by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
To sharpen an axe, use a mill bastard file at least 10 inches long with a handle. Wear leather gloves while filing. To prevent hitting your fingers on the axe's edge, always file from the back of the axe head towards the edge. File at an angle towards the...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
To clean the ax head: To clean your axe or hatchet first make sure that the head is thoroughly dry. Use a cloth or paper towel to remove excess water or moisture from the axe blade. If there is stubborn dirt or wood sap on the head, scrape it off with a wire brush....
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
What are Bow and Folding Saws? A bow saw is a metal-framed crosscut saw in the shape of a bow with a coarse wide blade. It is a rough tool that can be used for cross-cutting branches or firewood (maybe up to 6 inches in diameter) down to size. There are multiple...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
To sharpen a straight edged knife blade you'll need a sharpening stone. Sharpening stones often have two sides for coarse and fine grit sharpening. You can also find sharpening kits that have multiple grits and allow you to progress from coarse to finer grits as you...
by brian | Aug 14, 2019 | Woods Tools Badge
Things You May Need: Cotton swabs Cotton swabs Old toothbrush Toothpicks Soft clean rag Steel wool grade 0000 Dishwashing liquid Sponge 3-in-1 Oil Step 1 Open the knife blade and lock if possible. Use toothpicks, toothbrush and cotton swabs to clean and pick...
