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Grinding Relief Angles on Bedknives
A shallow relief angle of 10 degrees to 15 degrees
would more than likely last on golf course fairway turf
for and entire season (3 to 6 months) but only a week
or two on a sod farm.
A steep angle, on the other hand, may last two sea-
sons on golf course fairway turf and only half a season
on a sod farm.
NOTE
These specifications are to be used as a guide only if
the original equipment manufacturer’s recommendations
should be followed when grinding bedknives.
The required grind should be fairly easy to determine on
a used bedknife showing a wear pattern, Simply adjust
the mounting bracket until the grinding stone contacts
the knife surface. (Arrow A)
Then, by rotating the bracket, adjust the reference
marks on the angle setting gauge on the right end of the
mounting bracket.
25°
10°
REEL
5°
Bedknife/Reel Relief Angle
Figure 3-26(a)
5
0
0
1
0
1
0
5
0
0
A
Bedknife Adjustment Handle
Figure 3-26(b)
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