| BLADE
SHARPENING- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are
you using the best blade sharpening equipment?
It’s important to know what kind of machine and grit wheel
are being used on your blades. Sharpening with proper coolant returns
your blade to new or better condition.
How
often do I need to sharpen my blades and bits?
Blade owners should know how often their tools need to be sharpened.
Using a tool that needs to be sharpened will shorten the life of
the tool and may damage the material you’re cutting. Of course,
this depends on what blade you’re using, how much you’re
cutting and what you’re cutting, but your sharpener should
be able to give you guidelines based upon those factors. Signs of
a blade that needs to be sharpened are chipping, burning or discoloration
of the wood, smaller chips (dust), increased cutting noise, discoloration
or sap on the tool, and even smoke.
When
is it better to simply replace blades?
When the cost of sharpening or repairing a blade exceeds 50 percent
of the cost of a new one, you might consider replacing it. Be sure
to get an estimate from your sharpening service on especially worn
blades before work is begun.
What
length of lifetime should I expect out of my blade?
Normal industrial quality carbide saw blades should last through
15 sharpenings provided the blades are sharpened as needed. Excessive
use of a blade without regular sharpenings will shorten the life
of the blade.
How
quickly can you do the work?
For the sake
of your business or home project, it’s important to know what
the turnaround time on your order will be. Duggan Veterinary returns
sharpening orders within one week, while most companies will complete
projects within two to three weeks. Shipping time should also be
taken into consideration.
Do you
offer pick up and delivery?
Duggan Veterinary offers both services locally and nationally.Our
service usually involves a one week turnaround time.
What
is the best type of blade to cut double-faced melamine board chip
free?
This depends on the equipment available to you. If you have a scoring
saw, use a triple chip blade with the scoring saw. The scoring saw
must be properly set to cut chip free on the bottom. Without scoring
you have two choices --- hollow face or high alternate top angle-negative
hook blades. You should try both styles to determine which gives
the best life and cutting quality in your operation. Bull Sharpening
can supply and sharpen all these types of blades.
BLADE
SHARPENING SERVICE
We provide our
customers with a full blade sharpening service. We service most
popular types of blades , such as Oster, Andis and Wahl. The process
usually takes two to three days and we will then dispatch to you
when completed.
There is a basic
cost per blade of €8.50 plus V.A.T. |