PRECISION SHARPENING

Expert Carbide Saw Blade Sharpening Services

Specializing in Carbide Saw Blade Sharpening for Over 40 Years

✓ Family Hardware - Trusted Since 1983 ✓ Free Shipping on 10+ Blades ✓ Nationwide Mail-In Service ✓ Great Quality, Fair Prices - Serving SWFL
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Professional Saw Blade Sharpening Process

Watch our expert technicians demonstrate the precision and care that goes into every blade we sharpen. See why woodworkers across the nation trust Family Hardware for their sharpening needs.

CNC Precision

6 CNC grinders with .002" tolerance

Quality Control

4-point inspection process

Expert Craftsmanship

Over 40 years of experience

Family Hardware: Your Trusted Partner

Family Hardware has specialized in the sharpening of carbide tipped saw blades for over 40 years. Every day hundreds of customers around the country rely on us to keep their shops running at peak efficiency.

Using methods handed down 3 generations, we use a mix of old skill knowledge, with cutting edge machinery to get the job done right. We are constantly investing in new technology and upgrading our existing equipment to deliver the superior quality that will keep your blades running longer and cutting better.

40+

Years Experience

6

CNC Grinders

100s

Daily Customers

"The sharpened blades were excellent. Also, very important, I feel that Family Hardware went out of their way to make the whole process very simple and convenient."
- Ben, Arizona

What We Sharpen

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All Saw Blades

Table saw, circular saw, miter saw, radial arm saw, and specialty blades. We handle standard woodworking blades as well as specialty applications.

  • Standard woodworking blades
  • Specialty cutting applications
  • Carbide and steel tooth blades
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Blade Sizes

We work with blades from 4 inches up to 24 inches in diameter. Whether it's a small trim saw or large cabinet saw blade, we've got you covered.

  • 4" - 24" diameter range
  • Standard and thin kerf
  • Custom tooth configurations

Quick Turnaround

Most blades are sharpened within 1-2 business days of arrival. We'll email you tracking information as soon as your blades ship back.

  • 1-2 business day service
  • Email tracking notifications
  • Rush service available

Request Your Mail-In Order Form

Fill out the form below and we'll send you our sharpening order form along with a prepaid UPS shipping label.

📦 Free prepaid UPS shipping label
4-5 business day turnaround
🚚 Free shipping on 10+ blades

We'll send you the order form and prepaid shipping label via email within minutes.

Sharpening Price List

Professional saw blade sharpening at fair, competitive prices. All prices include our comprehensive cleaning and inspection process.

Free Shipping Options

1-4 Blades

$15 inbound, $15 return shipping

5-9 Blades

$15 inbound, FREE return shipping

10+ Blades

FREE shipping both ways

*Dado Sets count as 1 Blade for Free Shipping, Tooling Counts 2 to 1. Lower 48 only. Contact us for Alaska/Hawaii.

Carbide Saw Blades

Description Price
3" Blade$11.50
4" Blade$12.00
5" Blade$13.50
6" Blade$13.50
7" Blade (0-39 Teeth)$14.50
7" Blade (40+ Teeth)$15.50
8" Blade$16.80
9" Blade$18.00
10" Blade (0-39 Teeth)$19.00
10" Blade (40+ Teeth)$22.00
11" Blade$23.00
12" Blade (0-49 Teeth)$23.00
12" Blade (50+ Teeth)$25.00
14" Blade (0-49 Teeth)$31.00
14" Blade (50+ Teeth)$33.00
15" Blade$39.00
16" Blade$44.00
17" Blade$45.00
18" Blade$48.00
20" Blade$50.00
22" Blade$55.00
24" Blade$60.00
32" Blade$95.00
Retip Per Tooth$5.75
Complete Retip, Per Tooth$9.78

Plywood & Rip Blades

Description Price
Plywood - 5"$13.80
Plywood - 6"$15.25
Plywood - 7"$16.70
Plywood - 8"$18.15
Plywood - 10"$21.05
Plywood - 12"$23.95
Plywood - 14"$26.85
Plywood - 16"$29.75
Rip - 7"$16.10
Rip - 8"$17.38
Rip - 9"$18.66
Rip - 10"$19.94
Rip - 12"$22.50

