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02-27-2009, 04:00 PM
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#1 | | Sharpening Service at Klingspor's Name: Matt City: Garner State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 38  02-27-2009, 04:00 PM
So, I stopped into the Raleigh Klingspor's today to drop off my planer and jointer knives for sharpening. I should have called to check their prices before I drove over there.
They are asking something like $1.29 per lineal inch for knife sharpening. To get my knives sharpened (3 - 15" planer & 3 - 6" jointer) was going to be $81.00. I almost passed out when the guy at the counter told me my total. I told him very quickly to cancel the order.
I can buy all new knives for just a little more. I came home and did a little checking around and found out that Raleigh Saw will sharpen all 6 knives for about $25.50.
I'm all for supporting the site sponsors, but the price difference was a little, OK a lot, too rich for my blood.
Anyone know anything good, or bad, about Raleigh Saw?
Last edited by Matt Schnurbusch; 02-27-2009 at 04:35 PM..
Reason: Rephrased most of post. Sorry, I got a little too worked up!
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02-27-2009, 04:49 PM
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Name: Jeremy City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 31 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
I think toolforone used to work there ... I've heard good things. |  
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02-27-2009, 05:40 PM
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Name: John Macmaster City: Eastover State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Oct 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.61 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
I use Raleigh Saw for my table saw blades and Jointer/planer blades.
Just got some back infact.
They are allot cheaper than what you just posted for sure.
Just to give you an idea 19" Planer Knifes (3) 5.50
10" 40T Carbide Table Saw blade 13.00.
Hope this helps
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02-28-2009, 11:37 PM
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Name: Jimmy City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.64 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
Matt,
I've had good luck with Raleigh Saw on both planer and tablesaw blades. Good quality and reasonable prices.
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03-01-2009, 07:14 AM
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Name: Scott City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.49 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
I have used Raleigh Saw several times. I was very happy with the price, quality and turn around.
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03-01-2009, 10:40 AM
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Name: Dave City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 3.15 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
i take all my blades to raleigh saw. nice folks and great prices  | |
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03-01-2009, 05:18 PM
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Name: Jimmy City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Sep 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.64 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
You know, now that I've been thinking about it, I'll bet that Klingspor is probably using Raleigh Saw and acting as a middle man. Raleigh Saw is only a little way up Capital Blvd from them. 
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03-01-2009, 07:23 PM
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Name: Mark City: Goldsboro State: NC County: Wayne Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.59 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
The last time I was in Klingspors (several months ago as I don't get to Raleigh often), the guy at the counter said they had pick-up sharpening service from Raleigh Saw. He didn't mention any mark-up, but I would suspect there is a charge for the pick-up/delivery back to the store, and probably for the fee collection.
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03-02-2009, 05:51 PM
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Name: lawdog City: Lillington State: NC County: Harnett Join Date: Feb 2009 | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
 Can someone tell me where I can find blades for a sears jointer model number 103.21820 (an oldie)? I also need directions or address to Raleigh saw. Thanks in advance | |
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03-02-2009, 06:22 PM
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Name: Mark City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Sharpening Service at Klingspor's
Originally Posted by Ronnie Bass  Can someone tell me where I can find blades for a sears jointer model number 103.21820 (an oldie)? I also need directions or address to Raleigh saw. Thanks in advance If you have the originals, measure them and check around for a replacement. 4 3/8 inch knives are available from Freud but not sure they'll fit (need the width and thickness): http://www.freudtools.com/p-295-high...er-knives.aspx
Sears may still have them.
Part number 9-2291
Here's the original owner's manual: http://www.owwm.com/pubs/222/2176.pdf
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