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Re-Sharpen Nils Blades???


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How often does one need to sharpen their Nils Master Blades. I currently have a 6" Hand Auger and have been told that sharpening them shouldn't be a factor for awhile. I ave about 4-5days of fishing per week and as far as this season is going, I'm not breaking out the gasser for awhile yet.

I know Surface Tension has experience in this subject, so hoping he will be able to share some thoughts.

Thanks,

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My tip will go all season without changing. I do fish quite abit also.

Now, lets say you are fishing on a lake like Upper Red with much sand in the ice, then you will go through blades faster.

Here is a link to a new Minnesota sharpening service.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/sh...e=0#Post1245774

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I fish more than most and I went a season and a fourth with my 1st blades. Probably would have gone farther but I drilled into some oar dust for a few weeks and dulled them up. When they go they go so get a extra set to have on hand.

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My blade went for over two seasons till it needed to be sharpened and that was because it got dinged by a shovel. First sign that your blade needs sharpening is your having to put down pressure on the auger.

Because you can't buy Nils blades over the counter yet, I'd have a spare. For that matter it be a good idea to have a spare set of blades with you no matter which brand auger you have.

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If you don't ding it or hit any sand or debris in the ice you should easily be able to turn out a full two or 3 seasons on the same head. I've had a nils for 3 seasons now and my only advice is don't let a rookie use your auger wink.gif That's probably the number one cause of the blades getting ruined prematurely. People not used to a nils will drag it on the ice or slam it down or just start leaning into it and that could ruin your cutting head faster than anything. Keep some oil on the blades also, especially as the paint starts to wear off so it won't rust.

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