Hole Saws

Description Price
Up to 2"$5.50
2" to 3"$7.00
3" to 4"$8.50
4" to 5"$10.00
5" and Up$12.00
Carbide Hole Saw$11.00

Cold Saw Blades

Description Price
8" Blade$20.70
10" Blade$22.59
12" Blade$24.48
14" Blade$26.37

Router Bits

Description Price
Bearing Replacement$8.00
1 Flute Carbide$8.50
2 Flute Carbide$10.00
2 Flute Carbide (Large)$15.00
3 Flute Carbide$12.50
4 Flute Carbide$15.00
6 Flute Carbide$18.00
Slot Cutter (All Wing)$17.25
Groover (Up to 10")$18.00

Drill Bits

Description Price
Annular Cutter (Under 2")$12.00
Annular Cutter (2" & Over)$12.00
Boring Bit$8.00
Carbide Boring Bit$8.50
Bradpoint Bit$3.50
Bradpoint Carbide Bit$6.00
Drill Bit Carbide (To 1")$5.00
Drill Bit (1/2" & Under)$3.00
Drill Bit (Over 1/2")$3.50
End Mill Sharpen$10.00
Forstner Bit (Through 1.5")$12.90
Forstner Bit (Over 1.5")$14.15
Speed Bore/Spade Bit$2.75
Spiral Bit$12.00
Spur Bit (Less than 2")$7.50
Spur Bit (2" - 2.5")$9.00
Spur Bit (2-9/16" - 3-1/2")$12.00
Spur Bit (Over 3-1/2")$12.00
Carbide Spur Bit$9.50
Step Bit$9.50
Uni-Bit Step$9.50

Chainsaws

Description Price
Standard Chainsaw$11.49
Carbide Chainsaw$11.49
Chainsaw Blade (6 Foot)$32.29
Labor to Remove Chain$4.00

Home & Yard

Description Price
Axe$11.00
Buck Saw$10.00
Hand Pruners/Snippers$8.00
Hatchet$10.00
Hand Hedge Clipper$10.00
Electric Hedge Trimmer$25.00
Kitchen Knife (Per Inch)$1.50
Lopper$10.00
Machete$15.00
Mower Blade$12.00
Pocket Knife$8.00
Pruning Handsaw (Single Cut)$10.00
Scissors & Shears (3.5" & Under)$6.00
Scissors & Shears (Over 3.5")$8.00
Scythe$20.00
Shovel$9.00

Miscellaneous Sharpening

Description Price
Auger$12.00
Bolt Cutter$18.00
Chipper Blade (Per Inch)$2.25
Chisel$6.00
Corner Chisel$12.00
Dado Set (2-6 Chippers)$55.00
Additional Dado Chippers$8.00
Files (All Sizes)$10.00
Mortising Bit$10.15
Hand Paper Cutter$18.00
Paper Knife (3-Blade Set)$35.00
Paper Knife (Up to 26")$22.00
Paper Knife (27-43")$26.00
Paper Knife (Over 43")$32.00
Plug Cutter$7.50
Pole Saw (Single Cut)$9.00
Pole Saw (Double Cut)$12.50
PVC Cutter$8.00
Putty Knife$6.00
Score Set$40.00
Shaper Cutter (2-Wing)$15.00
Shaper Cutter (3-Wing)$18.00
Shaper Cutter (4-Wing)$22.00

Additional Services

Description Price
Countersink$5.77
Unable to Sharpen Fee$3.00
Labor to Mount on Post$30.00
Rush Fee$25.00
Pick Up Charge$10.00
Planer Blades (Per Inch)$1.50

⚠️ We do NOT Sharpen:

Hand Saws Double Edge Planers Diamond Tipped Blades Stump Grinder Teeth

Note: Sharpening services are not taxed. Tax applies only to tips & post work.

Why Choose Our Saw Sharpening Service?

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Safety First

Sharp blades require less force and reduce the risk of dangerous kickback. Dull blades can bind and cause accidents.

Better Performance

Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, reducing stress on your tools and producing professional results.

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Save Money

Our saw blade sharpening service extends blade life - quality carbide-tipped table saw blades and circular saw blades can be sharpened 5-8 times, saving money over 2-5 years.

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Eco-Friendly

Sharpening keeps blades out of landfills and reduces the need for new blade manufacturing.

