Installed these on a riding mower kzfaq.infoUgkxetgfkJxfdT_B2vGYP-uNTLaBbim9OKTD . They were sharp out of the box, although I've never liked blade edges that were coated...not quite as sharp as I personally want. Using my belt sander, I removed the coating from the cutting edges and refined the edge enough to shave with them. So far, after three runs, these blades are holding up as expected. Even after hitting a few fallen 1/2 inch or so branches, the edges are still sharp as heck. No edge dings, no warping, etc. As far as installing them, the cutouts were of the proper size and shape to fit my aging Craftsman mower. Very satisfied.

Nice job! Not all of us can spend $200 on a blade holder...👍🏼

Just built this cost me about 50 bucks in material. Works great! Been grinding blades for years. This helped me so much. Thank you

Great job! Thanks for the info. Always wanted an All American Sharpener but just couldn't justify $200.00. Got it done with stuff I had laying around and a few bolts that cost me less than $10.00. It's Awesome!

Thank you for showing all of us your ideas on how to sharpen lawnmower blades better. My money situation has been tight with the prices of everything going up and your idea help me to get a better cutting edge on my lawnmower blades. God bless you and your family; a new viewer, William.

Good job! Over $200 for the All American is Highway robbery. Especially in these times. So you are really being very helpful. Thanks for helping your fellow man save some bucks.

I had been planning on making a jig similar to the "original" and this helped light the fire under me to get it done. I'm super cheap on tinkering projects so I cut the arms out of 2 old mower blades, a piece of pallet wood, and a few bolts (had to buy the M8-1.25). It needs a little tinkering to get it just how I really want it, but it works good and a whole lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing!

That is a great video, Reverend. Thank you for the in-depth description on how to build the tool. I like the way it works. I sharpen my own blades with an angle grinder, and have for years, but have always had trouble keeping the original blade angle. But there is nothing that works better, than a good, sharp, balanced blade!! With a little time, effort, and creativity that our Living God created us with, one can save a considerable amount of hard earned funds. Gods blessings on you and your family. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for taking the time to video this, and for being in the sights of some rock throwers. The only thing I haven't found on ALL types of blade sharpeners is mention of a slower speed angle grinder, but I do realize there are multiple ways to cool the steel if it gets too hot. Since there is nothing new under the sun, the AAS device is no doubt also a copy of someone else's design, just more refined. Thanks again and no more hand filing for me.

I use a drill press vise to hold my blades. I got it at Tractor Supply for like $20. You could just mount that to a 4x4 at a 32°angle and it might be a bit more efficient. I've thought of making one like that but, I use a wavy style mulching blade and it would be difficult I think for me. I have always free handed it with a 4" grinder. Good video Gerald!

Watched your video and went out in the shop and had one made in less than two hours. Total investment $42 and that’s only because I had to go to Harbor freight and pick up a grinder and a disk and some bolts. I’m not in a lawn care business but I do have a 3 1/2 acre yard. The jig works very well it gives me very consistent grinds, better than I can do free handed!

Beautiful sharpened edge on that blade. Got to give you props and appreciate that edge. I just use a grinder and a vice and lots of PPE.

great video! I've been free handing with the blade in a machinists vise, now I know what I'm going to do with that 1" square steel tubing I've got laying around. been wanting a better sharpening setup didn't want to spend hundreds on an official mower blade grinder.

thank you for passing on your ingenious idea of making a blade sharpening rig!!

Kool, nice. I was free hand grinding them the last 25yrs +, now I have a setup like this off ebay

Very Nice ! I have been thinkin about this the last couple years when spring rolls in. Thanks !

This is pretty darn cool! I might try to build one. I usually rough in my blade in on the belt sander and then fine tune it with a file using a draw file stroke. It doesn't take long and I have gotten good results with it.

This video is off the charts. Amazing job. Thanks so much.

very nice advice Gerald. Not everyone can afford the bigger blade sharpners.

Clear instructions for a consistent quality sharpening. Thank you!

