Mobile saw and blade sharpening

Carpenters, builders, joinery shops, landscapers, tree workers and small farms who lose time when blades go dull.

A price per blade or per tool, with a regular route of repeat customers and a minimum charge per visit.

• Mechanical aptitude and a steady hand
• Learning blade types and tooth shapes
• Route planning and reliable timekeeping

• Public liability insurance, and check cover for work done on customers' sites
• Safety around grinders and carbide dust, including eye, ear and breathing protection
• Check your state or territory rules on waste (such as grinding swarf) and any council rules on noise
• A badly sharpened blade can be dangerous, so keep quality checks and records

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the van, the grinders and sharpening equipment you choose, and your safety gear. These are estimates, so price your own setup before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many tradies and workshops are on your route and the tools you sharpen. This is revenue, not profit, and you would typically work at least 15 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance, including cover for work on customers' sites, and safety around grinders and carbide dust. Also check your state or territory rules on waste such as grinding swarf, council noise rules, and keep quality checks and records.