Signs Your Circular Saw Blade Needs Sharpening

Rough or Jagged Cuts

Dull table saw blades and circular saw blades tear wood fibers instead of slicing cleanly - time to sharpen saw blades

Burn Marks

Overheating from dull teeth leaves burn marks on wood

Increased Noise & Resistance

The saw works harder and produces grinding sounds

Rounded or Chipped Teeth

Visual inspection shows teeth that have lost their sharp points

Mail In Sharpening in 4 Simple Steps

Simple 4-Step Mail-In Process

Family Hardware makes blade sharpening convenient with our nationwide mail-in service. Get Free Shipping when You Send In 10 Blades At Once.

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1. Request a Prepaid Shipping Label

We send you the forms to send us your blades.

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2. Ship us Your Blades

We send you the forms to send us your blades.

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3. We Sharpen Your Blades

We send you the forms to send us your blades.

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4. We Ship Your Blades Back

You receive tracking as soon as your blades leave our shop

Our Professional 5-Step Sharpening Process

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Receiving Your Blades

Your blades are received and checked into our system, where you receive an automated email. We then immediately laser etch your name on the front of the blade so that it stays linked to you, from the second we receive it.

2

Polishing and Cleaning

All blades are cleaned in an ultrasonic bath and wire brushed with a nylon wheel. The ultrasonic bath helps loosen debris and the nylon wire wheel helps clear any surface debris away from the tooth without damaging the tooth like a steel wire wheel brush would.

3

Measuring and Inspection

Once cleaned, your blades are measured up and sorted into our work flow for one of our 6 CNC saw grinders. We inspect blades prior to going on our machine. We note significant run out and mark it on the blade so that we can correctly grind your blade into proper shape. Any blade needing tip work or that cannot be ground, are weeded out at this point in the process.

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Grinding

Your blades are top and face ground. We have 2 dedicated top grinding machines, 1 dedicated facing machine and 3 machines that can do both grinds in a single cycle. Once ground, we again visually inspect the blade, as well as checking for any run out. Blades are to have 95% of the teeth within .002″ tolerance, and no two teeth can be more than .004″ apart in height.

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Shipping

Blades are dipped in a wax protective coating prior to shipping back. If you sent your blades in boxes, or a special case, you will receive these back. If not, your blades are shipped in our custom boxes designed for saw blade shipping and are separated by cardboard dividers custom made to fit the profile of our shipping box.

Our 4-Point Inspection Process

Tooth Runout

95% of teeth within .002" tolerance, no two teeth more than .004" apart in height

Plate Concentricity

.003" tolerance maintained

Tip Condition

Check for bent or broken tips requiring replacement

Visual Inspection

Visual inspection for any run out and micro chipping after grinding

What Happens Next?

1. Order Form & Label

After completing the form, we will send you our sharpening order form and a UPS prepaid label, if you wish to download our form directly and send in blades yourself, you may do so.

2. Processing Time

Once we receive your blades, we will check them in and begin our sharpening process. Expect it to take 4-5 business days for us to process your order.

3. Payment & Shipping

We will use the payment form you designated on the order form to charge for the order. If you would like us to call for a credit card, or call us before to get a total and send a check with your blades, you may do so as well. Lastly we will ship your blades back to you for you to enjoy!

What Our Customers Say

"The quality of the sharpening was great, they almost cut better than when new. I really like the almost like sanded edge of the board after running thru the blade. We will definitely be using your services in the future"
- Bruce, NY
"I tried the blades after receiving them back and they cut Oak wood like butter compared from what they were before sending them in for your resharpening service. It took me awhile before I found someone reliable as yourself to sharpen this set of Dado Blades as am not a type of person that throws things away. There is no doubt that Family Hardware will get any of my future blades that need blade sharpening service from now on. Your service is first rate and the shipping was a selling point for me."
- Steve, MI
"Want to thank you guys for such excellent service, from the timely turn around, free shipping, reasonable pricing and the great quality of cuts coming from the blades. I will definitely use your service again and pass your information along to anyone needing some blade sharpening."
- Mike Z, NV
"The sharpened blades were excellent. Also, very important, I feel that Family Hardware went out of their way to make the whole process very simple and convenient."
- Ben, AZ

Professional CNC Grinding Technology

ABM Premium Loader System

One of our state-of-the-art CNC grinding machines that exemplifies our commitment to precision and automation in saw blade sharpening.

