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Hand saw maintenance

To keep your hands saws cutting smoothly, periodically rub a candle along both faces of the saw. This will help the saw move through the wood and make your cuts a lot easier. When your saw starts binding, it's time to rub it with the candle again.
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Added: on Dec 16, 2008 at 3:44 pm
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