question for lesche digger users

[garrettlover]

I got two lesche diggers today and they don't seem too sharp. do you guys sharpen yours and if so where at on the blade do you sharpen. thanks

 

[MNCoinhunter]

You definately don't have to sharpen them right out of the box. But I did eventually use my Dremel to (try) and sharpen it a bit on the serrated side to help get through roots easier. It worked good, but for as much as I hunt it only lasted a few days.

 

[khouse]

I have a file handy all the time to keep my blade real sharp. I file it on both sides. I also cut teeth on the other side because I cut right to left.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Hey....me miss you over here. You had better be good to the wifey, complete her honey-do list on time and ask for an "AT Pro" soon

 

[GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va]

n/t

 

[Coyote65]

I have the Predator Tools Model 85 and it was sharp right out of the box. For keeping it sharp I use the Gatco or Lansky Sharpening System.
They work great and will sharpen knives your digger scissors you name it.
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R9Fd44vviY[/video]

 

[Ray-Mo.]

I keep a 12" file with me at all times to touch up and keep them sharp.You can use a small file to sharpen the corners of the teeth so you can saw right through roots up to an inch or so thick.

 

[garrettlover]

thanks guys I appreciate all the tips,hard digging around here

 

[khouse]

I did quite well hunting the gravel driveway areas. I used one of those Estwing rock hammers. It pops the gravel out quick. I misplaced it in my garage and haven't been gravel hunting for about 3 years. I'm going to look some more for it because not many will dig the gravel too long with one of those Chinese diggers from the big "K" mart. It's a great feeling to pop a hole through a zinc with it!

 

[Uncle Willy]

MMMMM! Mushrooms look good. Love those puppies.

Bill

 

[Caretaker me]

I do mine on a grinding wheel every spring, then hit it with a stone