bandsaw blade sharpening

Big Country · December 03, 2014, 01:57:34 PM

Anyone here around Jacksonville Fla that sharpens band blades.
I do not like the product I get back from Woodmizer.

Dave Shepard · December 03, 2014, 02:27:13 PM

Then tell Wood-Mizer. ;) I think the ReSharps I get back are as good, or better than when they were new.

Welcome to the Forum. I'm sure there will be someone that will be able to point you in the right direction.

Bruno of NH · December 03, 2014, 03:30:13 PM

I'm getting my popcorn out for this one.

blade69001 · December 03, 2014, 03:43:04 PM

Yeah I have about 30 blades that I need to send off to be resharpened so I am very interested in the information.
Sean P.

beenthere · December 03, 2014, 03:45:16 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum.
Not a place to complain.

QuoteI do not like the product I get back from Woodmizer.

What might someone around you do different with your sharpening that you would like?

tule peak timber · December 03, 2014, 04:03:30 PM

Quote from: Bruno of NH on December 03, 2014, 03:30:13 PM
I'm getting my popcorn out for this one.

I'm with you ! :P

Magicman · December 03, 2014, 04:37:13 PM

I am just finishing my 12th year using WM Resharp. I have had no complaints and very few questions and those were always answered to my satisfaction by the resharpening personnel. I shipped another box of 10 out Monday.

Oh, and welcome to the Forestry Forum.

goose63 · December 03, 2014, 06:31:06 PM

Quote from: Bruno of NH on December 03, 2014, 03:30:13 PM
I'm getting my popcorn out for this one.

bandmiller2 · December 04, 2014, 07:58:10 AM

Welcome big country, we need to know more, mill type and problems est. Be a little carefull spitten snooze juice on anything orange around here they have a large following. I have used resharps and found them to cut well but with a shorter life span. Been sharpening my own for about 14 yrs. when I have a problem its the guy in the mirror that's responsible. BC if you can locate someone local have them sharpen and compare with resharp, possibly adjustment problems on your mill. Best would be take A road trip to Cooks and get a Cats claw demo. and sharpen your own bands. Frank C.

Chuck White · December 04, 2014, 08:15:13 AM

Quote from: bandmiller2 on December 04, 2014, 07:58:10 AM
Welcome big country, we need to know more, mill type and problems est. Be a little carefull spitten snooze juice on anything orange around here they have a large following. I have used resharps and found them to cut well but with a shorter life span. Been sharpening my own for about 14 yrs. when I have a problem its the guy in the mirror that's responsible. BC if you can locate someone local have them sharpen and compare with resharp, possibly adjustment problems on your mill. Best would be take A road trip to Cooks and get a Cats claw demo. and sharpen your own bands. Frank C.

Or find a Cat Claw owner and get a demo from him/her! ;)

Dave Shepard · December 04, 2014, 10:24:36 AM

Quote from: bandmiller2 on December 04, 2014, 07:58:10 AM
Welcome big country, we need to know more, mill type and problems est. Be a little carefull spitten snooze juice on anything orange around here they have a large following. I have used resharps and found them to cut well but with a shorter life span. Been sharpening my own for about 14 yrs. when I have a problem its the guy in the mirror that's responsible. BC if you can locate someone local have them sharpen and compare with resharp, possibly adjustment problems on your mill. Best would be take A road trip to Cooks and get a Cats claw demo. and sharpen your own bands. Frank C.

It's not that you can't say anything about orange, it's just that you will be asked to back up your statement. I know my ReSharp service is excellent. If he isn't getting satisfactory results, then WM needs to know why. If he wants to use a different service, I don't care, but I suspect something is amiss if he isn't happy, as I know what ReSharp is capable of.

Big Country · December 04, 2014, 03:42:47 PM

Hey Guys.
I'm not downing wood mizer.
I've sent well over 200 blade back to resharp.
out of those 200 they have not sent back 30 or so.
I INQUIRED.
They told me that if they could not sharpen it on the first go round then it wasn't worth there time.
I asked them to please send them back so I can find someone who can take there time and sharpen them.
Also the blades I get back they they say are resharpened I can only cut a few logs before they are dull again.
the New blades I buy from WM are really good and I'm happy but the product I get back combined with the answer I got for blades that can be resharpened with a lil more effort has put a sour taste in my mouth.
I think I would rather find someone local that is willing to sharpen them the right way and not what is the fastest or cheapest.
I know they are a business and have to make a profit but I don't feel like I'm getting what I pay for.
The closest resharp to me is Newnan Ga.
and I don't know if you use that location as well.
I know for a fact the resharps I saw with are no where as good as the original product.
I do not have any problems with the new blades on my mill only resharps.
I gave a friend the last 8 I had resharpened and he said they were [I have typed a profane word that is automatically changed by the forum censored words program I should know better] as well.
I'm sorry guys but the truth is the truth.

uler3161 · December 04, 2014, 04:54:09 PM

Have you thought about getting a sharpener and setter? That's what we've always done. It takes time to do, but we have full control.

I can't comment much on ReSharp other than what other people have told me. Did they give you a reason that they wouldn't sharpen on the first go around?

Peter Drouin · December 04, 2014, 05:49:46 PM

Magicman · December 04, 2014, 06:04:57 PM

To each his own. Only you know your sawing requirements and the market that you saw for. Only you know the condition (dullness) of the blades that you send to Resharp. Since, by your own words, you are sending many blades to Resharp that can not be resharpened, then maybe you should examine your blade changing interval.

I would concentrate my efforts toward finding a satisfactory resharpening service that meets your particular needs rather than complaining about the one that you have been using.

I personally use Ga. Resharp and my experience is completely different from yours.

FarmingSawyer · December 04, 2014, 06:35:30 PM

Popcorn and Purple Drank here........Others might be sipping Orange Kool aide...... smiley_jester

POSTON WIDEHEAD · December 04, 2014, 06:41:52 PM

BIGCOUNTRY, Are you using a DE-BARKER?

I use my debarker on 99.999% on what I saw. I to, like others get my blades re-sharped at Georgia.
I swear on DanG's beard, I have NEVER had 1 problem with the job they do when they resharp my blades.

Even if I have any specific instructions, I put a note in the box for Lee to follow.
I've never been disappointed.

If you're not using a debarker.....this WILL be a large part of your problem.

Foxtrapper · December 04, 2014, 09:06:17 PM

If you've sent in 200 plus blades, you could have your own sharpener by now. I'd get a cat claw, they seem to have excellent reviews. I would've bought one myself, but I found a good deal on a wright 37 and thought I would learn on a different one, so if I could ever afford a cat claw, i'd really appreicatie it more..

wwsjr · December 05, 2014, 10:03:38 AM

I have been using ReSharp at Newnan for 12 years with good results. Over million BF cut. I would call Lee and discuss the problem you are having. I am on replacement program so that if I have bad or broken blades, they are replaced at a discount price.

5quarter · December 06, 2014, 01:50:48 AM

Big country...you're running your bands too long. If you run a band til it simply won't cut any more, you can't expect one trip around the sharpener to make it like new again. Understand that WM sharpens hundreds of blades a day and cannot fiddle around with each one until it's perfect. Start pulling your bands when they're still sharp. you'll be surprised at how well those resharps cut compared to what you're getting now. If you anticipate sawing as an ongoing concern, think about sharpening your own. Every blade you sharpen will be $$ in your pocket and the machine will pay for itself sooner than you think.