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@The_Mace2 ай бұрын
Five mowers? Impressive! I've always said, "He who dies with the most outdoor power equipment, wins."
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Had 8 the other week. Two will be going up for sale soon. But what if the equipment doesn’t run?? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 I get a lot of hand me down equipment in this garage all the time that won’t start. Still count?
@The_MaceАй бұрын
@@GarageGear Still counts!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@The_Mace today were up to 9. The garage gal isn’t happy lol
@timpmuldoon7362 ай бұрын
Great Video..👍🏼 JB try using 60grit flapper disc won’t over heat & loose temper in blade
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing Tim!
@maltedbarley12 ай бұрын
I have one of these and absolutely love mine. I’ve always angle ground but this makes a beautiful edge
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Right there with ya on this one malted! Works great! 👍
@edrodrigues5623Ай бұрын
Only level spot we have in the house to balance blades is on the kitchen countertop. She hasn't seen me do it or is ok with it. 😉Good video JB..
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Nice Ed! Your secret is safe with me! 👍😉
@greggmelissawindrim67832 ай бұрын
Great video ! I think I'll go sharpen my blades right now ( lawn domination !! )
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
ROCK ON GREGG! Go for it👍
@garyalensr2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love Saturday mornings, coffee and Garage Gear review, what more can ya ask for? JB, your reviews are awesome brother. Whats weird is i put one of these in my Amazon cart on Tuesday. Ive been on the edge about this mainly because i only have my rider blades and pusher blades. Do you think ot would be a good investment for just 3 blades? One more question? What should a spark plug look like when you have a perfectly tuned trimmer or blower? Maybe you can make a video on a good looking plug and a poorly tuned trimmer/blower plug? Have a great weekend and week ahead my friend
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Hey Gary! First off appreciate the positive feedback! Thanks for the kind words! I would recommend the sharpener! It saves me a bunch of time and trouble since it holds my grinder at the perfect angle everytime. A bunch of blades goes quick once you set your angles! As far as plugs go I clean mine usually once a season. A normal plug for me is usually a little dark or fouled. Not all gooped up or anything. Hope this makes sense. Have a good weekend bud!
@garygangster241418 күн бұрын
@@GarageGear Light brown color no oily deposit.. good to check gap with a feeler gauge using the manufacturer specifications
@johnbelliveau47042 ай бұрын
Hey JB, good to see you in the garage again, just wanted to say hi and I will check this out. You make it look easy. Be Well my friend.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Don’t worry John I practically live in that garage! lol! If the neighbors don’t see me in the garage they get concerned lol! Definitely worth checking out! Good to hear from you as always! Have a good weekend bud!
@warrenpeas9 күн бұрын
beware the knockoffs. the one i have is very flimsy aluminum and the main arm flexes when you touch the blade
@GarageGear9 күн бұрын
@@warrenpeas thanks for sharing
@pjpankratz88292 ай бұрын
I picked one up a few weeks ago - just need to mount it and sharpen up some blades!. Glad my knock off purchase will work well.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
ROCK ON PJ! Thanks for watching bud!
@kenjones41392 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great review and tutorial. I bought the All-American last spring and really wondered about the quality of the knock-offs. I made a 2x4 mount to clamp in my old Black & Decker workmate so its portable works great! I even put a vertical piece on ine end and mounted my Oregon Blade balancer to it. Also, I use a Dewalt cordless grinder and yes, the batteries get "in the way", but as long as you keep the battery above the arms when grinding, it's a non-issue
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Sounds like you got a pretty decent set up there Ken! A one stop shop for blade sharpening! 👍
@stashoramaАй бұрын
@@GarageGear You could also bolt the fixture to a piece of steel square tube. Then, when you need to use the fixture, you can clamp it in your bench vise and store it when not in use.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@stashorama good idea!
@robbonvini22952 ай бұрын
Great tutorial and objective opinion! Love my grinder... and I'm a 30 degree guy for both of my mowers (Toro 21" recycler and 12 yr old Ferris 36" Belt Drive). Thanks JB!!
