I am wondering if anybody out there has had any experience with the Hudson sharpener.
Howdy Steve, I once thought about gettin one but realized it would take a lot of sharpenings before it paid for it's self. I don't saw enough to justify the cost, instead, I send my blades to WoodMizer for resharpening. They have done a great job.
Brian
Hi Brian
Thanx for the reply. I looked at a resharp service, but in our area it is too expensive. I looked at several sharpeners in my price range, but all were manually operated. The Hudson is the only automatic that I have found for the price. It would be nice to hear from someone who has experience with one before I go and show them the money.
Thanx again
Steve
I picked up a used WM sharpener for about the price of the hud-son. i'd look around for the used ones, and save my pennies until I could get one.
If you get a used one that doesnt have the new style up graded clamp make sure to get one it is very good
Speaking of sharpening bands, whats everyone paying for it?,,,bedway
I think I paid WM $9.00 a blade. I figure an even $10. per after shipping. They were around $23. new. I think they also set the teeth while their at it.
10 bucks adds up quick if your going through blades.
Cooks charges 7$ for sharpening. And my 14' blades are i think 16.60 each, couple dollars more for their super sharps. I got a box but haven't tried them yet. I like the Munks they sell. You also have to pay for shipping. Cookssaw.com if you want to check. They even sell and sharpen for WMs. Jim
I pay zero. Got a used Wm sharpener and setter and do my own. Best investment I've made in a while. ;)
Stew
the thing with sharpening blades is opportunity cost. it takes a while to sharpen and set bands, it all depends on how much stuff you have going on the big scheme of things. :)