Thanks, Tom! We appreciate your business, and your kind words.

Real name is Neil H. Tom Boyd is my KZfaq name. Just for clarification.

@@lights80088 Ah, got it. Thanks for the clarification, Neil. And thanks for the support!

You're welcome. Thank you for your business and kind words! We appreciate your support.

Thanks for the encouraging words! We have always preferred straight-forward, no nonsense communication. Glad you liked the video, and we appreciate that you took the time to leave a positive comment.

Thank you, David, for taking the time to leave such a nice comment! We appreciate your business and support. And we hope your 5005 serves you well for many years!

My son just purchased it thanks

Thanks, Andrew! We are grateful to have such a great base of current and future customers, and we always strive to live up to their highest expectations. Our production team and customer support are here for you for the life of your sharpener!

We really appreciate your business and your support! Wishing you many years of great service from your 5005.

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

Thank you! We appreciate your comment. Many professional landscapers have decided it's a great tool for use in the field as well. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! We're glad the video helped. We appreciate your business and support!

Thanks, Reid! We appreciate your business and comment. If you have any questions after getting set up, feel free to check in with us.

Thank you for the compliment! Making videos can sometimes be a bit intimidating, so we appreciate your encouraging comment.

Thanks Bryan! That is good to hear. We Appreciate your support and hope that your 5005 is a tool that serves you well for many years.

Thank you!

You're very welcome, Dean!

Thanks for the compliment! We're happy that you're pleased with your sharpener, and took the time to let us know. Wishing you many years of great service from your All American Sharpener!

Thanks, Jack. Glad to hear you are happy with your 5000!

Thank you!

Wishing you consistently sharp blades for many years to come! Reach out to support@allamericansharpener.com if you need any assistance as you're getting going.

The EGO blade will fit, with a simple adjustment. The left side vise plate is designed to be rotated to accommodate smaller, more narrow blades. I will leave a link below to a video showing that process. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9ySfa6d3auUfps.html (should start around the 5:33 mark)

Thank you for your comment, and your support!

Thank you! We appreciate your interest and support.

@@AllAmericanSharpener You'd be amazed at the amount of stuff that's for sale out there that hasn't had a lot of thought put into it, very frustrating for the end user. 1 example off the top of my head is when you buy a really expensive exhaust system for your motorcycle and the don't put a set of header gaskets in the kit, they are probably less than a dollar a piece wholesale.

Thank you! Nothing makes us happier than satisfied customers!

You're welcome.

We're excited for your Model 5005 to get to you, too! It will go out with UPS this afternoon, and you will likely have it before the week is out. Let us know if you need any help as you're getting set up. Wishing you many years of great service from your Model 5005!

@@AllAmericanSharpener thank you!

Thanks!

That's great, Jim! Wishing you many seasons of sharp blades, and great service from your Model 5005!

If you are matching your grinding angle to a factory bevel, and 45 degrees is working, you're good to stick with that. Blades on most John Deere's, for instance, require 45 degrees due to the shape of the blade. As you move toward the cutting edge from the center mounting area, there is often a tilt or twist that affects the necessary setting on the jig. The video link I've included may help when determining the correct angle for each of your blades. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7eUa9uTv83PoWQ.html

We have been asked many times if we have a balancer for sale, and we do not yet. But it is definitely on our list our new products we would like to develop!

Thank you for your business and compliment on the video! We don't have any strong grinder recommendations, as almost any 4.5 inch angle grinder will do the job. We have customers using very inexpensive grinders from Harbor Freight and others using expensive brand name cordless grinders. And they all get good results. It doesn't require a high rpm grinder. With that being said. We've been using a corded DeWalt (DWE4011) and a couple cordless Ryobi grinders. Find one that fits your budget and feature preferences. Think about how the power switch/trigger works and what would be most comfortable for you. For a disc, a 36 or 40 grit flap wheel is a good way to go. T29 (conical) or T27 (flat type) will both work fine. If you have a choice, go with the T29. Brand name discs tend to last longer (like DeWalt, Diablo, Milwaukee, etc …).