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Hey Rob thanks for watching bud! And thanks for sharing your angle! 👍
@CALVINLNIKONT2 ай бұрын
Never take more material off of the sharpened edge to balance the blade. Take material off of somewhere else on the heavy side like the backside of the blade.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@garygangster241418 күн бұрын
Great video.. I just ordered that same sharpener from Amazon before checking you out..
@GarageGear17 күн бұрын
@@garygangster2414 ROCK ON Gary! 👍
@justinfunke344813 күн бұрын
Any issues with the bolt on the middle pivot backing out every you make a few passes? Tighten it to much and it won’t pivot, just tight enough to pivot and mine ends up walking out.
@GarageGear13 күн бұрын
@@justinfunke3448 no issues! Everything moves as it should. 👍
@515Mike2 ай бұрын
I have the All American sharpener. The thing is awesome. Great design, knockoff or not!
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Definitely! Love the consistency on these things! Have a good weekend Mike!
@douglaslippertindy2 ай бұрын
Dang. Just clicked on your link to purchase and got the “currently unavailable.” Message? Did you break the internet, JB, with your recommendation? In any case, I need one of these and hope they are available soon.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Hey Doug I put a second link in the description! 👍
@kencurtis2282 ай бұрын
TY for Sharing
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Ken! 👍
@paulmysliborski48322 ай бұрын
Hmm…. I might give this a shot. I’ve always freehanded my grinder, but this might be cool to play with… 👍🏻
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
I was a little weary at first with this thing but grew to like it once I dialed in my angle. Nice sharp blades on everything! What’s the plan for the rest of the weekend my man?
@ecttreker98162 ай бұрын
Good info, as always JB 👍👍
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks for watching ECT! Have a good week bud!
@stevepelino5986Ай бұрын
Great video. I’ve always struggled with keeping my edges consistent with the angle grinder. This could be a game changer. Thanks Man!!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@stevepelino5986 you got it. Hope it helps!
@stephenrickjr.75192 ай бұрын
A great idea, 😊 !
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Stephen!
@dgoode28462 ай бұрын
Thank you
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
You got it dgoode!👍
@kevinseversonandhisvizslas82872 ай бұрын
I just use a grinder w a sandpaper blade and I eyeball it. it’s never been a problem, should I not do it that way??
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
If it’s working keep doing it Kevin! 👍
@bc454irocz89Ай бұрын
the best lawn blade sharpener is a hand file
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@bc454irocz89 the old school way just works
@DitchDr1012 ай бұрын
Dang, it’s sold out on Amazon
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
I put another link in the description👍
@DitchDr1012 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear thank you!
@srtswpak47Ай бұрын
I'm in for one once it's back in stock. Curious what angle JB would use on his new super recycler, 21564. 30 still?
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@srtswpak47 yeah I would stick with 30! I put an additional link in there if that helps!
@srtswpak47Ай бұрын
First link is back in stock and I snagged one. Thanks for the great content!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@srtswpak47 ROCK ON! Appreciate you my friend!
@derrasenmaher97302 ай бұрын
Some say a bench grinder is best, others just use the angle grinder with a flapper disc.. now everyone has its own favourite but I Think I take a look at one of these sharpeners
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
They are worth a look Der!👍
@derrasenmaher97302 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear yes but the problem is I am from germany, so maybe they are not available over here. But I take a look today 👍🏻
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@derrasenmaher9730 go for it!
@mattbannon76572 ай бұрын
Old school vice and a file and when I have the option I buy American every time no judgment but that’s just me
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and watching Matt! 👍
@leechburglightsАй бұрын
I love America too. But when it comes to keeping money in my pocket and paying the bills... the bills always win. Maybe someday everything will just be made in America?
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@leechburglights that would be great!
@Starman24402 ай бұрын
I have the $10.00 HF angle grinder mentioned and use coarse flap wheel to sharpen mine. You clamp the blades down and push the flap wheel over its edge. Very easy to hold at the same angle and it takes little time, I see no reason for the guide unless you sharpen very often or have many blades to sharpen. I sharpen 5 blades nut once a year. Used to use a bench grinder; and angle grinder is a better way.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing starman!
