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Best way to sharpen machetes?
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:03 am
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:03 am
I was given a couple Columbian machetes that have no edge. What is the best tool to create an edge and sharpen them? Preferably under $60 if possible.
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Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:04 am to TigerTatorTots
Grinding wheel and a clamp
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:06 am to TigerTatorTots
A round file will work but be a bit time consuming. Other than that you could run a stone down it.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:19 am to KingRanch
Where do I get one of those? Searched grinding wheel on Google and didn't pull up what I was looking for
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:22 am to TigerTatorTots
Pawn shop. File set. $5
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:23 am to TigerTatorTots
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:23 am to TigerTatorTots
Bastard file then a rock will do it.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:43 am to TigerTatorTots
If you dont have a 4" grinder go to the Pawn shop and get one and put this flapper disk on it. Disk are about $6-8 a piece at a welding supply store. After you done sharpening your machetes you can use it for a multitude of other things.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 8:43 am to TigerTatorTots
Pay a hardware store guy
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:07 am to TigerTatorTots
Don't use a bench grinder. You'll burn the temper out of the blade in spots along the edge. Get a puck-style sharpening stone from BassPro or Amazon or a hand file. Best tool is a WorkSharp though.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:45 am to TigerTatorTots
Single bastard file
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:48 am to TigerTatorTots
Probably doesn't need to be said but wear gloves if using a file
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:54 am to Chad504boy
HJ Smith and Sons said they'd do it for $3. I'll likely go that route
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:56 am to TigerTatorTots
You're welcome
Posted on 12/9/14 at 9:59 am to TigerTatorTots
LINK
This is the best knife/ machete sharpener I have found.
ETA: Although it is a little more than $60
This is the best knife/ machete sharpener I have found.
ETA: Although it is a little more than $60
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 10:00 am
Posted on 12/9/14 at 10:10 am to Tigerfan29
I sit on an old chair watching the fire with a puddle of spit beside me filing my machete. Watching. Filing. Watching. Filing.....Waiting
Posted on 12/9/14 at 10:11 am to KingRanch
Posted on 12/9/14 at 10:33 am to TigerTatorTots
Clamp and a standard file has always worked for me. Wear gloves and pay attention.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 11:02 am to TigerTatorTots
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HJ Smith and Sons said they'd do it for $3
there's your answer.
i use my dremel tool to grind out nicks.
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