Guest BannedCore Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Does anyone know who sharpens auger blades? As I have many dull sets that I would like to get sharpened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Hi Hardcore, I do know of someone. I'll find out the contact for you on Saturday. Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigTrout Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Bonjour, My 2 cents: Buy a new pair of auger blades. If they are properly cared for, they will last you many years! I think one of the biggest reasons blades go dull is they get abused. I have had the same auger blades on mine for about 4 years. When I am finished using the auger, I make sure the auger gets put away with the blades pointing up and I periodically apply a thin layer of oil. Also, don't bang your blades on the ice and never "force/jam" the auger while you are cutting the hole. Hopes this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Bonjour, My 2 cents: Buy a new pair of auger blades. If they are properly cared for, they will last you many years! I think one of the biggest reasons blades go dull is they get abused. I have had the same auger blades on mine for about 4 years. When I am finished using the auger, I make sure the auger gets put away with the blades pointing up and I periodically apply a thin layer of oil. Also, don't bang your blades on the ice and never "force/jam" the auger while you are cutting the hole. Hopes this helps. Um...It also helps that you only cut maybe 12 holes a year trout?????? Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Good info BigTrout. Also proper shimming of your blades is a must. The auger should shave the ice not jam into it. 12 holes a year? I guess mine would last 4 years too! Ha Ha! Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 OK....Sorry for getting carried away......If you find you need to sharpen your blades on a regular basis I would suggest a good stone and some oil...I have shapened my blades on time to time....Ive sharpened the Jiffy ripper blades and the Swede Bore blades too..Ive used Files and stones...Stones are the best as you can get a real nice edge on em...You only need to work the one edge and not pay much attention to the other except to take of a Burr maybe...Dont be afraid to try....But watch your fingers if using a file.. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigTrout Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Um...It also helps that you only cut maybe 12 holes a year trout?????? Actually, it was 13 holes................. LOL I am going out to coffin island today with my boys............ the same ones who will date your daughters! Booooooom yaaaaaaaaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crisop 65 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 there is a guys card at D&R who sharpens blades and everything that is sharp. i brought mine there last yr, they are razor sharp and fly through the ice now Quote 2017 Dog Lake Open Champion Line Cutter Fishy AF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks Crisop. That's who I was going to mention. Here's the contact to sharpen your auger blades. Please tell him you got the info here! Gary Tanner # 627-9910 # 577-9793 noon - 8pm Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BannedCore Report post Posted December 31, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. BigtroutI have blades from 20 years ago. I pretty much only fish for brook trout and have drilled into the bottom, into logs, and even on top of rocks. As I am usually fishing close to shore and fairly shallow. I usually drill 100-200 holes a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
