Jiffy Model 30 pilot point

[Loudmouth879]

Anybody know what the angle is supposed to be on the pilot point on the jiffy model 30? I found 15* but want to just double check with people.

[adipose]

i think its more important that the pilot point be sharp. Never measured mine but sharpen it the same angle it came with and have no issues.

[Loudmouth879]

i think its more important that the pilot point be sharp. Never measured mine but sharpen it the same angle it came with and have no issues.

the problem I have is mine is as old as me so I'm not sure it's at the same angle

[TinyTim]

Does this help any? http://www.jiffyonice.com/EComStore/pages/sharpeningtips.aspx

[Loudmouth879]

Does this help any? http://www.jiffyonice.com/EComStore/pages/sharpeningtips.aspx

Thanks Tim but I've read through that 100 times lol and the 15* I think they are talking about is for the blades not the point.... I do have to square it up I do now that because the sides are uneven just want to know what kind of angle I should put on it.... I also have to take it apart and check out where the auger enters the motor head because there is an awful amount of wobble in it.... gotta check if anything is wore out

[adipose]

in that link posted above...they clearly show firstly the point instructions and also the blade instructions below the point instructions.

[adipose]

Quote from link

The chipper tooth blade is fabricated from high carbon steel and is heat treated to provide a long lasting   sharp edge. The pilot point of the blade is hardened and ground to a sharp cutting edge. To re-sharpen the pilot point use a 12 to 16 inch diameter disc grinder with No. 80 grit paper. Follow the angle of the point, grinding the edge straight on both sides. Be sure that centers are maintained as shown in Figure 1. When too much is ground on one side, the blade point will be off center as shown in Figure 2. Proper back clearance on the pilot point and the chipper tooth blade is essential as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3. Hold the drill  assembly upside-down in a vise. Using a file and/or file with sandpaper, remove  all burrs from back of the chipper tooth blade and the pilot point.

[Loudmouth879]

Yes I get that but I'm not sure if the correct angle is still on the pilot point

[Huntindave]

Yes I get that but I'm not sure if the correct angle is still on the pilot point

In illustration labeled "correct"  the text calls for a 30degree angle.  That would be 30 degrees on each side, for a 60 degree total angle, when measured from one edge to the other.

[Loudmouth879]

In illustration labeled "correct"  the text calls for a 30degree angle.  That would be 30 degrees on each side, for a 60 degree total angle, when measured from one edge to the other.

Ahh missed that thanks!