I used to use a corded angle grinder and it was faster. However, it heats the metal making it more brittle, and removes more metal than necessary. Hand filing garden tools takes a little longer the first time but once you put an edge on a tool it's no problem to keep it up. When I started I didn't even sharpen the tools all the way the first time, I did a little at a time until I got them where I wanted them. Knowing what I know now a cordless die grinder with multiple speeds would be a decent option. Such as the Milwaukee M12 with a 2-inch fine roll lock disk on a slower setting. I promise, once you use the file a few times you'll realize it's not that big of a deal and your tools work better.
Those saws are made from hardened steel and I hate to say it but it's best to throw the old blade away and replace it when dull. I would contact Felco directly to see if they have an answer. My F600 blades last at least a season, usually more. I have one for pruning and one for cutting roots so I don't dull the sharp one cutting in the dirt.
I have never used one of those edger's, I just hold my weed eater at an angle and its pretty fast. I do need to get into the habit of sharpening my shovels again, it does make life easier.
Once you cut a deep edge like that the weedeater is all you need for at least a season or two depending on how fancy you want to get. Sharpening shovels seems so counterproductive but I couldn't imagine working with a dull one unless shoveling gravel.
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Good work John as usual. We are waiting for spring here in RI
Me too! I get cabin fever by the end of January.
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What if you had an access to a battery powered angle grinder, would it be a little easier?
I used to use a corded angle grinder and it was faster. However, it heats the metal making it more brittle, and removes more metal than necessary.
Hand filing garden tools takes a little longer the first time but once you put an edge on a tool it's no problem to keep it up.
When I started I didn't even sharpen the tools all the way the first time, I did a little at a time until I got them where I wanted them.
Knowing what I know now a cordless die grinder with multiple speeds would be a decent option. Such as the Milwaukee M12 with a 2-inch fine roll lock disk on a slower setting.
I promise, once you use the file a few times you'll realize it's not that big of a deal and your tools work better.
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Any suggestions for what file to use to sharpen a Felco 600 folding saw?
Those saws are made from hardened steel and I hate to say it but it's best to throw the old blade away and replace it when dull. I would contact Felco directly to see if they have an answer.
My F600 blades last at least a season, usually more. I have one for pruning and one for cutting roots so I don't dull the sharp one cutting in the dirt.
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I have never used one of those edger's, I just hold my weed eater at an angle and its pretty fast. I do need to get into the habit of sharpening my shovels again, it does make life easier.
Once you cut a deep edge like that the weedeater is all you need for at least a season or two depending on how fancy you want to get. Sharpening shovels seems so counterproductive but I couldn't imagine working with a dull one unless shoveling gravel.