Inside The Shop
See the sharpening process
A look at how dull, worn blades become factory-sharp on our CNC grinders.
Mail-in carbide blade sharpening with CNC grinding to a .002" tolerance. Forty years of shop-floor expertise — trusted by contractors, cabinet shops, and woodworkers nationwide.
From a 3" trim blade to a 32" mill blade — plus the bits and tooling that keep your shop running.
Table, circular, miter, radial arm, cold saw and panel blades from 3" to 32". Carbide-tipped and specialty profiles.
Router bits, drill and Forstner bits, boring bits, shaper cutters, hole saws, chainsaw chains and annular cutters.
Ship from any state. Prepaid labels and free shipping on 10+ blades, with a 4–5 business day turnaround.
A dull blade works harder, cuts rougher, and is more dangerous. If you notice any of these, your blade is overdue.
Tear-out, fuzzy edges, or chipping where the blade used to leave a clean, glass-smooth surface.
Scorching or smoke means the blade is rubbing instead of slicing, overheating your stock and the carbide.
You're pushing harder to get the same cut. A sharp blade should pull through the work with light pressure.
Extra noise, chatter, or vibration in the cut points to worn teeth and a blade that's no longer running true.
Hold the blade to the light. Reflective, rounded, or chipped tips mean the cutting edges are gone.
If your saw labors or slows in cuts it used to handle easily, the blade is making the motor do the work.
As a rule of thumb, carbide-tipped blades should be sharpened every 10–20 hours of use — sooner if you're seeing any of the signs above. Regular sharpening protects the carbide and extends the blade's life.
Every blade is restored on CNC grinders and held to specs most sharpeners never measure — then cleaned, coated, and inspected before it ships back.
95% of teeth held within .002", with no two teeth more than .004" apart in height.
Ultrasonic cleaning, precision grind, height inspection, and a protective wax coat — on every order.
Three generations of sharpening experience. We can re-tip worn blades instead of replacing them outright.
No accounts, no guesswork. Request a form, ship your blades, and they come back cutting like new.
Fill out the form below. We'll email you an order form and prepaid shipping label.
Pack your blades securely and send them in using the prepaid label.
CNC precision grinding, 4-point inspection, and a protective wax coat — in 4–5 business days.
Your blades ship back cutting like new. Payment is processed on completion.
A look at how dull, worn blades become factory-sharp on our CNC grinders.
A quality carbide blade is built to be re-sharpened many times. Replacing it every time it dulls is the expensive way to work.
Quality carbide-tipped blades can be sharpened 5–8 times before they need re-tipping — each time restoring a like-new edge for a fraction of replacement cost.
Real feedback from contractors, woodworkers, and shops across the country.
"Family Hardware is the best sharpening service, period. The quality is excellent and turnaround is fast. I live in Alaska where it's hard to find a sharpening service — I appreciate that they serve us here. Simply the easiest and the best."Herb D.Alaska
"I didn't realize how bad my blades had gotten until Family Hardware sharpened them. They now provide the best cuts I've had in years. Fast, they communicate well, and the price is fair."Roger P.Verified customer
"It is a genuine pleasure to deal with Family Hardware. The sharpening is superb in every aspect, and the communication is prompt and informative. There is no other sharpening service I would even consider using."Greg B.Verified customer
"By far the best saw sharpening service I have ever used. My blades cut as good as or better than new, and the process was easy. Thanks for your good work."Bruce K.Verified customer
"This is the best sharpening company I have found. They are careful, honest and affordable. I'll never send my blades anywhere else."Jeff G.Verified customer
"I have never dealt with a company like Family Hardware! I called with a question and they got right back to me. The blades came back like new. Super job!"Michael M.Verified customer
Straightforward per-item pricing — no minimums, no surprises. Shipping is free both ways on 10 or more blades.
*Dado sets count as 1 blade for free shipping; tooling counts 2 to 1. Lower 48 only — contact us for Alaska/Hawaii.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| 8" Blade | $20.70 |
| 10" Blade | $22.59 |
| 12" Blade | $24.48 |
| 14" Blade | $26.37 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Chainsaw | $11.49 |
| Carbide Chainsaw | $11.49 |
| Chainsaw Blade (6 Foot) | $32.29 |
| Labor to Remove Chain | $4.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Sharpening services are not taxed. Tax applies only to tips and post work.
Everything you need to know about mailing in your blades. Still stuck? Give us a call.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our free shipping applies to the lower 48 states only. For Alaska and Hawaii customers, please contact us for shipping arrangements and costs.
We run six dedicated CNC sharpening machines that grind the tooth face, top, and side geometry back to factory specification, then check runout on precision inspection stations. It's the same class of equipment used on factory production lines, which is how blades come back cutting at or very close to new.
Yes. Premium blades from brands like Forrest, Freud, Amana, and CMT depend on precise hook and grind angles, and our CNC equipment holds those angles to a .002" tolerance. We service every major carbide-tipped brand.
Almost always. A quality carbide blade can be sharpened 5-8 times before it needs re-tipping. At roughly $19-25 per sharpening versus $80-150 for a new blade, you save hundreds of dollars over the blade's life while keeping the same cut quality.
Yes. We replace individual carbide tips rather than scrapping the blade. Re-tipping is $5.75 per tooth, or $9.78 per tooth for a complete re-tip. We inspect every blade and contact you before doing any tip work.
Tell us where to send your order form and prepaid shipping label. We'll email it over within minutes — no payment until your blades are sharpened.
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Questions about a specific blade, bulk shop orders, or Alaska/Hawaii shipping? Reach out — we're a family shop and happy to help.