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

submitted 2 years ago by loopy@lemm.ee to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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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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[–] Haphazard9479@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

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.