sharpening your oscillating tool blades

Sharpening Your Oscillating Tool Blades

Signs ofA Dull Blade

Dullness is shiny, sharpness looks dark.

01

Lines visible on blade, indicate wear. 

02

Intersecting lines that reflect light.

03

Blade whines or vibrates.

04

Fingernail Test: "Lightly scrape a fingernail to test if it will catch and shave a little off.

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Why It’s Important To Keep Blades SharpenedDull blades create loss

of efficiency. 01

Dull blades use more electricity.

02

Creates loud sounds such as whining and vibrating.

03

Cuts by the blade wonder.

04

Surfaces become fuzzy or grainy.

05

Sawdust turns into brown powder .

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Step By Step: How to Sharpen a Carbide

By using a abrasive wheel, it

mechanically positions and locks blade tip in place.

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Hone an identical

conservative amount off each

blade.

Repeat passes and hone progressively lighter until

the final touch is just sparking out.

Hone one tooth face at a time with a diamond lap.

Hone each one the same amount of

strokes rigorously controlled, skipping

none.

Now that you know the signs of a dull blade, it will be much easier to recognize. With the easy steps that have been provided you can sharpen your blades

yourself conveniently and safely.

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