Hey there! Here are the deets on Pollocks Home Hardware's sharpening service:
What they sharpen: Pretty much any flat blade you've got—garden tools (spades, axes, shears, pruners, chisels), kitchen knives, and workshop blades
Mower blades too! They'll take the dull right out of your gas, electric, and reel push mower blades.
Heads up for reel push mowers: Don't forget to take the handle off before you bring the blades in.
How long it takes: Usually just 3 to 5 days for push, gas, and electric mower blade sharpening.
FYI - Reel push mowers are cool again! People are loving these because they are eco-friendly, quiet (no loud gas engine!), and give you a nice workout. They're great for small to medium yards and give you a sweet-looking lawn.
Want a new one? Pollocks Home Hardware also sells a couple of reel push mowers you can order from Home Hardware.
Radley 15” Push Lawn Mower with rear bag- 5 blades Benchmark 18” Push Mower with rear bag-5 blades
The one thing they don't sharpen: Serrated knives—stick to flat or steel blades!
The team at Pollocks has the know-how to get your blades super sharp!
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Frequently Asked Questions
On average, most mower blades last up to 100 to 200 hours under normal conditions. The number of hours can be as high as 400 if you use high-quality blades. When blades get dull, you can sharpen them with a grinder or metallic file, but the blade sharpening will only work for 2 to 3 times.
A dull mower blade can force you to make several passes in the same area. If this happens routinely, that's an obvious sign to sharpen or replace the blade.
In general, you will want your lawnmower blade sharpened to about a 30-degree angle. The blades should be sharp enough to cut the grass without tearing or ripping it, but not so fine that the edge is razor-thin and easily damaged by the terrain or small debris in your lawn.
To sharpen powered mowers, for either electric or gas mowers, it is best to remove the blade from the mower before bringing to Pollocks Home Hardware. For push mowers, we ask that you remove the handle and bring to the store. The turnaround time to sharpen mowers is generally 7 to 10 days.
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