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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade | This Old House

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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade | This Old House

3,844,132 views October 27, 2014 5:05

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In brief

Sharpen a lawn mower blade safely and efficiently to ensure clean grass cuts. Roger Cook from This Old House demonstrates the process, from balancing the blade to using a file or grinder, making it ideal for DIYers looking to maintain their mower.

Key steps

  1. Remove the mower blade using a ratchet wrench and socket.
  2. Balance the blade with a blade balancer to ensure even sharpening.
  3. Check the blade’s angle with a putty knife for consistency.

Questions & answers

What tools are needed to sharpen a lawn mower blade?

A ratchet wrench with socket, blade balancer, metal file or grinder, putty knife, and leather gloves.

Description from the creator

Cutting grass cleanly with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Sharpening a Lawn Mower Blade:
- blade balancer

Tools for Sharpening a Lawn Mower Blade:
- blade balancer [amzn.to/2XDIPH5]
- ratchet wrench with socket [amzn.to/2XN9st6]
- metal file [amzn.to/2X7SA3a]
- drill/driver [amzn.to/2KaQUQt]
- blade-sharpening stone [amzn.to/2Kaee0L]
- angle grinder [amzn.to/2F5XymZ] or bench grinder [amzn.to/2XF02Qm]
- putty knife [amzn.to/2F3ZEDI]
- leather work gloves [amzn.to/2F2FOJe], used to hold mower blade

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This Old House published this 5:05 video tutorial on October 27, 2014. It has been watched 3,844,132 times on YouTube.

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October 27, 2014
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