Where to get TS bladses sharpened?

[paulhtremblay]

I sent my blade off to forestblades (http://www.forrestblades.com/) and just got a message that this company can't sharpen Festool blades.

Any recommendations? I am also considering third party blades. I know Festool is supposed to produce superior blades, but if this company had been able to sharpen it, it still would have cost me something like $25.00 with shipping.

 

[tbellemare]

Where are you? Your signature makes it difficult to recommend anyone specific.

The blades are made by Leitz Tooling in Switzerland and they have sharpening services across NA.

There are also independents in various places that use the same techniques and tooling.

Tom

 

[ccarrolladams]

All of my bits, blades and cutters (including Festool) are sharpened by LA Grinding of Burbank, CA.

They have been grinding and sharpening metal working tools for my businesses since 1959. When my original woodworking grinder retired circa 1970 I turned that over to LA Grinding.

They really understand Festool blades.

 

[adugas]

Where are you? Your signature makes it difficult to recommend anyone specific.

The blades are made by Leitz Tooling in Switzerland and they have sharpening services across NA.

There are also independents in various places that use the same techniques and tooling.

Tom

Hi Tom, who would recommend in Edmonton Alberta Canada area?
Thx

 

[TOOLTOWN]

We send all our blades (Festool and Forrest included) to Ridge Carbide.  We offer a drop off service if you are in the area.  The blades are picked up each Wednesday morning from our shop and returned the following Wednesday.  Timed correctly it is a one week turn around exactly.

Ken

 

[jacko9]

In the San Francisco Bay Area, I'd highly recommend Standard Saw in Oakland, Ca.  Standard Saw has been a quality sharpening shop (for all of my saw blades, jointer and planer knives and even band saw blades) since 1945.

Jack

 

[peter halle]

Burns Tools is also a sharpening service that can sharpen Festool blades.  Also a Festool Dealer so knows about the special needs.

Peter

 

[Jesse Cloud]

I don't understand why Forrest says they won't sharpen Festool blades.  Its not rocket science, and just barely geometry.

I take mine to a local shop that does all kinds of blades.  Never a problem with Festool blades and they come out very sharp.

Ask a local cabinet shop where they get their blades sharpened.  Even if you are rural, the sharpener may have a pick up and delivery service that comes to a nearby hardware store or such once a week.

 

[John H]

Leitz Service Center Locations
http://www.leitztooling.com/locations.htm

 

[tjbnwi]

I send all my blades, bits whatever to Leitz. Never had them tell me they could sharpen something. Mine go the the Grand Rapids location, great service and prices. John posted their locator, find the one closest to you. I use the USPS "if it fits it ships" boxes.

Tom

 

[elfick]

The blades are made by Leitz Tooling in Switzerland and they have sharpening services across NA.

Tom, thanks for this tidbit... turns out there is one just an hour from my house.

 

[tbellemare]

Where are you? Your signature makes it difficult to recommend anyone specific.

The blades are made by Leitz Tooling in Switzerland and they have sharpening services across NA.

There are also independents in various places that use the same techniques and tooling.

Tom

Hi Tom, who would recommend in Edmonton Alberta Canada area?
Thx

I'd call Leitz at 800-253-6070.

Tom

 

[JBag09]

Hey gang, a newbie here. I deal with tooling everyday at work for the last 15 years. One thing for sure I can personally tell you, as far as saw blades go, do not use Leitz to sharpen anything. We have had a lot of problems with tools being even more dull than when we sent them out. I prefer to usehttp://www.ahtools.com

I have personally purchased a couple blades for my TS55 through them made by Freud. And not the same type you buy at a big box store. These were industrial blades. And they seem to cut even better than the Festool blades, sorry Festool. They also resharpen their tools also. Prices should be on the website.

J

 

[tjbnwi]

I've had over 100 blades and bits sharpened by Leitz, not on issue with their service in any way.

Tom

 

[waho6o9]

" We have had a lot of problems with tools being even more dull than when we sent them out."

That doesn't even make sense....

 

[wrightwoodwork]

It will ultimately come down to the person who sharpens them

 

[Harvey]

Paul- You're in Canada, aren't you?  Lee Valley has a list of suggested Canadian resharpening companies. Perhaps try them.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/shopping/TechInfo.aspx?p=46959

 

[paulhtremblay]

Paul- You're in Canada, aren't you?  Lee Valley has a list of suggested Canadian resharpening companies. Perhaps try them.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/shopping/TechInfo.aspx?p=46959

That's funny. Paul H Tremblay--surely Canadian. But I regret to say that even though I would like to brag about an exotic quality, I am a Yank, though with French Canadian heritage. About 20 years ago I tried to make a internet email account with my name. About 30 people had beat me to it--all from our Northern neighbor, no doubt.

 

[paulhtremblay]

Update: I just got my blade back with a label stating:

"All Non-Forrest Festool Kapex Sawblades that have uneven tooth spacing are being RETURNED NO WORK DONE due to Erratic uneven tooth spacing which causes Mis-Grind on OD."

The Forest company makes Festool blades themselves, though I don't know what if the kerf is exactly 2.2 mm so that they will work with my current guide rails.

I do note that the teeth are erratic on this blade. Looking counter clockwise, I see a thick tooth, followed by a thin tooth, followed to *two* thin teeth, followed by a thick tooth. There seems to be no pattern to the teeth.

 

[jacko9]

Update: I just got my blade back with a label stating:

"All Non-Forrest Festool Kapex Sawblades that have uneven tooth spacing are being RETURNED NO WORK DONE due to Erratic uneven tooth spacing which causes Mis-Grind on OD."

The Forest company makes Festool blades themselves, though I don't know what if the kerf is exactly 2.2 mm so that they will work with my current guide rails.

I do note that the teeth are erratic on this blade. Looking counter clockwise, I see a thick tooth, followed by a thin tooth, followed to *two* thin teeth, followed by a thick tooth. There seems to be no pattern to the teeth.

Is that tooth spacing true on all Festool blades?  Wonder what the design reason is for that, perhaps smoother cutting?