HOW TO CLEAN SAW BLADES

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Cleaning your saw blades is one of the secrets to prolonging the life of your power tools.

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Dirty blades will increase friction and stress the saw’s motor (or your arm, if it’s a handsaw) because it has to work harder to make the cut.

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Before you soak the blade, try to remove any obvious debris.

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Soak your blade in solution for about 5-10 minutes.

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While the blade is still in the tray, scrub the teeth with a toothbrush.

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Rinse and dry your saw blade.

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Apply a rust inhibitor if your cleaning solution doesn't have one built in.

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Applying lubricant to the blade is optional, but will prolong the life of the blade between sharpenings.

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