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Anyone had any luck sharpening hand and pole saw blades?

Picked up a file awhile ago back , blades cut better , but I'm far from a pro when it comes to sharpening.
 
we send all of our blades out for sharpening but they just aren't the same as when they have that "new car smell" i bought that samurai sharpener, the one you see on tv, ha. They got another sucker. At least it sharpened my scissors good enough to cut through my climbing lines without a problem
 
I would agree, nothing like a new blade, but man those things are getting expensive.

I noticed that if you keep them clean, they seem to cut better, easy off oven cleaner does a good job.
 
The cheaper they are (Fanno) the easier they are to file, and vise (Silky) versa.

Alas, the new edge doesn't seem to last very long.
 
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The cheaper they are (Fanno) the easier they are to file, and vise (Silky) versa.

Alas, the new edge doesn't seem to last very long.

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Were you using a diamond file or a feather file? Silky, Samurai, and Felco blades are impulse hardened. Can't be sharpened with a steel file without ruining it...and then, won't hold an edge very long.
 
Some of the Silky blades are hardened, and can only be sharpened by a grinder. I have had good luck sharpening my saw blades, I also sharpen my woodworking handsaws blades. A use what is called a feather file, it has a narrow and fine taper profile I will attach a picture. Hope that helps.
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Yes Pat, I am using the feather file ,it seems to still work fine as i'm using it on the fanno blades, I'm careful not to put to much down pressure on it. The feather files seem to keep from plugging when you use them lightly .

Do you free hand file ? I think the tough part is keeping all the angles on the tri-cut consistant.
 
jim454, Yes I free hand it. For consistency I file the same angle on each tooth, if that make any sense. I put the saw in a vise arranged in such a way that the filing action will be straight and level, as the blade curves I readjust the position of the blade to keep the filling action straight and level. I file all the front edge of the left side teeth, then the back edges and then that little edge on the top. Reposition the saw and do the right side teeth. I by NO means am a pro at it but I notice better cutting action after a touch-up.
Pat.
 
I keep a bottle of 409 in my cab. It helps with cleaning the gunk that gets on saw blades. I know what you're saying Jim, a clean saw blade cuts easier.

I have about 12 used Zubat blades hanging up on my peg board in the garage. I am wondering if it would be worth it to get a file and go to town on those one day. Shoot! At $30 dollar a replacement, it may be worth trying.
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Jamin Mayer, I checked the Silky web site and it states the Zubat blade is hardened, so likely you won't be able to sharpen them with a file.
Quote from the web site, "Impulse Hardening - Using a special high frequency heating technique, teeth are heated instantly and hardened. Because of this localized heating process only the teeth of the blade are heated and hardened. The remainder of the blade is unchanged and still retains its normal flexibility. The hardened teeth are harder than an ordinary file and stay sharp about three times longer than non-hardened teeth".
Maybe you could find a sharpening service for them.
Pat.
 
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Treebarber, is that feather file the same one as what can be purchased from the Sherill catalouge? I've been meaning to pick one up for myself but always seem to pass it off for whatever reason.

I'd say that hand sharpening a pruning saw, much like splicing your own ropes and hand filing your chainsaw chains is an essential skill... like the Karate Kid waxing on, and off ;) A true craftsman masters all the tricks behind the scene. Please don't get me wrong; I'm sure many of the best out there have their reasons for not knowing or learning such things. I feel passion shines through in the smaller ways which surround, and I can tell you (as an employer) who will get hired for the job over the other.
 
Re: saw blade --- wax on wax off

If they are not sharpenable(?word?), like MB said it's worth just getting new ones, why can't they be recycled?

I have not heard of any of the manufacturers taking back dulled blades.
Maybe they can not be reused. Just something I think about when I see all the dulled blades stacking up.

We have had the Fanno's sharpened, but they are not sharp like a new blade and only last a short time.
 
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