@BigDaddysGarageАй бұрын
I might have to check that thing out!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Totally worth a look flint! Have a good week buddy!
@LucRobertPoirierАй бұрын
Too funny! I literally got the Amazon model YESTERDAY but haven't set it up yet so the timing of your video is PERFECT! Thanks for the additional tips & tricks at the end. Much appreciated, nicely done and thanks for this!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@LucRobertPoirier awesome my friend! The timing of this couldn’t have been better! Have fun sharpening! 👍
@electroddxful2 ай бұрын
Great video. Just remind me of doing mine 🙏👍🙏You rock JB👍👍👍👍
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
YOU ROCK RAY! Thanks for watching and being a cool fan as always👍
@genesmay6589Ай бұрын
Belt sander always worked enough for me.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@genesmay6589 cool gene! Thanks for sharing
@smittyone662 ай бұрын
great video JB
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching smitty have a great weekend!
@garrettb692 ай бұрын
Will we need an adapter for the Honda dual mulching blade?
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Hey Garrett! No you will not those are separate blades! 👍👍
@kenjones41392 ай бұрын
The All- American does have an adapter required to do one of the Honda dual blades properly. And it needs to be mounted differently depending in the blade generation. In my opinion, it makes huge difference. I did a couple of very dinged-up sets for a neighbor and his son which they were going to toss as a training for myself. They came out neatly perfect and they now use the blades again
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@kenjones4139 thanks for sharing Ken!
@philliphall51982 ай бұрын
Just buy it and raise the yard prices to pay for it 😊😊😊😊
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Not a bad idea!
@dankramer7142Ай бұрын
Great video! Do you recommend spraying a layer of paint on the newly sharpened blades for storage? I have 4 sets of blades and obviously can't use them all at once.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@dankramer7142 hey Dan! Paint usually comes right off when you start mowing with them. I would just coat them in wd40 really quick and that will work fine for storage
@CuttaSquad2 ай бұрын
I got one. Works great. Did a video on one also. 💪🏽
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Awesome brother! I’ll check it out! How’s your business going lately?
@ChuckP25.2 ай бұрын
Hey JB, I sharpen my blades every 2 weeks or so. I have about 3 acres to work with. Thumbs up.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Hey Chuck! You got quite a bit there! Awesome my friend! How do you prefer to sharpen them?
@ChuckP25.2 ай бұрын
I use an angle grinder. I know. Bad.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@ChuckP25. nothing wrong with it if you can maintain the angle! I’ve done it that way for decades too!
@liljoeii6091Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video good tool to have
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@liljoeii6091 definitely a good tool to have!
@johnfields48962 ай бұрын
No need in sharpening my blades. Have to replace them twice a yr. Sand grinds them to nothing
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! That can really grind them down
@johnfields48962 ай бұрын
It's brutal
@MrMnmn911Ай бұрын
OK. Good review. But it is not _"the same exact thing",_ if it was all the guide pins would be good, not kinda good.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@MrMnmn911 thanks for watching mr. M
@mattbanks6024Ай бұрын
Great video!! Looks like Rwood and Foxhunt :-)
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks Matt! Ya never know lol
@Ladysman_2172 ай бұрын
Let’s not forget once you own one of these you’ll be the blade sharpening expert in your neighborhood. Charge $5 a blade to your neighbors and you’ll have it paid off in no time.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Very true Chet! Thanks for sharing 👍👍
@dennisoneal85052 күн бұрын
Good video and I like the comment about the prices, I agree, sometimes we just can't afford the cost of the name, whether is USA or Foreign. I'm still researching the blade sharpener, the knock off blade balancer is junk, even though a you tube video gave it a good/ or "same as" review.
@GarageGearКүн бұрын
@@dennisoneal8505 hey Dennis! Appreciate your positive feedback. If that price was closer to $100 or $150 I would consider it but at 5x the price that’s just too high for a tool that I personally don’t use all the time.
@JohnSmith-qy2wm2 ай бұрын
👍
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching John!
@Z28L982 ай бұрын
I have the All American Sharpener and absolutely love it.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Awesome Z28! Got a lot of blades to sharpen?
