harvey lee Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Looking for a closer, faster avenue to get that Nils blade sharpened? Look no further. Nils Master Blade SharpeningUPDATE: Surface Tension is now and Authorized by Nils Master to sharpen and reset Nils blades. Surface Tension will be offering Sharpening for Nils Master Auger blades.He knows the importance of getting your auger back in service and will do all he can to get your blades back to you ASAP.Cost will $20 plus return shipping. Blade removal:To help the removal of blade,warm the area where the stub meetsthe auger shaft to melt any ice.Remove the retaining bolt and with a rubber or wooded mallettap the blade to rotate it off the shaft.Do this on the radius above the cutting edges. Do not bend the blade. Shipping Instructions: Ship blade with guard on and pack box with packing material. Include return Name and address and email address incase I need to get a hold of you. I'll also email you when your blade is shipped back to you. Please use the United States Postal ServiceInclude payment for return shipping, which should be the same as what it cost to ship to me. You'll be getting your blade back.Use a permanent ink pen and write your name on your blades for your own piece of mind. If your blade is bent or had been previously sharpened incorrectly, chances are they won't be any good. Those blades will be returned back to you minus shipping and handling. Frank DeLuca5382 Jentoft Rd,Saginaw, MN55779[email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_J Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Great information and a true service!Thanks to you and Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks Harvey Lee and Todd. Price to sharpen a Nils is $20 plus return shipping which should be around $6. This is not a blade exchange, your blade will be sharpened and returned to you. I also test drill ever blade. I can do this and get your blade sent back to you the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardWaterChef Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 That is awesome!Here in New York there is no place that offers that service.I am new to this site and have found it to be very welcoming and informative.Thank you,DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Nice to have you with us HardWaterChef. If you have any questions, just fire away and your questions will be answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks all that have used this service. The USPS Priority Mail shipping has worked out well with blades taking one day to get to their destination. As stated above, I drill test all blades before sending them out. That will be possible for a couple more weeks. Once the ice has deteriorated I won't be able to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks Frank for the great service this past winter. The blades you sharpened for me were flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Darn ice won't leave. Good news is I'm still test drilling blades. Got one in the mail today from Maine. It was sharpened, drill tested, and shipped back out to Maine. I wonder if they still have ice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juggs Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Frank--Are you still in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I sure am. Guys must be getting pumped for ice because blades are starting to come in for sharpening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock7 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 And I can attest to the fact that he knows what he is doing. Mine was sent in late last winter and Frank was not able to test it cause the ice went south, well....maybe just got alittle to soft. Anyway, when I finally got a chance to test the sharpened bit this winter, it cut like new. Thanks for the great service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Ranger Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Frank, do you sharpen the full auger head that has the center-point blade too? I'd imagine that would be kind of expensive for shipping wouldn't it being you can't remove just the blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 you have to ship the entire head, you cant remove the blades.. its not too expensive to ship it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Frank does one hecka job with these blades and his turn around time is second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks Guys, I appreciate the feedback.Ice Ranger, I'm not sure if I understand your post so I'll try and explain what you'll send in. The entire red part is the cutting head and that is what you'll send. (Priority Mail is anywhere from 6-9 dollars BTW) This is a very snug fit and because your using a lot of twisting and pulling force you'll need to be careful. I suggest wearing thick leather mits. You remove the nut and bolt at the cutting head. You'll need to rotate the cutting head so it separates from the flute on the auger shaft. Once you get to that point turn the head till it feels like a free spot. Now wiggle the head back and forth while pulling the head from the auger shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted February 3, 2009 we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted February 3, 2009 I know Harvey Lee needs a blade sharpened after 15 months of hard use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Expect a blade set from me fairly soon Frank!.. mine are going dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 It was changed today first thing this am as the blade I was using has drilled all of last seasons holes and half of this seasons fishing. That baby did its job well but now needs a little attention from FRANK'S SHARPENING SERVICE.Thats alot of drilling on one blade.Here is where I send mine to get to like new condition again.Frank DeLuca5382 Jentoft Rd,Saginaw, MN 55779[email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapperdirk Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Surface tension I e-mailed you awhile back but never received a reply if you will sharpen the Nils blades for us canucks . I get a little nervous since the backup is now installed on my Nils and I have a dull one on the shelf . If you can't I'll just order one from Nils . TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks guys.trapper, I didn't receive your email. I'll send one out to you. As far as shipping to Canada, I don't have any problems with that but I don't know if regulations. I'll check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted February 6, 2009 we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted February 6, 2009 Going to Canada, it takes extra time to clear customs and is spendier. You will need to send it via UPS or Fed-Ex if you want tracking all the way. If you request tracking from the USPS they track it to the closest Canadian border post office handling facitlity only. Customs is not as rigorous via USPS and is faster that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapperdirk Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Oh don't I know so well the B.S. with our border .Grrrr . I just received a couple of Arctic Armour suits by UPS and that worked fine . Thanks for the e-mail Surface Tension and I replied . I'm hoping this works .I know it's going to be spendier for sure Rick like everything for us up here and understood . TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomPounder Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hey Frank i sent you my nils bottom for sharping. I have a back up so time isnt a issue Was just wondering if you recieved it yet? Thanks, TJ from Lake Cryatal,MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 BottomPounder, I haven't received anything in the last week. I'll be out of town till Sunday. So if it comes today or Sat, it'll be sent back out on Mon. Send me an email and I'll let you know when it comes. No problem shipping to Canada. I can use International First Class or Priority International. That would be through the United States Post Office. First class is a cheaper option so which ever you choose just include shipping charges. Slabineye, I'm not familiar with your area but try the bait shops or large sporting goods stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croixflats Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I gotta say I sent mine in and it got back to me in a nils second. Problem was I expected the package on the door step as this is the way the nils arrived, dumb me, I sent it off in a box that fit in the mail box. I got it back and I had to use it because again dumb me used the other one next to a sand bar that blew sand onto the area I drilled. I did not use it in the same area but it did act as if new and still going strong,Thank you FrankYou have another one coming your way.Surface Tension rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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