Reduces waste; an unclean cut can damage material.
Improves cut quality.
Improves Safety… using dull blades can cause accidents.
What Are the Indicators That Show I Need to Sharpen My Blades?
Cut quality deteriorates.
Feed pressures increase.
Wood products will tend to burn or cause pitch build-up on the blade.
Plastics will chip and or melt.
Aluminum will get hot as the blade dulls and cause aluminum to adhere to the carbide.
Approximately How Many Times Can a Blade Be Sharpened?
This depends on the size of the original carbide tip used on the new saw, as well as the dullness of the blade when it is re-sharpened. Given, as an example, a 10” x 60T carbide tipped saw and normal service rotation, you can expect approximately 30 sharpening on a blade.
What is the Approximate Turnaround Time for Blade Sharpening?
Approximately 1 week, rush orders can be performed for an additional fee.
What Would Make a Blade Unrepairable?
Carbide too worn out (small) for grinding.
The plate is cracked, or the shoulder is broken.
The blade is rainbowed or burnt.
The plate is “warped” or “dished” beyond repair.
When is It Just Better to Buy a New Blade?
When the cost of repair is within 40% of the price of a new blade.
If the carbide has become so small that clearance angles are inadequate, causing premature poor-quality cuts.
