Popular Woodland Mills Bandsaw Blade Sharpener Reviews

See how real sawyers do bandsaw blade sharpening with their Woodland Mills equipment

A bandsaw blade sharpener is an investment that helps keep your blades in service longer, saving you money. 

Sharpeners the RS8 or the RS30 PRO have been trusted by thousands of sawyers, which help them put many more hours on their sawmills and get their projects built.

If you're interested in a Woodland Mills bandsaw blade sharpener and want to see real customer testimonials, here are a handful of popular reviews to give you an idea of what people think.

RS30 PRO Bandsaw Blade Sharpener: "Would Definitely Recommend"

★★★★★

"I researched many similar sharpeners from other manufacturers and ultimately decided on the RS30 PRO from Woodland Mills. So glad I did! The sharpener arrived quickly and was very well-packaged. I also ordered a couple CBN extra grinding wheels for down the road. Solo set-up was fairly easy and straightforward with clear directions. Still learning, but the unit is very easy to adjust and fine-tune to fit a variety of sawmill blade sizes and profiles. I really like the 12-volt power operation as it allows use in any location or environment where I have a battery available, even from the truck. Set it up so it's consistently sharpening, then move on to other tasks while it sharpens away! Love it, would definitely recommend and buy again."

-Jamison F.

RS8 Bandsaw Blade Sharpener:"I love my blade sharpener"

★★★★★

"I love my blade sharpener. I was on the fence about buying one but I ended up with stacks of dull blades but now I’m able to resharpen them and drastically reduce my waste when disposes old blades."

-Hunter W.

RS15 Bandsaw Blade Sharpener:"I can re-sharpen and save money"

★★★★★

"I am enjoying the RS15 Blade Sharpener and tooth setter, it is nice to be able to continue to get additional use out of my blades. It is easy to use and seems well built. I used to keep ordering blades now I can re-sharpen and save money."

-Kris L.

RS8 Bandsaw Blade Sharpener:"Great sharpener for on a budget"

★★★★★

This is a great blade sharpener. It has all the adjusts like it's big brother RS30 PRO, just not as fast, but I have time on my hands. I paired this with my HM122 and poof you're in the milling business. I don't worry so much anymore about yard trees with the blade sharpener. Thank You Woodland Mills for the Great products."

-Gary B.

RS30 PRO Bandsaw Blade Sharpener: "I could not be happier"

★★★★★

"I had put off buying a blade sharpener as I have only been sawing for 2 years. I guess I was nervous about the setup and would I end up ruining my blades? But I am over 4 hours away from anyone that sharpens. I looked into a lot of sharpeners before I went with the RS30 PRO and I could not be happier. It was so easy to set up and use and the customer services is top notch, I can’t say enough about them. They are always so friendly and helpful. My sawmill is not from Woodland but if I was looking at a new sawmill now after the service I have received from them I sure wouldn’t hesitate."

-Dennis C.

RS15 Bandsaw Blade Sharpener: "A good tool"

★★★★★

"My first band saw sharpener. Works great. Saves me $15 a blade. Love it (:"

-Harley R.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best bandsaw blade sharpener for someone doing casual sawmilling at home?

A: If you're sharpening occasionally and want an affordable way to keep your sawmill blades in rotation, the RS8 Bandsaw Blade Sharpener is a great place to start.

It sharpens up to eight teeth per minute, making it well suited to sawyers who only have a few blades to maintain and don't need the higher throughput of a faster machine.

If you're sharpening more regularly or want to reduce the amount of time between milling sessions, the RS15 increases sharpening speed to up to 16 teeth per minute.

The choice really comes down to how many blades you're sharpening and how quickly you want to get through them. Both can restore a sharp, consistent cutting edge; moving up to the RS15 primarily buys you more speed.

Q: What's the best bandsaw blade sharpener for a commercial business that needs the job done quickly?

A: For higher-volume sawyers and commercial operations where minimizing downtime is the priority, the RS30 PRO is the fastest bandsaw blade sharpener in the Woodland Mills lineup.

It sharpens up to 28 teeth per minute, making it well suited to operations that regularly have multiple blades waiting to be sharpened.

If you're running through blades frequently, sharpening speed becomes less about convenience and more about keeping blades in rotation and your sawmill productive. The RS30 PRO is designed for that higher-volume workflow.

For lower-volume commercial or mobile milling operations, the RS15 can offer a balance between sharpening speed and purchase price at up to 16 teeth per minute.

Q: How do I choose between the RS8, RS15 and RS30 PRO bandsaw blade sharpeners?

A: Start with how frequently you sharpen and how many blades you typically need to get through.

• • RS8 – up to 8 teeth per minute: A good fit for occasional sharpening and sawyers who prioritize a lower purchase price over sharpening speed.

  • RS15 – up to 16 teeth per minute: A step up in speed for regular sawyers, mobile millers and smaller commercial operations.

  • RS30 PRO – up to 28 teeth per minute: The fastest option for higher-volume sawyers who want to minimize sharpening time and keep multiple blades moving through rotation.

All three are designed to restore the cutting edge of your bandsaw blades. The biggest difference is how quickly you want to get through your stack of dull blades.

Q: Why should I sharpen my own bandsaw blades instead of replacing them?

A: Bandsaw blades can typically be sharpened multiple times before they need to be replaced. Owning a sharpener lets you get more usable life from each blade while keeping sharpened blades available when you need them.

It also gives you control over your sharpening schedule. Instead of replacing a dull blade immediately or sending blades away for sharpening, you can sharpen them in your own shop and put them back into rotation.

For sawyers who go through blades regularly, that can reduce replacement costs and downtime over the life of their blades.

Q: What are the benefits of a tooth setter for bandsaw blades?

A: Sharpening and setting address two different parts of bandsaw blade maintenance.

The tooth set is the pattern where teeth are bent slightly to either side of the blade. This creates a kerf wider than the blade body itself, providing clearance as the blade travels through the log and helping reduce friction and heat buildup.

Over time and through repeated use and sharpening, that set can change. A tooth setter lets you measure and restore the correct amount of set to the blade teeth.

A sharpener restores the cutting edge; a tooth setter restores the tooth geometry. Used together when needed, they help maintain clean, straight and consistent cutting performance throughout the usable life of the blade.

Q: How do I know when my bandsaw blade needs sharpening?

A: A dull bandsaw blade often starts showing up in the quality and effort of the cut.

Common signs can include:

• • Wavy or uneven boards

  • The blade beginning to wander or drift in the cut

  • Increased effort required to move through the log

  • A noticeable decline in cutting performance

  • A rougher or less consistent finished surface

Don't wait until a blade is completely worn out before paying attention to its cutting performance. Keeping sharp blades in rotation helps maintain cut quality and reduces the temptation to keep pushing a dull blade through another log.