Resharpening Auger Blades

Ken3134 · #1 01-22-2018, 10:00 PM

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

cschache · #2 01-22-2018, 10:10 PM

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.

Hilgy · #3 01-23-2018, 07:36 AM

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.

ROA · #4 01-23-2018, 07:58 AM

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.

RayL42 · #5 01-23-2018, 09:54 AM

I got a auger blade sharpener from the fishing hole, twice a season I run it over the blades and It works pretty good

old dog · #6 01-23-2018, 12:58 PM

I have had good luck in Calgary at carbide saw services Ltd in Bowness

kevinhits · #7 02-19-2018, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken3134

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

Where are you located?

kevinhits · #8 02-19-2018, 04:04 PM

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....

FishHunterPro · #9 02-19-2018, 04:19 PM

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

anthony5 · #10 02-19-2018, 06:24 PM

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.