Will be looking into changing my blade, which is about 2 years old. I have a 40v Ego 20in self propel.
@rkc61595
Ай бұрын
Last year I kept the same blade all year, this year got two new ones to alternate between and touch up with a file and hand sharpener every week or so (about 3 mows) might be overkill but it's fun.
@mackyj388
Ай бұрын
I understand what you are saying. However, I think in your situation where you are probably mowing several yards a week with the same mower, yes changing the blade may have a benefit. As a person who cuts my yard only once a week, it's not a make or break situation. If it's bent, yes, change it. I have to change my blade last year because I bent my blade. Otherwise I have an attachment on my drill to sharpen my blade once a year. I notice the new blade I bought on Amazon was not all that Sharpe and had paint that fell off after the first cut of my yard. They really aren't that Sharpe brand I found out.
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@mackyj388 nobody sell unsharpened blades. Those black are at the right angle and sharpness to cut any lawn. Homeowners have gotten caught up in internet perceived sharpness until they have a frail sharpe blade. What bothering me is that some people think 🤔this 5 year old blade with a broken tee on each side that have never been sharpened and is completely of balance should just be sharpened.
@billcoulter9879
Ай бұрын
My take: the outermost portion (3/4”) of the blade cuts all the grass the rest of the blade Hits grass that’s already been cut. That outmost portion needs to form a sharp 90 degrees angle from the end and not be rounded over. Otherwise , you might as well use a string trimmer to mow your entire yard. comments?
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@billcoulter9879 blade angel should be 30-35 degrees , all blade are different ( mulching, high lift, low lift ) and I’d never use a string trimmer to mow a lawn .
@derfthekhemist8517
Ай бұрын
Just sharpen it if it’s not damaged
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@derfthekhemist8517 that blade has broken teeth on the ends and is most definitely out of balance. Are people that cheap to buy a new blade?
@kevinmcdonough9097
Ай бұрын
@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral You mowing a lawn full of big sticks and rocks or something? Chewing the dirt? I sharpen mine maybe twice a year, takes 30s. Blades more than 10 years and the edge has a few minor dings, but cuts great. Changing the blade would be a waste of time more than anything.
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@kevinmcdonough9097 no but I strive for perfection. You way past a new blade switch. You won’t see the difference until you stitch. A ten year reshaped blade doesn’t and won’t cut like a 2024 blade.
@dawkinss2422
Ай бұрын
Replace yearly.
@genevabrown450
Ай бұрын
Sharpen that blade and keep on keeping on,the old mower isn't worth the work or the cost of a blade replacement.
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@genevabrown450 new blade cost 13 dollars, that 5 year old blade needs replacing ASAP !!
@drob7638
Ай бұрын
Byd ,the new blades from Home Depot seem dull to the touch. Should I get it sharpened or just change yearly?? Also do I need to torque it when changing it??
@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral
Ай бұрын
@@drob7638 those blade have a coating on them to keep people from cutting themselves. Once it’s on the mower the coating comes off. Think about it. Why would the sell you a dull blade that you have to get sharpened?, wouldn’t make sense right?
@drob7638
Ай бұрын
@@BYDonBermudaGrassCentral ok thanks for the info, what about torquing the blade or just hand tighten?
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