@@AllAmericanSharpener GOT-IT !!

@@AllAmericanSharpener - I'm looking at picking up a flap disc for my angle grinder to pair with my upcoming purchase of your Gen 2 model #5005. Can you expound a bit more on why the T-29 (conical) type flap discs are recommended over the T-27 (flat) type? I've read that the T-29 may give more of a convex grind than the typical "hollow" or concave grind of the T-27, which may be less desirable overall.

@@Devin_Schwartz - The main reason we suggest a T29 over a T27 is because the approach angle is matched a little better with the T29 as you start to grind your blade in our jig. But there is very little difference in the grind you will see with either type. Both types of flap discs will give very similar results in this situation. Because of the "cushioning" effect of the flap discs, you will probably see a more convex grind with both types. If you prefer or seek a more concave grind, you may need to choose a hard disc. But a hard disc is much less forgiving and can gouge over overheat the metal more easily. The link below is for a section of video (starting around the 6 min 25 sec mark) where Todd talks about this in a little more detail. This may be more informative as well. Thank you for your interest! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9ySfa6d3auUfps.html

Hi David. Both types will work equally as well. But if there is a choice, we probably favor the T29 discs slightly, because they match the approach angle of the grind a little better.

Thanks Paul. Getting our product to other countries has been challenging, for sure. We hope to eventually stock units closer to you, so shipping costs won't be so high.

@@AllAmericanSharpener I would have definitely bought one at the right price 100% and everyone over here I have shown it too loves it . It’s a pity you guys over the pond get the best products to use . I’m looking to buy a hustler stand on too and it’s so much more expensive over here . The market is so big over in the Uk if the price didn’t go up so much . But keep up the great work 👍🏻

Thank you!

Thanks for the suggestion! We will add that to our list of videos to do.

We prefer the more coarse 40 grit, but some people like the smoother finish they get from a 60 or 80 grit disc. They will both work just as well. The 40 grit will remove more material faster, and the 80 grit will leave a smoother grind. It's totally personal preference. Thanks for your interest!

@@AllAmericanSharpener thank you. Three reasons I’ll be buying: 1. Watched videos and read about it. 2. Ratings and comments are high and incredibly complimentary. 3. No one is selling them in the used markets.

@@Itseasierthanwemakeit Thank you for that show of support for us and our products. We look forward to serving you as a customer!

We would recommend it. Not because it's an upsell, but because we know you won't have regrets. Sometimes, when customers choose one of the other two units, they wish they had the ability to easily adjust to angles beyond 30 degrees. The 5005 Gen 2 is the only model that can easily do that. When looking at photos of your blades online, I think they may work with 30 degrees. But if they do need 35 degrees, or if you decide to switch to a different style blade in the future, you will be covered with angles on the 5005. Thanks for your interest! If you have more questions, or want to go into more detail, feel free to email our support team at: support@allamericansharpener.com

Hi James. It sounds like you are referring to a counterclockwise blade. You can grind on the edge down below for a blade like that. The angle settings should remain the same. But it will be a mirror action from when you grind above the vise mount. Here is a link to an older video where Todd demonstrates this action (starting around the 1 min mark). In the video, he is showing an older "EXT" model. But the "EXT" version is no longer needed or available. The new Gen 2 models that we currently produce have the extra arm length built in. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iN58jKSE193Nc6s.html I'm not sure if we are qualified to say when a blade should be replaced. We'd be more comfortable if you asked the blade manufacturer that question. But if the blade edge is worn far enough back that it's affecting the integrity of the blade, we would replace it. If you have more questions, feel free to follow up with our support department by emailing: support@allamericansharpener.com

@@AllAmericanSharpener Thank you.

@@jamesvertrees5857 You're welcome. Thank you!

Thanks for the support!

Thanks Bill. We have some pretty smart customers who have made adjustments or modifications to sharpen other types of blades. We can only recommend that our jig be used on mower blades, but if you are happy, we are happy. Thanks for watching and for the compliment!

