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Old 01-22-2018, 10:00 PM
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Anyone have luck in resharpening auger blades? Mine are off of an 8” Ion electric. I already replaced the blades and was planning on taking the used set in to a shop to get them resharpened but was told by another outdoorsmen that they are “laser sharpened” and sharpening will not be successful. Who’s tried it? Thanks Ken
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Old 01-22-2018, 10:10 PM
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I thought I could sharpen them myself also and miserably failed and ended up buying a new set. Some guys have mentioned on here that they have been successful in sharpening them but I think many have mentioned that they take them to a shop to get sharpened. they way they sit on the auger I think that they have to be sharpened precisely with the angle that they sit on, too much and they will cut too hard and not enough and they wont cut at all.
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Old 01-23-2018, 07:36 AM
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I have the same auger (Ion 8") and just finished doing mine with my Lansky. The 30* profile on the Lansky matched the auger blade profile perfectly. Tried them out the other day and they cut like new.

I took my time and had to get a couple nicks out but it seemed to work well.
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Old 01-23-2018, 07:58 AM
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For the average guy....Sharpen the top edge only. The bottom edge (the edge that sits on the ice) is best left alone. Top edge only and sharpen unill you can feel a slight burr form Leave the burr there, resist the urge to knock it off from the bottom edge. Go cut your holes and the burr will fall off. This is the most fool proof way of sharpening auger blades but still requires some knowledge and skill on sharpening steel.
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Old 01-23-2018, 09:54 AM
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I got a auger blade sharpener from the fishing hole, twice a season I run it over the blades and It works pretty good
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Old 01-23-2018, 12:58 PM
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I have had good luck in Calgary at carbide saw services Ltd in Bowness
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Old 01-24-2018, 01:48 PM
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I've been taking my blades to R & R Sharpening on the west end of Edmonton. Done this the last 3-4 years and it's been great.
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Old 01-25-2018, 08:32 AM
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Any recommendations for a self sharpening system(eg. Lansky) that can be purchased for the Strikemaster Lazermag blades or is a guy better off to take them to a sharpening shop as has already been mentioned?
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Old 01-25-2018, 09:47 AM
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I tried sharpening mine and it didn't work. The blade itself was sharp but if its not the exact angle that it is supposed to be it won't cut at all. Now I just treat the blades as being disposable.
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Old 01-25-2018, 12:49 PM
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take mine too the local skate sharpener

great job last for years

just tell them its for a auger

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Old 01-25-2018, 02:17 PM
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Any recommendations for good auger blades sharpening outfits in the Sherwood Park area, thanks.
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Old 01-25-2018, 02:28 PM
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If you know what you are doing a belt sander, or even sand paper on a piece of glass and buffing wheel will touch up your blade to razor sharp very quickly. Lansky diamond stone will work too but you must work very carefully and slowly to ensure you keep the exact angle over the whole edge.

Never sharpen the bottom and make sure you keep the exact top angle. You can also use shims to offset changes in the angle that sometimes occurs due to sharpening or from dropping the auger on its cutting edge and bending the wings.
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Old 01-25-2018, 05:20 PM
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https://www.thefishinhole.com/index....ENER/&se=26328

If u have a jiffy u could buy this. Sharpens at right angle .
No idea if they work for other auger brands.
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I've been taking my blades to R & R Sharpening on the west end of Edmonton. Done this the last 3-4 years and it's been great.
My auger cut like crap when I was at Cold Lake 10 days ago so I decided to follow Iromanchuk’s advice.

Therefore I have to give a positive shout out for R&R Sharpening. Had my stealth stx 10” done last week after I got back and now it drills like a hot knife through butter. Had my doubts when I picked it up as I noticed they sharpened the bottom of the blade not the top as I expected. I was assured by the staff it was done correctly and to their credit it worked exactly as they promised and much, much better than I expected. Just like new again.

Great price too. $15.75 (GST included). Dropped it off Monday at noon and was called Tuesday at 4pm that it was ready. Less than the $95 for a new set of blades that I bought “just in case”. Oh well, I have a spare set now.

