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How do you know when saw files need to be replaced? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/woodworking

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I can’t tell if I’m sharpening incorrectly or if my file is just worn out. Is there a way to tell? I read somewhere to replace after like five sharpening a but that seems really short.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Easiest way to tell would be to pick up a new file and try it. If it works, then you needed a new file. If it doesnt, then you need to work on your technique.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That makes a lot of sense. I’ll try that