Wood chippers are like any other piece of machinery. Parts like belts and blades need to be replaced and maintained. Proper usage of this type of equipment is important to avoid safety hazards. Chipper blades are most effective if they are sharp and can be hazardous if they are dull or over used. Chippers vary in size, type and capacity and the blades which process the wood are just as diverse. Rectangular in shape they are usually about four inches to one and a half inches across and about twelve inches long. The thickness also ranges between a inch and a half to two inches and the blades are made from high grade steel. Often times they will contain a minimum of eight percent chromium for added hardness. Keeping the blades sharp is simple in theory and in practice. Sharper blades mean higher quality chips. In order to have a wood chipper that functions at the highest possible level, it is important to resharpen blades. Counter grinding a knife is the best way to conserve knife steel and improve the quality of chips your machine produces. A counter ground edge is also more effective for chipping. The resharpening process usually takes about thirty seconds per blade but depends on the length of the knife. It is a two step process. Place sharpener on the knife and then adjust abrasive to knife. Using a sharpener will improve maintenance while at the same time decrease the costs involved with chipping. Sharpeners can significantly increase production and increase the life of the blades by up to eighty percent. Grinding costs are increased if your blades are dull because the machine will have to work harder in order to do the job. Wear and tear on other parts will also increase as will the costs of powering the machine. Sharpening blades also reduces the need to replace the knives by seventy five percent and can reduce safety hazards associated with the use of chipper shredders. These are the main reasons why you need to keep your blades sharpened on a regular basis. You will save money and you will keep yourself or others from injuries. Sharpeners cost around thousand dollars and professionals will usually charge around twenty dollars per blade. Replacement chipper blades can be found here. Always take these precautions when working with chipper shredders. First follow all operational instructions and be sure to wear protective gloves, goggles, and ears. Clear the working area around the machine when it is in use. Make sure you only deposit the proper materials into the machine.
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