killthepoodle 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2006 So if I lay a quarter on my blades, it should be parallel with the footbeds, correct?On the right skate it leans towarrd the outside of the skate, on the left toward the inside. Is this turn bias or bad sharpening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echi24 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 most sharpeners have a level tool thats kind of like a mini clamp that clamps the blade. they then put a flat piece over the runner to check if its level. sorry, its hard to explain, but the edges should be even Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UMWhockey 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 have you skated on the skates since you got them sharpened? If so you can wear down one edge a little more than another. Right after a sharpening they should be level though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 So if I lay a quarter on my blades, it should be parallel with the footbeds, correct?On the right skate it leans towarrd the outside of the skate, on the left toward the inside. Is this turn bias or bad sharpening? Correct. As someone said, they should be balanced right after a sharpening. However, it appears your skates were sharpened with the skate not centered on the stone, i.e., a bad sharpening. Youtr symptoms are a tell-tale sign of an improper sharpening, low edge on the outside on one, and low on the inside on the other. This is because the skates are reversed when clamped in the skate holder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatleyJr. 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 at the hockey store i work at we make them balance right after we sharpen them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gongshow4sure 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2006 Definitely a bad sharpening the quarter doesn't always work, only because its hard to tell with the naked eye sometimes how level it is, the level tool will tell you though, next time you get them sharpened ask them about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killthepoodle 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 And the guy who did them is supposedly the best at the rink. Such is life in Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 And the guy who did them is supposedly the best at the rink. Such is life in Florida. I left and the masses are still hurtin' :) What rink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nealbroten 18 Report post Posted January 23, 2006 Little late jumping in on this one, but you KNOW we are hurting without you here in the Sunshine State anymore, JR!I don't know where in FL the O.P. is from, but there have been some big changes at the rink in Daytona and it seems like they actually have their act together there. If you are anywhere near there, it may be worth trying them out.Also, you might ask JR about any "alternatives" he might be able to recommend involving 2 sets of steels and Priority Mail envelopes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killthepoodle 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2006 He and I have been in contact about that.....I'll probably start that near the end of this month...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
