Originally Posted by
Mick
2 out of 3 blades I used to get from ASP were completely unbalanced. You should check them before use. Although, there is only one gadget that will give a true reading on it. Thats the Magnamatic balancer. (edit, Dean has a similar balancer in his shop)
I wont (or probably wont) buy ASP blades again! They are tough enough but I need to take so much off just to get them balanced its not funny! If they cant deliver quality, balanced blades (2 out of 3 are cr@p) then Im not buying any more. Ive spent sh!t load of coin with that mob over the years. No more! That goes for the Honda pushy blades as well. One word (bar the number)... 20% Bent! And the nuts are soft as poo. Just be aware, ASP are cheap but they dont stack up against the name brands.
Try a set of Oregon G6 blades. Still need to check balance but no where near as bad as ASP.
WD40 under deck, Im not a believer! Ive done it and saw no improvement. That stuff gets worn off within a few minutes!
Theres better stuff called Fluid Film. Even they don't say it works under the deck. People have been searching for an under deck treatment for years. Its amazing what lengths and expense some will go to. I haven't heard or seen the answer yet.
Sorry mate. Dont mean to be a negative azzhole. I am, but I dont mean to come across like it!