Thanks for the video, This is an Awesome Build !!! I am going to build one of these myself, I will let you know how it comes out. Again many thanks for the idea !!!

Loved your video and made a jig as you did. I did add a 3/8-16 wood insert with a 3/8-16 3/4 inch bolt and washer to make securing the blade easy and repeatable. Naysayers that say you can do it by hand are not aware how important the blade angle is, and how easy it is, over time, to get that angle way outta wack.

Great video brother 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾I will try to build one for my self!!! Thanks for the video !!!

Great video! I have everything I need (except for the M8 bolt) to make one of these already laying around the garage.

This looks like a project that is worth building. Right now I am using a belt sander upside down but not at a fixed angle. Like you I'm a woodworker and have all kind of lumber and equipment. So I probably have the material laying around here. Thanks for the info...

Great job! So simple but works so good. Good video. Thank you

I used to use an angle grinder. It has issues, like hot spots, trying to make a flat surface with a curved wheel etc. I since found a much better power tool to do the job. It's faster, and it sharpens much better. I use a belt sander. Depending on how dull the blade is I use a different grade of sand paper. Works really, really good.

Thanks for the show and ideal I may make one, thanks again and have a great day.

Great video. I will be building one for myself. God bless and thanks

That’s what American is lacking Real Down to Earth Handyman That’s a Real Southern Boy right there Great Job

Thank you for the video, I’ve been wanting to build something like that.

Good stuff! Good use of that grasshopper leg, might just build one.

God bless you and your ministry! Great information! I am going to build your sharpener.

Very impressed with what you have made thank you

Great video! Thanks for sharing and God Bless You and your family!

Thanks for sharing this info. From Louisiana first time watching.

AWESOME video man. I watched this whole video!!! The video will blow up man

Great Video! I just use a nail to balance my blades - works great!!! God Bless!

Thanks 🙏 Gerald, awesome video, I’m from South Ga. myself near the Ala. line. Like I said great video

Great tool, I’m going to try this. Thank you

Thank you sir, looks like a project that I will be building very soon….

Instead of holding the blade down with a wood screw, you can use a bolt that has wood threads on one side and threaded for a nut on the other side. That way the bolt stays in your jig and you can tighten each blade with a nut and washer.

I made one last weekend....cost less than $8.00 very solid as well.....After watching your video......thanks ....

A true DIY fix for problem most people have. Thanks.

Love it! Great job!

Pretty cool device you made there! Thanks.

Good video. Good info. Good examples. Audio faded our at the end. God bless you!

Excellent video, thanks for sharing !

Simple easy. Thanks for the video

I watched this again and am going to try to build one. I love this one you made

Great video Gerald! I have the same balancer, you can get it at Lowe's also. It works great in my opinion. I think i am gonna make this for my shop! 😁👍. Appreciate the shout out bro! Keep "grindin" brother! 😁😂😂😜

Good idea I will build one for sure.

Nicely done. Thanks.

Great design! Brilliant! - Swap to a hard stone rather than a flap and you'll get a little better edge. And I can tell you, from someone that sharpens blades about once a week, you DO want a razer sharp edge. Can you tell me something else that would cut better with a dull edge? Ever shave and think "wow, I need to dull this thing so I get a better shave?" And that balance is fine. They all work the same - gravity. It works or they don't. Only time they don't work is if you are in outer space. ;)

I'm happy to subscribe. Thought this video was excellent for me...I want an all american sharpener but not for $220 dollars..I can build what you got though and be happy. Thank you.

Good tip. Thank you' 👍 # 164 Stay safe, Joe Z

Good work. Thanks.

Nice work! I have the All American Sharpener 5005, and I love it, but I realize it isn't for everyone. I sharpen blades for others, and it has more than paid for itself. Mine has adjustable angle settings and I run into a lot more than the 35 degree angle while sharpening for others. On your setup, I would lose the wood screw holding the blade down and set a threaded metal plug in that spot so you can use a threaded bolt and never worry about it wearing out with repeated use.

Loved it gonna have build one.

Awesome job.

Great job!