Advanced CNC grinding technology combining automated loading with precision measurement for consistent, professional blade sharpening results.

Automated Loading System

Precision positioning and securing of blades with consistent repeatability

CNC Precision Control

Computer control ensuring .002" tolerance and consistent geometry

Advanced Measurement

Continuous monitoring with automatic parameter adjustment

High-Volume Processing

Efficient multi-blade processing with consistent quality standards

Technical Capabilities

  • Accommodates blade diameters from 3" to 24"
  • Precision grinding with .002" tooth height tolerance
  • Automated blade positioning and clamping
  • Real-time quality monitoring and adjustment
  • Compatible with all carbide tooth geometries
ABM Premium Loader - CNC Grinding Machine

ABM Premium Loader - Advanced CNC grinding technology ensuring consistent, professional results for every blade

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the sharpening process take?

Most blades are processed within 4-5 business days of arrival. You'll receive email confirmation when your blades arrive and tracking information when they ship back.

Do you sharpen all types of saw blades?

We sharpen most carbide-tipped saw blades, router bits, drill bits, and many other cutting tools. We do NOT sharpen hand saws, double edge planers, diamond tipped blades, or stump grinder teeth. Contact us if you're unsure about your specific tool.

How many times can a blade be sharpened?

Quality carbide-tipped blades can typically be sharpened 5-8 times before needing tip replacement. This depends on the original blade quality, how dull it was when sharpened, and how it's used after sharpening.

What if my blade needs new tips?

We offer tip replacement services. Retipping costs $5.75 per tooth, and complete retip costs $9.78 per tooth. We'll inspect your blades and contact you if tip work is needed before proceeding.

How do you ensure quality?

Every blade goes through our 4-point inspection process. We maintain .002" tolerance with 95% of teeth, and no two teeth can be more than .004" apart in height. Each blade is also visually inspected for any defects.

What's included in your service?

Our service includes ultrasonic cleaning, precision CNC grinding, quality inspection, protective wax coating, and secure packaging for return shipping. Your blade is laser etched with your name for tracking.

Do you offer rush service?

Yes, rush service is available for an additional $25 fee. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we'll do our best to accommodate urgent needs.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept credit cards, checks, and can call you for payment information. Payment is processed after your blades are sharpened and ready to ship back to you.

How should I package my blades for shipping?

We'll send you a shipping label and instructions. If you have original blade boxes or cases, please use them. Otherwise, secure blades between cardboard and bubble wrap to prevent damage during transit.

Do you service customers outside the lower 48 states?

Our free shipping applies to the lower 48 states only. For Alaska and Hawaii customers, please contact us for shipping arrangements and costs.

Local Sharpening Services in Southwest Florida

Visit Our Shop

While we offer convenient nationwide mail-in service, customers in Southwest Florida can visit our shop for local sharpening services. We've been serving the SWFL community for over 40 years with professional blade sharpening.

Same-Day Service Available

Drop off your blades and pick them up the same day in many cases

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Local Pickup & Delivery

We offer pickup and delivery services for local customers with larger orders

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Direct Consultation

Speak directly with our sharpening experts about your specific needs

Southwest Florida Location

Phone: 239-574-2540
Email: sharpening@familyhardware.com
Service Area: Southwest Florida & Nationwide Mail-In
Specialties: Carbide Saw Blades, Router Bits, Drill Bits

Local Pickup Available: Contact us to arrange pickup for orders of 10+ blades in the SWFL area. Pickup charge applies for smaller orders.

Request Your Mail-In Order Form

Ready to get your blades sharpened?

Fill out the form below and we'll send you our sharpening order form along with a prepaid UPS shipping label. Our professional saw blade sharpening service includes comprehensive cleaning, precision CNC grinding, and quality inspection.

Free Shipping Reminder:

  • 10+ Blades: FREE shipping both ways
  • 5-9 Blades: $15 inbound, FREE return
  • 1-4 Blades: $15 each way
Phone: 239-574-2540
Email: sharpening@familyhardware.com
Turnaround: 4-5 business days typically

Mail-In Order Form Request

After submitting, check your email for the order form and prepaid shipping label. If you prefer to download the order form directly, click here.