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

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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] 2 points 7 months ago

Generally when sharpening a tooth that's like 8 TPI (standard ripping saw) sharpening should need less than 8 strokes for each tooth.

Also try soaking your file in vinegar overnight, they might be a lot better in the morning. It's to do with chemical sharpening, the vinegar dissolves some metal around the files teeth and they get a bit sharper.