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Reel Mowers
The Edge Max bedknife includes a leading edge of
harder steel.
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The EdgeMax™ bedknife
includes a leading edge of
harder steel
The Edge Max bedknife Holds an edge twice as
long as a standard bedknife, and reduces the need
for adjustments, backlapping and grinding.
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Holds an edge twice as long and
reduces the need for adjustments,
backlapping and grinding
Set the bedknife to reel adjustment on an Edge Max
bedknife as usual. Light contact while running on
the ground.
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Set bedknife to reel adjustment as usual
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Light contact while running on the ground
No special requirements
There are no other special requirements.
A dull knife must be sharpened.
Maintaining the EdgeMax Bedknife
If backlapping is part of your maintenance practice,
be prepared to backlap for two to three times the
amount of time as compared to a standard bedknife.
Front face grinding is acceptable in moderation.
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A dull knife must be sharpened
If backlapping is part of your maintenance practice, be
prepared to backlap for two to three times the amount of
time as compared to a standard bedknife
Any facing or grinding must be done with exacting
tolerances. Do not use a hand held grinder
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Front face grinding is acceptable in moderation
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Any facing or grinding must be done with exacting tolerances.
Do not use a hand held grinder
No special stones required.
Sharpening the EdgeMax Bedknife
Dress the stone more frequently. Before starting,
and at least once during grinding. One pass to
dress. Multiple passes will cause the stone to load
up.
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No special stones required
Dress the stone more frequently
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Before starting and at least once during grinding
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One pass to dress
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Multiple passes will cause the stone to back up
When grinding, remove smaller amounts of material
(a shallower cut).
When grinding, remove smaller amounts
of material (shallower cut)
Expect a different spark pattern
Expect a different spark pattern.
Mild Steel: Many orange visible
streaks with few sparks
Tool Steel: Few visible streaks with
noticeable sparks
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