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Any recommendations for a self sharpening system(eg. Lansky) that can be purchased for the Strikemaster Lazermag blades or is a guy better off to take them to a sharpening shop as has already been mentioned?
llllllllLNo one can sharpen the Lazermag blades. Strikemaster says return to them for sharpening need a computerized machine to do it. I found the best thing was to always keep a spare set with you. Amazon usually has good price but 2 Brothers small engine in Cgy. is a dealer and can get them quicker for about the same price. Around 120
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llllllllLNo one can sharpen the Lazermag blades. Strikemaster says return to them for sharpening need a computerized machine to do it. I found the best thing was to always keep a spare set with you. Amazon usually has good price but 2 Brothers small engine in Cgy. is a dealer and can get them quicker for about the same price. Around 120
I’ve tried sharpening my laser mag blades once before and failed but I don’t think I’m ready to give up . I might try some of the advice on here and just try sharpening the top part of the blade and leave the burr.
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Old 02-19-2018, 04:01 PM
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Anyone have luck in resharpening auger blades? Mine are off of an 8” Ion electric. I already replaced the blades and was planning on taking the used set in to a shop to get them resharpened but was told by another outdoorsmen that they are “laser sharpened” and sharpening will not be successful. Who’s tried it? Thanks Ken
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Old 02-19-2018, 04:04 PM
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Foothills sharpening right outside of Okotoks is my go to Guy for sharpening all my blades. $8.00 per blade and great customer service. They even sharpened my point for free....
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Might give this method a try when my blades get dull again. I think it’s worth a try anyway .

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ehItnNqI_7k
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Old 02-19-2018, 06:24 PM
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Did up 3 sets of 10" Eskimo power auger blades this am with a 1"x3" Norton stone,but might have to try the buffing wheel and see if it is as good.
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Old 02-19-2018, 06:34 PM
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I have had good luck in Calgary at carbide saw services Ltd in Bowness
These are the guys I use too, sometimes a few days wait but great prices and an old fashioned small business that does exceptional work, if it’s at all convenient help them out. It’s far cheaper than new blades, can’t recall the exact price but it was under $15 for sure, will last all season unless you Drill like 20 per trip.
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Old 02-19-2018, 06:36 PM
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Ive always done my at home with a lansky. Use the steepest edge angle and giver.

Been working for years.
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Old 02-19-2018, 07:05 PM
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My auger cut like crap when I was at Cold Lake 10 days ago so I decided to follow Iromanchuk’s advice.

Therefore I have to give a positive shout out for R&R Sharpening. Had my stealth stx 10” done last week after I got back and now it drills like a hot knife through butter. Had my doubts when I picked it up as I noticed they sharpened the bottom of the blade not the top as I expected. I was assured by the staff it was done correctly and to their credit it worked exactly as they promised and much, much better than I expected. Just like new again.

Great price too. $15.75 (GST included). Dropped it off Monday at noon and was called Tuesday at 4pm that it was ready. Less than the $95 for a new set of blades that I bought “just in case”. Oh well, I have a spare set now.

10734 - 178 st Edmonton

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Always good to have a spare set anyways. Break off a blade after driving 4 hours to Cold Lake and you wont be happy. I have 2 sets and they get a fresh shave before each season. Usually around this time i'll change to the second set.
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I have had good luck in Calgary at carbide saw services Ltd in Bowness
He does a great job. At the end of each season I take both sets of Rapala 10" auger blades for a touch up so they start each season in like new condition. About $20 per pair compared to $60 for new ones...
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Old 02-24-2018, 09:39 AM
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Just put a fine stone to mine last night ,
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Old 02-24-2018, 09:47 AM
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I tried sharpening mine and it didn't work. The blade itself was sharp but if its not the exact angle that it is supposed to be it won't cut at all. Now I just treat the blades as being disposable.
Same here. I’m glad I had an extra set when I discovered this same thing out on the lake..
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