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Offline fishonice

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sharpening
« on: Dec 19, 2009, 07:14 PM »
anyone know of someone relatively close to bozeman that can sharpen an auger?
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Offline Shyp

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #1 on: Dec 20, 2009, 09:45 AM »
i usually just take my time and sit down with a chain saw file and give it a little touch up
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Offline Icejigs

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #2 on: Dec 20, 2009, 12:57 PM »
What brand of auger? I took a set to a local sharpener in Boz. a few years ago, ruined them. He did refund my $ and said normally he does not sharpen auger blades.
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Offline Mt.Bucket

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #3 on: Dec 20, 2009, 01:22 PM »
depending on auger they sell sharpeners, my friend baught one for his jiffy. i would suggest buying new blades.
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Offline fishinwithbrittanies

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #4 on: Dec 20, 2009, 01:41 PM »
A guy I know just sharpens with a really fine file, but he said you just have to watch the bevels
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Offline fishonice

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #5 on: Dec 20, 2009, 06:21 PM »
yeah i keep hearing bad things about getting them sharpened. i can't buy new blades cause the auger is a '76 Jiffy. stop laughing!! Runs like a champ
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Offline Mt.Bucket

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #6 on: Dec 20, 2009, 06:33 PM »
I have an extra 8'' bit if that would work.
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Offline eroknroll

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #7 on: Dec 20, 2009, 07:20 PM »
i have the number of a guy in belgrade that sharpens blades, haven't used him yet, so can't say anything about his work though. 581-3627
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Offline haffshak

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #8 on: Dec 20, 2009, 09:34 PM »
I have one of those Vintage Jiffys and have sharpened my own blades for years. It too still runs like a champ and cuts with the best. I'd be willing to sharpen your blades for you or show you how. Let me know if your interested.
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Offline andercee

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #9 on: Dec 21, 2009, 11:48 AM »
If you're in Great Falls Porta-Tune does a great job with mine.  515 19th St N  406-231-5085 
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Re: sharpening
« Reply #10 on: Dec 21, 2009, 03:59 PM »
In Great Falls there is a guy on 10th st North and about 6th ave that does an excellent job.  Has done my jiffy STX blades with no problem.  He is cheap as well.  $6.00, or will trade for a mess of perch.
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Offline spedray

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #11 on: Dec 21, 2009, 05:03 PM »
I also have a very old jiffy. I use a large file and make sure to keep the bottom flat and run the file across the face of the blade to keep them straight. It seems to work pretty good. I love those old augers, I picked mine up at a garage sale three years ago for $5 and it's never had a problem yet.
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Offline eyewinder

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #12 on: Dec 28, 2009, 10:36 AM »
I haven't tried this website yet, but am going to send in 10" Jiffy blade soon:  http://www.fish307.com/augerbladeexchange.aspx

Good luck,
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Offline Icejigs

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #13 on: Dec 28, 2009, 11:37 AM »
I mailed in a set of strikmaster blades a couple years ago to 307, they came back duller then when I mailed them in. I was also warned about that too. I called them on it and they really did not care. When you get them back be sure to try them out before making a long trip to ice. Have a good day.
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Offline eyewinder

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Re: sharpening
« Reply #14 on: Dec 28, 2009, 11:52 AM »
Icejigs:

It would be interesting to hear from others who've tried these folks.  I see that they advertise on this website.  I'm going to hold off sending mine unless I hear more favorable reviews.

Thanks,
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