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Date: 20 Dec 2006 07:57:39
From: Puckdropper
Subject: Hand Saw care and maintenance
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I sharpened my handsaw Tuesday, and now it cuts through the wood rather
than just pulling the wood grain until it breaks. What a difference for an
couple hours work!
I know that's raw metal my file's unearthed. What can I do to keep the
cutting edges in good shape in the future?
Puckdropper
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A man who has successfully sharpened a cutting tool has not only gained a
sharp tool, he has gained the knowlege of how the tool works.
To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm
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Date: 20 Dec 2006 05:22:59
From: lwhaley
Subject: Re: Hand Saw care and maintenance
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Puckdropper wrote:
> I sharpened my handsaw Tuesday, and now it cuts through the wood rather
> than just pulling the wood grain until it breaks. What a difference for an
> couple hours work!
>
> I know that's raw metal my file's unearthed. What can I do to keep the
> cutting edges in good shape in the future?
If you have filed your own handsaw you hardly need any further advice.
I put a thin coat of oil on my saws before I put them into a homeade
cardboard sheath. I keep them in a tool box being sure no other tools
are resting on them. If it gets dull with use then you can re-sharpen
many times.
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