Blade sharpening
Dear Forum,
I have finally got my Atco 1448 lightweight mower up and running :) however, now i feel that the blades could do with a sharpen. Being a novice with regards to this please can someone advise the basics here?
I have read about 'back lapping' - is this as simple as applying paste and rotating the blades in reverse? and also do i need to sharpen the bottom blade? if so how is this done or should i just take this to a tool place for them to get on with and should i take the cylinder off and bottom blade or just take the whole mower?
Thanks!
Andy
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This needs to be a ”sticky”
This needs to be a ”sticky” !!
Agree 100%
Yes, we can make it sticky
Yes, we can make it sticky but I wonder if the better option would be to create a new page under the Technical Help or Restoration sections of the main site.
Pros...
- Might look like better advice
- Content is controlled
- Can contain more resources such as images, video etc
- Not cluttered by comments and discussions
- Can still be linked/pointed to
Cons...
- Not open to discussion or comment
- Needs someone to create and maintain
- Not part of forum
There are probably some other common discussion topics that could probably do with a permanent section, eg electric on Suffolk mowers
Any thoughts?
I have replied in the other
I have replied in the other thread.
This needs to be a”sticky” !
This needs to be a”sticky” !!
Back lapping. Is a means of keeping an edge on properly sharpened cylinders and bottom blades. It will not recover a blunt or damaged cylinder.
Bottom blades must be sharpened/skimmed and are removed from the machine still screwed to their sole plates/ carriers.
Cutting Cylinders. Depending on the design of the mower and the available sharpening machinery cylinders may be sharpened in-situ or removed from the chassis. Removing the cylinder does allow a thorough inspection of the bearings and seals etc.