Cross Grind (for new skates and repairs)

Cross-grinding is a method of sharpening skates using a grinding wheel that runs perpendicular to the blade. It's a standard step in the sharpening process, and is often used to prepare new skates or remove imperfections How it works The cross-grinding wheel removes rust, nicks, and other imperfections It levels out the blade so it's ready for the finishing wheel The cross-grinding wheel is coarser than the finishing wheel, so it removes more steel  Why it's important Cross-grinding provides a clean, even surface for the finishing wheel to work on It's especially important for goalie skates, which are constantly being pushed off and banged into posts How it affects blade life Cross-grinding removes more steel from the blade than the finishing wheel, which can shorten the blade's lifespan Sometimes we perform a light cross-grind to remove just the edges, instead of the entire hollow *skate blades must be brought to the shop, we do not mail blades