I have been sharpening my lawn mower blades on an old bench grinder I inherited from my Father in Law
for about the last 30 years. I put a new grinder wheel on it when I first got it but now I need a new grinder wheel. The old markings are wore off so I can't read the details type and size.
From searching on the net I've read for lawn mower blades needs to be 36 to 40 Grit? I think the original measurement was 4" Dia, 1/2" thick and 1/2" arbor. A new one could go as high as 4 1/2" Dia and 3/4" thick.
I'm having a hard time locating one this particular size, so if any of you have a source, please let me know. I've given up on looking in hardware stores including Stine's, Lowes, Harbor Fright and so on. I think it would have to come from "on line" purchase. Thanks, Platefire
I've just about decided I need to buy a hand grinder, put the blade in a vice and sharpen it that way! and maybe retire the old bench grinder. What ya think?
for about the last 30 years. I put a new grinder wheel on it when I first got it but now I need a new grinder wheel. The old markings are wore off so I can't read the details type and size.
From searching on the net I've read for lawn mower blades needs to be 36 to 40 Grit? I think the original measurement was 4" Dia, 1/2" thick and 1/2" arbor. A new one could go as high as 4 1/2" Dia and 3/4" thick.
I'm having a hard time locating one this particular size, so if any of you have a source, please let me know. I've given up on looking in hardware stores including Stine's, Lowes, Harbor Fright and so on. I think it would have to come from "on line" purchase. Thanks, Platefire
I've just about decided I need to buy a hand grinder, put the blade in a vice and sharpen it that way! and maybe retire the old bench grinder. What ya think?
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