Great idea my friend....👍👍😂 Thank you for sharing...... For All Americans Sharpener $220 is a good investment for Lawn care Business people.... ..... But for the Regular Joe is kinda Heavy for the pocket...

As to the balancer, drive a large nail into a post or wall of your shop, grind off the head, use a square to check that nail is square to post, set blade on nail, remove more material off side of blade that hangs lowest, works better than cone balancer and is cheap

Great job Thank you

You have any thoughts on what type of bearing to use on the articulating arms and where to get them?

I stand the blade up in a vise and sit in a chair and use the four inch grinder but I use a cut off wheel because it doesn't "bounce" when grinding, and the finished edge will be sharpest without a fold over edge,...

Good job! It's always nice to save some green stamp.

Damn good job. I will build me one. Thanks

I may have overlooked it but what angle is the 4x4 cut on?

Greenlee was my Mother`s maiden name! I have used one of those balancers for 31 years!

Excellent! Now if you could come up with a way to adjust the angle, I’m trying to think of something myself.

I like the idea of your setup, but ? For you, how do you use this setup for mulching blades that have a step on them? Have yet to find anyone with video on how to sharpen that type of blade.

Nice sharpener. 2 things though, 60 is millimeters(2 5/16 approx) and please, hold camera horizontally.

thanks for sharing sir i was looking at the all american didnt get as far as the price iam liking your price alot better hahahah have a good day

Simple and easy to make

Nice! There’s a lot of clones out there on the All American sharpener and they just don’t compare. You get what you pay for but that’s a nice low budget set up.

Thank you!

Thanks, good enough for me

Very nice

I'm trying to save money in this post pandemic world. Thought about buying one, but I just can't afford $200+ right now. Can you provide me with a little more specs. on how tall you made the angled 4X4 and the lengths of the arms and bolts. Will making the arms longer make it more difficult to use? Great video thanks!

Pivots look really wobbly compared to the All American?

I just use a mini grinder, handheld, and it works great. No need to get a precise 30 degree cutting edge.

hi gerald; gots a question your 2 pieces of 1/2" tubing what are the length of them thanks

I do the same... have my own shop it is a simple jig to make... TKU

A 1/4-20 brass screw insert set into the 4x4, along with a 1/4-20 wing nut and washer would be much simpler a method to hold the blade down, no?

Simlpy genius.

I luv this man accént

I prefer using machinist files i will start with a course grade file then go to a medium one. Then if I want it extremely sharp i will use a very fine file and tweek it to my liking. Grinder's are okay but you can screw up from injuring yourself to taking to much off. It doesn't matter what a blade looks like a file work's wonderful and it's easy. And you can dit down and do it but put a shop rag on your lap if you don't want to get a bit dirty. I'd go against anyone that uses a grinder and i believe i will get it as or sharper then a lawn shop that you go to to have them sharpened. Plus most of those rigs they try to sell you are outrageous. And here is a tip after using your file use a wire brush and go with grain and clean up your file and it will last you a lifetime. Unlike those grinding disk's they are very expensive now.

Yo bench grinder is a 1/3horse and that metric bolt is 60 millimeters long ( 2 3/8"ish). Nice work tho

Dam good idea I think

You mentioned that you have a wood shop? IF you have a wood or metal lathe sitting around, one with a rack & pinion moveable saddle, just think how easily you could PERFECTLY grind a blade, if your grinder was attached/ clamped to the cross-feed? Perfectly straight, exactly the same amount of material removed on both sides of the blade. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, someday, I'll have to show YOU how I did it!? ;>) Take Care.

Blessings

You're cool

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.

The AAS is worth every penny that I don't have 😩😩

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That's not a bad idea. But I guess I'm lazy. I bought a vevor blade sharpener. 262.00

It's really not that hard to hold your angle grinder at the right angle. Clamp the blade in a vise or c-clamp it to the edge of a table, then hit it carefully with your flap disk. It doesn't need to be perfect. It's a lawn mower, not the space shuttle. Balancing is a good idea and far more important than getting the perfect angle on the bevel.

Look at you go 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼.

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