@Z28L982 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear 4 blades for my own lawnmowers. I have a 21in Gravely walk behind that's 10 years old and a Wright Stander B 48in. that I bought last year after I moved. I also sharpen my brother's and neighbor's blades.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@Z28L98 so you definitely got a few to do! 👍
@SingleStacked2 ай бұрын
The knock off I bought was garbage, very loose tolerances, not stainless. I bought the real deal, much better quality. Buy direct from factory for a cheaper price. No where near 4-5 times the cost as stated.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing last I check in their website they were $220. On Amazon they were $270. The one I bought was $60.
@djdawso2 ай бұрын
I got in the habit of always having a spare blade for my mower (currently an 80v Kobalt, which has been working great for the past 5 years). That way I can sharpen the spare blade and have it ready to swap at a moment's notice so I can mow when I want and sharpen the blade when I want. I also always put a little oil on the freshly sharpened blade to help prevent rust, but that's not a big deal.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Good idea preventing the rust!
@DMCnME2 ай бұрын
No judgement here JB. I tried to get one of those knockoffs… twice. Both times the unit showed up either missing parts or it felt super flimsy. I ended up getting the All Americ. Based on your video, looks like you found a winner. Regardless of manufacturer, these jigs are a massive help. I used to dread that job… not anymore. I found 35 degrees matched my blade best. Great stuff!!
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Awesome DMC! Definitely a massive help getting the job done! Thanks for sharing and watching!
@justinkolan55002 ай бұрын
JB. I love your videos. I have a lawn care business and I'm planning on buying McLane edger to help my business. I have a riding lawn mower and you videos helped me service it and wash the deck. Love your videos. Keep it up!
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Awesome Justin! Do you have a lot of lawns to mow each week? Appreciate the positive feedback my friend!
@justinkolan55002 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear I have about 5 but I'm still getting the business started. Do you have any cheap push mower recommendations
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@justinkolan5500 cool! If you can grab a Honda HRN216 you’ll have it for a while. Usually about $550. Toro recyclers are okay at about $450. Let me know if you got anymore questions bud
@rk22cc2 ай бұрын
USA first
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Thanks for watching rk
@starview7045Ай бұрын
Super detailed video as usual. Thank you :-)
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@starview7045 you got it starview! Thanks for watching!
@crisprtalk69632 ай бұрын
Currently unavailable
@GarageGearАй бұрын
I put a second link in the description
@DisgustedGenXr14 күн бұрын
My grass destroys my blade in 1 cut. 1/3 acre minus 2200 sqft house
@GarageGear14 күн бұрын
@@DisgustedGenXr do you have a lot of sand or dirt exposed in the lawn that is cutting it up by chance?
@DisgustedGenXr13 күн бұрын
@@GarageGear yup. Sugar sand in spots. Im going to put a good edge and then take another look
@GarageGear12 күн бұрын
@@DisgustedGenXr yeah that can eat them up!
@Silverface19872 ай бұрын
Nice review, not American but I get it.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching silver face!👍
@leechburglightsАй бұрын
Love that you're using a Harbor Freight grinder. That's the only grinder I own. I use it for projects like this... and not very often. I think I paid $10 for them back around 15 years ago. Goes to show that sometimes a cheap tool is all you really need, and that throwing $50 or $100 at a tool can be wasteful.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@leechburglights hey leech this is the only job it has. Cheap wins here!
@jaybooth48152 ай бұрын
Really great instructional video JB! You make it look simple. Even new blades that state, don’t need sharpening, actually really do. I’ll bet your getting some great use of your pool this past week! What’s up for the weekend? Cheers neighbor!
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Jay! New blades can definitely use a sharpening for sure! That tool makes quick work of it. Pool for sure multiple times. Bike rides and birthday parties! How about you?
@jaybooth48152 ай бұрын
Just chilling out today. Probably have the grandsons over for a bit tomorrow. You almost done with School?
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@jaybooth4815 home stretch! Onto the last week here! Thank god! Then I can start some fun stuff in the garage
@jaybooth4815Ай бұрын
@@GarageGearhey JB. I've got a Honda HRX217HYA sitting here if you're interested in doing an unboxing? Cheers buddy!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@jaybooth4815 I’ll be in touch about that! I may just take you up on that offer!
