How to Sharpen Garden Tools : Sharpening a Shovel

How to sharpen a shovel; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on sharpening gardening tools in this free instructional video.

Expert: Fred Carson
Bio: Fred Carson has been professionally sharpening tools for more than twenty five years. He runs Carson's Saw Shop in Eugene, Oregon.
Filmmaker: max koetter

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• sharpening
• gardening
• tools
• hoes
• digging
• landscaping
• yard
• work
• lawn
• mowers

[CanItAlready]

Anyone who doesn't understand why you'd sharpen a shovel has never tried to dig a hole for something and hit a large, tough root in the ground. Trust me, a sharpened shovel comes in handy when that happens.

[LeonRFpoa]

you gotta sharpen shovels? 0_0

I think this guy just really likes to grind stuff.

[dingoangst]

I couldn't see anything, might try some lighting?

[powerspade]

Well I have been gardening for 55 yrs and have nevere needed to grind a edge on my shovel those who dont agree dont do much digging as with regard to nicks caused by stone just beat the nick out with a hammer and then carry on digging

[301001082]

@powerspade not exactly, when "digging" large gravel and mud mix; nics are a pain

[powerspade]

All I can say is that you dont do much digging

[xxAkatsukixSasorixx]

Less resistance going in and cutting through roots And no dirt doesn't sharpen anything.

[powerspade]

Why sharpen a shovel ? the best way to put a good edge on it is to use it after a couple of minutes use the dirt will sharpen it for you without having to grind a edge on it

[daikaiju20]

looks like an old chop saw with a cutoff wheel attached? or a really thin grinding wheel?

[MNdigger]

I Want That Grinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!