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One Way To Sharpen Reel Mower Blades
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If you own a standard reel mower then you know the blades need to be sharpened every so often. You can buy sharpening kits and sharpen each blade by hand, but that takes a bit of time and effort. Here is an ‘automated’ way to do it as well.

The photo illustrates one method you can use to sharpen your reel mower in a matter of minutes.

The setup requires an electric motor, a large pulley (wooden or metal) to fit the end of the cutter shaft, two heavy duty clamps, a belt and some oil and emery (cutting) paste.
How It Works

The blades are sharpened by spinning the blades in reverse causing them to grind on the horizontal cutting knife. Each blade edge has a little oil and emery (cutting) paste applied to it which makes the process go smoother and faster.
How To Do It…