This seems to happen with softer metal blades. You can either clean it up with a file, or lightly touch it up with the grinder by hand. Using a finer grit grinding disk may help as well.

@@AllAmericanSharpener If I undrstand , the ext will easily provide the flat burnish

@@jackfoster8319 The burnish will depend mostly on the type if grinding disc used and the blade metal. The EXT models are specifically made to handle counterclockwise spinning mower blades. But any of our jigs should make it possible to get a good clean finish on the grind.

LamBeau Leeper Get it a coat! Sorry...... 😊. I just couldn’t resist. Maybe I’ve had one too many Mountain Dews.... 😊

No, you should only grind on the top beveled side of the blade. We usually use a wire cup attachment to clean grass and debris from the back side. Grinding on the back could compromise the sturdiness of blade, and doesn't contribute to getting a sharper edge.

when doing this as a Pro, I had a sealed needle bearing for my 3/4 shaft blades. Still have it my my blade steed. Churches have many shaft configurations. I gave up and finally used a cone.

Commercial equipment work at High blade speed. Balanced and sharp works better.

I went looking on Google. I think you mean Stens Magna Matic 1000. 👍

Our sharpeners were designed specifically for lawn mower blades, and require about 2 inches of flat metal to mount in the vise (with no blade edge), and a blade that runs straight from the mounting point. Since most knives and swords tend to curve toward the tip (and lack the flat area for mounting), our units are typically not applicable to those types of blades.

This video was created before the Model 5005 existed. So there was no option to go to 40 degrees. Thank you for watching!

yeah sure!! and screw the thing up beyond repair!!!! lol!!!!

You aren't the first customer to raise the same question. While the rightward pressure on the angle grinder in the guide arm requires a bit of "muscle memory", we didn't feel the extra cost to create a locking system would balance out the benefits to the majority of our customers. We wanted (and continue to want) to provide the highest quality tool at the most affordable price. We're happy you've found a simple solution that will work out for you. We're grateful for your feedback, and for your business.

Well after another week tried it on another set of blades and it just takes too much off, so either these Walker blades were never and aren’t 30 degrees or I just cannot get the grinder to do the cutting edge always starts it’s own bevel no matter where I have it set. Hopefully they have a return policy because it’s ruined two sets now

@@ceciltuttle743 Our experience and customer feedback on Walker blades is that the 35 degree setting is a good match for the factory bevel. I think the best way to suss out the issue you're having with angle would be a phone call to us. We're happy to work to resolve this, and are available M-F 8am-4:30 at 419-823-7787.

TO ANYONE REASING THIS THREAD: I had a nice conversation with them over the phone and discussed I didn’t like that I had to basically make my own new bevel on my walker blades. Now I know “you should let do that”, but if you know how to grind and balance metal it’s quite ok especially if those blades are 7-8 years old. That being said I decided to put those newly beveled Walker blades out and mow with them today and it gave a better cut than I’ve ever seen on a Walker, and I say that with an eye popping WOW that’s amazing. Also came back already took them off and they weren’t razor sharp because of the early morning wetness on a few lawns and then cutting ten more, I did 3 passes sharp as a razor again. So to those Walker guys that have issues like me where you want it at 30 I don’t see why you wouldn’t is all I’m saying unless a Walker rep can explain to me how it could hurt or put extra stressed on my gearboxes or engine with less metal provided they are balanced.

This is likely geared for professional lawn care companies, who should be using the best quality blades for their customers.

@@elitelawncare4655 .... Thats your take on it , it could be for anyone wanting to sharpen their blades, the title does say ALL AMERICAN SHARPENER

@@goodboyringo9716 sharpen friends and neighbors blades for a reasonable price and ultimately have them pay for it. That’s what I did. Now, I have a side hobby and get paid for it.

Americans have been spoiled by cheap Chinese crap copies that look like the originals but fall short. I prefer to buy once/cry once about the price and have a tool that works.