад

You need too much equipment just to sharpen a blade. On top of that you should have listed links to the equipment Other videos on RU-vid are much easier

@johnlaing9124 3 месяца назад

Doing an engine reconditioning? All those tools.

@KingOfStaples 2 месяца назад

Just buy a file haha this is ridiculous

@j10001 Месяц назад

Haha yeah it says buy the whole store for a simple job

@bencolombia337 4 месяца назад

Really useful video. Thanks a lot.

@mickistevens4886 7 дней назад

Only as sharp as a butter knife? You must have butter-grass.

@rcjr1371 3 месяца назад

Grinder is much faster.

@colt5189 Год назад

I went 15 years on a factory blade push mower before replacing the blade just because of time. Makes me wonder how necessary a perfectly sharp blade is needed since I went 15 years and could have kept going without ever sharpening.

@wxyzxdll 4 месяца назад

As long as the blade exists, it will cut, but you clearly have no idea of the improved cutting peroformance a sharp blade gives.

@willahelmpowers4835 3 месяца назад

Yeah, I'm near 55yo, had probably 4 or 5 mowers over the last 40 years, never sharpened or changed a blade on any of them and have occasionally hit curbs, rocks, pieces of metal people thrown in the yard, as I live on a corner in a big city, but then again I am not concerned about having my yard featured in Better Homes and Garden Magazine or winning an award. I just want my grass cut every couple weeks so it doesn't become a knee high jungle. It looks about the same as 99% of other peoples yards that I see. Since my current Honda push mower is over a decade old I think I might just spend the $20 for a new blade and see if it really makes much difference. Definitely not knocking anyone from sharpening theirs though. If you have the time, tools and inclination, it probably will be easier on your motor, cut smoother & save on a new blade cost.

@colt5189 3 месяца назад

@@willahelmpowers4835 Make sure to check the balance, as I've had to have brand new blades sharpened because they didn't balance.

@willahelmpowers4835 3 месяца назад

@@colt5189Thanks for the heads up and tip on that.

@thomasarcher642 20 дней назад

I’m sure Home Depot will sell you all that crap to 😂😂😂… next video

@codyarnold1411 2 месяца назад

Lol Jesus. I just leave mine on the mower and put it on a couple saw horses. Cuts out 90% of those supplies

@louherring 2 месяца назад

Hmm, I just removed my blade with only a socket wrench. I must have done it wrong.

@gaiustacitus4242 Год назад

Here's the best advice you will ever get about sharpening lawn mower blades. These blades typically cost about $20 each. Don't waste your time sharpening and balancing the blades. Replace them instead.

@bretthendrick934 Месяц назад

With a sharp blade... you can mow your weeds better. Add some weed killer to that "required" item list lol

@ameerkasana7319 10 месяцев назад

Personally I wouldn’t wear 12 inch thick gloves to check for sharpness of the blades lmao

@lucycats6282 11 месяцев назад

3 rd issue is turning the mower on its side to remove the blade, you’ll lose oil or fuel or both, tip the mower up from the front

@morlamweb 9 месяцев назад

Or, get an electric lawnmower.

@ghoul4894 Месяц назад

all u need is a wrench and sharpener

@Anonymous_9037 Месяц назад

I dont know who taught you this but you 1000% dont need all that

@titomendoza8071 11 месяцев назад

I was trying to buy one at Home Depot but the workers seem to avoid customers everywhere you go. None of them are helpful

@Anamnesis 10 месяцев назад

If you wish to sharpen your lawnmower blade, you must first invent a lawnmower.

@arte9855 Месяц назад

Is this an April's tool joke? California home Depot how to video sponsored by home Depot...run out an get all then new tools. A 14-15mm wrench and a hand file. You don't need a shed full of tools.

@ETXYardSolutions 28 дней назад

Women always make things more difficult.

@natenatenate100 2 месяца назад

She mowing a bunch of clover

@ceciliosoto526 Год назад

Am I supposed to sharpen a brand new lawn mower blade?

@JadenXI Год назад

@steve7220 Год назад

No you just need the 558 tools they say you need when it is time to sharpen it.

@kissmetess 27 дней назад

Well to be honest her lawn looks like...😢😅 should I say it ! Lol

@wadejnelson 27 дней назад

don’t want a girl telling me all this

@LucentLeo 13 дней назад

Lmao, she knows it and you don't so just learn.

@MikeJonas-um8ou Месяц назад

Hahaha this is not a makeup session, just remove the blade grab a file and get to it.

@Cr7sui1762 2 месяца назад

Just buy a new mower 😂

@TheYoutubeKid1 10 месяцев назад

Just buy a new blade than spend money on all the tools

@Delorean216 26 дней назад

If your complaining about buying tools you ain’t a man

@jayman6868 Месяц назад

Wow. Just buy a new blade, but not from Home Depot.

@allanfoster8359 23 дня назад

Jesus christ What are you changing the oil on the fucking thing It's I just want sharpen blades

@brilleexme9413 Год назад

You need all this and 2 million dollars in the bank

@mraxfdisco Год назад

😂

@unknown-ub9rz Год назад

insanity... who makes these videos filled with bad advice and errors?

@urbanman1516 2 года назад

Cheaper to just buy a new lawnmower than spend money on all those 'required' tools.

@applelemming Год назад

Not true.

@xj31 Год назад

I buy 2 new blades every year. Time is money and I'd rather do it in under a minute

@justin15157 Год назад

Lol how stupid to waste that money. Your life though

@eltoppdog Год назад

While blades are pretty cheap, if you own a house you should own most of those tools anyways. And if you don't, you SHOULD. They are cheap and very versatile.

@aaronzepplin2491 Год назад

Exactly what I was just going to say

@user-oh1yj2pz4z Месяц назад

Your garden is a mess ..

@2._-1.-_ 19 дней назад

Frikkin Home Depot on the DEI bandwagon. As if this lady ever touched mower blades before. FAIL!

@lucycats6282 11 месяцев назад

4th issue is a woman Trying to tell me how to sharpen a lawn mower blade

@nosferatuzodd9881 Год назад

This video is horrible tutorial because ur not supposed to lean on the side

@colt5189 Год назад

How are you supposed to position the mower so you can remove the blade?

@morgizmo87 Год назад

@@colt5189 spark plug up, usually tip front up. Do not tip gas mower on side. Edit: She empties tanks before tipping, so then it doesnt matter. It you lift from front you can skip that step.

@colt5189 Год назад

@@morgizmo87 Tipping front up is kind of hard because of the rear handles not letting you tip it up far enough. I had planned to mow and let it run out of gas, then tip over.

@TheMatz86 Год назад

Also, never use a file without a handle. She's forcing it into her hand.

@colt5189 Год назад

@@morgizmo87 I got my blade swapped out with a new one I had got sharpened since it was not balanced from the manufacturer for some reason. I could have just waited when I changed the oil a few days later as you have to tip it on it's side to change the oil. But when I changed the blade, I ended up propping the front two wheels on something and there was enough room with me laying underneath. Though this is only the 2nd time I've changed the blade on this push mower. The first time, I went nearly 15 years on the factory blade and belt. Which makes me wonder how necessary sharpening a blade really is.

@lucycats6282 11 месяцев назад

The first issue is a woman telling me how to sharpen a lawn mower blade