Auger sharpening

[the pilot cock]

I've got one of the old Jiffy White Lightening augers. It's as old as the hills but it runs like a top. Last year I replaced the blades but it still doesn't chew through the ice very well. Actually it does a lot more bouncing and scraping than chewing. A buddy figures I need to get the center point sharpened. Could anyone suggest somewhere to get that done that might be quicker than getting into the queue at Lawn Mower Hospital or someplace where I'm waiting in line behind people getting major tune ups done... Or is there an individual who has the know how to do it. Not looking for free labor. I'm in Edmonton. Thanks!

[RavYak]

R&R sharpening is the main place for auger blade sharpening.

Check your regular blades too. There were some Jiffy ones last year that were in pretty rough shape right out of the package. It could be your center point that is dull but I would think it would be your regular blades if it is bouncing around(should be able to tell easily enough which ones it is, does the auger take forever to dig deep enough for the main blades to come into contact or does that happen quickly then the regular blades just not cut?).

Jiffy also offers a sharpener in case you are interested in doing it yourself.

https://www.thefishinhole.com/index....ENER/&se=26328

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnDTA0FMrAU

[TimeOff]

Just run a file on the point on the back side of the chamfer. Loosen the blade bolts and cut some plastic strips off a plastic file folder or duo tang and insert between the blade and auger on the back side of blade, to give it little more angle, and retighten. Should cut like crazy then.

[anthony5]

Originally Posted by the pilot cock

I've got one of the old Jiffy White Lightening augers. It's as old as the hills but it runs like a top. Last year I replaced the blades but it still doesn't chew through the ice very well. Actually it does a lot more bouncing and scraping than chewing. A buddy figures I need to get the center point sharpened. Could anyone suggest somewhere to get that done that might be quicker than getting into the queue at Lawn Mower Hospital or someplace where I'm waiting in line behind people getting major tune ups done... Or is there an individual who has the know how to do it. Not looking for free labor. I'm in Edmonton. Thanks!

If your auger is bouncing around while trying to drill it is your main blades. Either the wrong pitch or not sharp enough. Those blades should be easy to touch up up with a file. Center point is a guide and really doesn't need to be all that sharp. Make sure there is no burr on the blades if you sharpen your self. If that doesn't work look at another set of blades and see if the pitch is correct, may have to use shims to get the correct pitch or new blades

[italk2u]

Originally Posted by anthony5

If your auger is bouncing around while trying to drill it is your main blades. Either the wrong pitch or not sharp enough. Those blades should be easy to touch up up with a file. Center point is a guide and really doesn't need to be all that sharp. Make sure there is no burr on the blades if you sharpen your self. If that doesn't work look at another set of blades and see if the pitch is correct, may have to use shims to get the correct pitch or new blades

Don't want to start anything but last year I added new blades and my Eskimo still wouldn't cut right. Replaced the centre point and it cut like a dream.

[Fil_Can_Yakker]

Have to send my Nils powerpoint to Michigan..

[PlayDoh]

It doesn’t take much to dull blades, maybe there not sharp despite being fairly new.
They should be razor sharp.
If there semi sharp try using a polishing wheel and some compound. One that fits a drill would do it, both available at CT or Princess. Green compound is usually the one you want, but you want light cut compound.
Whatever you don’t take a grinder to them. The heat will ruin the temper.
You’d be better off getting another set of blades as opposed to paying someone to sharpen them.
If you have a honing stone or better yet a whetstone you can sharpen them easy, if you’re careful. It doesn’t take much, less work then most people think.
If you want some tips or help PM me and I’ll help you out. I have educational videos on sharpening also.
If your serious get a Japanese Whetstone off Amazon. You can get man made King stones for like $40. Won’t take long shipping compared to China either.
A combo 1000/4000 or one of each. You might want a chisel sharpening guide jig if you have zero confidence in your motor skills.


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[ROA]

Only sharpen the top edge of the blade. The bottom (the edge that sits on the ice) is at a certain angle and if you mess with it your auger will never cut the same.

[BPman]

Cut a couple of 1/4" X 2" shims out of a pop can and shim the blades to cut more, not less. Never use a file to sharpen auger blades - they must be razor sharp, not sharp like an axe. There is a shop on Bowness Road in Calgary that specializes in carbide blades but can do a really fine job on ice auger blades for about $20. They do my 10" blades at the end of every season because of the grit/dust in the ice on prairie reservoirs.

[Russ C]

Originally Posted by BPman

Cut a couple of 1/4" X 2" shims out of a pop can and shim the blades to cut more, not less. Never use a file to sharpen auger blades - they must be razor sharp, not sharp like an axe. There is a shop on Bowness Road in Calgary that specializes in carbide blades but can do a really fine job on ice auger blades for about $20. They do my 10" blades at the end of every season because of the grit/dust in the ice on prairie reservoirs.

Do you happen to know the name of the place for future reference? Thank you Russ C

[Jigger]

i sharpen my auger blades with a fine file and/or very fine sand paper every year and it cuts like a knife through butter. Im cheap though and would never pay someone 20$ to sharpen blades.

[Heavy K]

Originally Posted by Russ C

Do you happen to know the name of the place for future reference? Thank you Russ C

Carbide Saw Service. They do excellent work.