The easiest way I have found to sharpen blades is to use an angle grinder. Clamp the blade down securely then, put on safety glasses. Next sharpen the edge of the cutting section of the blade. No need to grind much on the upper edges as it is not hitting any grass. So just sharpen the part that gets dull. as for balancing, I have never once balanced a blade in 12 years of running a lawn service business & have replaced one spindle only (knock on wood). As long as you are taking approximately the same amount of metal off each side you are fine. I will post a video of the short process next time I sharpen my sets of blades. We do offer a blade sharpening service at $5 per blade within 25 miles of 30558 (we pick up & drop off also). If it is cost effective for you to ship your blades to us in a flat rate postal box & pay return shipping your cost per blade is just $4. Shipping address is 86 Factory St, Maysville, Ga 30558. Include a check for sharpening & return shipping which will be the same as your cost to ship to me. Email me
Below is a good video I found that shows the process in great detail. Safety first!
Posted by Time to sharpen mower blades « M&M Lawn Care on February 22, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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