@angelicaconiguliaro31792 ай бұрын
Great video JB! I was looking at getting one but was a little leery. I'll order one now, "thru the link in the description"! Just a tip for you, always put the grinding wheel/disc facing up, grandfather told me that years ago. Never asked why but I'm sure there is a reason.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and watching my friend! Must be a reason to leave it up. Second time I heard this now lol!
@rellmonger7935Ай бұрын
I love mine, it's about 2.5yrs old. My lawn buddies be wanting me to sharpen their blades. I had 36" Bobcat, 32" Ferris, Husqvarna 800Awd 22", Honda 21" I do them 2x month
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@rellmonger7935 oh wow! Sounds like you could have a potential side hustle sharpening blades
@rellmonger7935Ай бұрын
@GarageGear yeap, Ima asked them for donation when they ask me too sharpen their blades. Flap disc cost.
@AllenTheWanderer2 ай бұрын
that's not a sharpener, just a guide.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
Well I’m going by the title that’s on the item on Amazon 👉amzn.to/3z8glwL thanks for watching
@Chief60672 ай бұрын
Question: if your putting your mower away for winter, is it advisable to coat the blade with say like a wd40 type product to keep it from rusting or is it ok to just clean the mower deck with a garden hose and put her away for winter?
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
I spray everything down with wd40 underneath before I tuck it away. Definitely a good plan!
@Chief60672 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear Awesome!!!! Thanks
@GarageGearАй бұрын
@@Chief6067 you got it!
@DisgustedGenXr14 күн бұрын
If your battery gets to in the way, flop the bar around so that the angle faces forward on the arm that moves, instead of back towards you, if that makes sense like the way. So he middle of the guide bar is pointed at you, if you flopped facing away, like the way your knee goes, it’ll be out-of-the-way of your grinder battery.
@GarageGear14 күн бұрын
@@DisgustedGenXr you could do that
@DisgustedGenXr13 күн бұрын
@@GarageGear i was voice texting. Lol. Has been edited. Lol. So instead of 🦵
@nickmislin54762 ай бұрын
Great video JB, I had ordered my All American a couple of weeks ago. I did look at the one you just reviewed and now I think I should have saved the money. Haven’t given this a try yet because I wanted to find a good video and now I have one! Thanks again!
@GarageGearАй бұрын
You’ll have to let me know how you like your blade sharpener Nick! These do a great job getting the blades consistently sharp!
@jonathanjared27525 күн бұрын
I have a question I started sharpening with the new sharpener I got from Amazon and I set it at a few different angles and it's grinding half the blade I'm not sure what is going on or maybe the blades I have are just so bad but I'm not sure can you help
@GarageGear25 күн бұрын
@@jonathanjared275 hey Jonathan you may have to adjust your settings to get the grinder exactly where you want it. That way it can best sharpen the blade the way you want it.
@robertmailhos81592 ай бұрын
As they always say you get what you pay for
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Ya sure do! Thanks for watching Robert
@robertmailhos81592 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear anytime garage gear ✌️⚙️😎
@jonny4523Ай бұрын
My argument wouldn't be just the "buy American" argument, but rather the blatant stealing of someone else's IP.
@GarageGearАй бұрын
That’s a whole another thing with this! It’s a direct copy even down to the instructions lol
@smallblock4122 ай бұрын
Steal of a deal for a great sharpener.
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
Yeah not bad! I think I paid $60 for mine. Got tons of use out of it already! What’s up for the weekend Smallblock?
@smallblock4122 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear cutting the grass today, softball tomorrow.
@Tundra_Guy2 ай бұрын
@@GarageGear I think you need a second adapter to use it on the Honda blades, is that correct?
@GarageGear2 ай бұрын
@@Tundra_Guy I slapped a 30 degree on my Honda blades! Cuts great! 👍
@user-ok4ks6ti3f29 күн бұрын
Your not building a rocket.By time you set all that up I'll have sharp blades at the right angle always 30 degrees. I guess some people has more money than common sence.