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hedge cutter care

Posted by bob whatley on June 23, 2014 at 9:28pm in Machinery

Hi just wondering what products people use on the hedge cutter blades after a use, currently use wd40 but thinking there is probably something better as it does not really hold? Recommendations much appreciated. Thanks

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    Rich AGS June 23, 2014 at 9:32pm

    E90 gear box oil

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    Phil Voice June 23, 2014 at 9:34pm

    Hi Bob

    You need something thicker than WD40.

    years ago we used to use old engine oil but it wasn't the most earth friendly.
    A thick vegetable oil is a better option as it's natural.

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    James Brett June 23, 2014 at 10:19pm
    Duck oil
  • Jason Conway June 23, 2014 at 11:11pm
    White grease or chainsaw oil
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    James Brett June 23, 2014 at 11:18pm
    I like mine to be quite dry so stuff doesn't stick!! A good high temp grease in the grease holes and a spray of wd, or similar to clean a dispel moisture is all we ever do. Sharpen weekly with a flat file and all is good!!
  • David Benson June 23, 2014 at 11:29pm
    old engin oil with a paint brush before you put it to bed for the night
  • bob whatley June 24, 2014 at 1:16pm
    Hi like the sound of the vegetable oil, cheap and clean, would you still use wd40 after a wet day of cutting just to aid with any moisture. Or just give a wipe off? How often do you tend to sharpen can never get it like when there new, what is the best tool, for sharpening?

    Phil Voice said:

    Hi Bob

    You need something thicker than WD40.

    years ago we used to use old engine oil but it wasn't the most earth friendly.
    A thick vegetable oil is a better option as it's natural.

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    James Brett June 24, 2014 at 5:28pm
    I use a flat chainsaw file!! Works well and is easy. Do it regularly!!!
  • Mark June 24, 2014 at 8:49pm

    I use this mixed with a splosh of whatever oil you prefer...I keep it in a trigger spray bottle and apply whenever necassary ;-)

    I too use a flat chainsaw file it's fine enough to sharpen and small enough to get between the teeth well..I tend to sharpen more infrequently but have the blades out G clamped to the bench, then do the whole regrease gearbox etc

    Cheers
    Mark

  • PRO
    James Brett June 24, 2014 at 10:05pm
    About every week and it's just my stihl flat file for the saw!! Just watch the angles!!
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