Hedge trimmers - Any trick to sharpening them?

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thombrogan

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My hedge trimmers are a little dull. They appear to have single beveled edges which run against the flat side of an blade and sheer like, well, sheers. Would sharpening the beveled side until a burr raises and then deburring the unbeveled side work is their more to it?

Many thanks.
 
Here's what "Little Wonder" says in their FAQ:

How do you sharpen blades?

Recommend it to be done by a professional. Blades must be removed to sharpen and must be sharpened on a 38º angle by sander or sharpening stone. Do not sharpen the flat side of the blade. - Updated: July 19, 2000


http://littlewonder.com/faqs.asp?list=76

I've never sharpened any that I've owned (Black & Decker), since the usually break before they get dull. :eek:

BTW: Did you check your manufacturer's web site and see if they give any instructions?
 
Thanks, guys. Will break out the file. Didn't check Black and Decker's site because we give each other better info here. :cool:
 
The biggest hassle is getting in to the narrow area to reach the bevel. If it is soft enough to file easily then a file is usually the way to go. You could also see if a Dremel and small sanding drums will fit. Dremel also has cylindrical grinding bits, but they are kind of small for the job.

On shears/scissors I like the surface roughness left on the bevel by a file. It reduces material's tendency to slide out as the jaws close.
 
Mine the blade comes off so it is pretty easy to sharpen I do like to reduce the angle a little and also like a little coarser finish like a 600 DMT finish. They do work a heck of alot better once you put a good edge on them. :)
 
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