How to Sharpen a Pruning Saw

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Sharpen a Pruning Saw

Use pruning saws for removing larger limbs and branches. While there are several types of pruning saws, all have a toothed, saw blade. Keeping the toothed blade sharp is tedious, but it's easy - and very important. Here's what to do.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Lubricating Oils
Metal Files
Vises

Step 1

Open the saw if it is a folding variety.
Step 2

Place the pruning saw in a vice, blade facing up. Clamp tightly in place so the blade doesn't move.
Step 3

Sharpen the saw blade with a small, round file. The teeth of the saw alternate with a beveled edge and a flat edge. Sharpen only the beveled edges.
Step 4

Pull the file between each beveled tooth on the saw blade.