How to Seal a Bath
Sealing a bath is really important for keeping it watertight and to protect the walls and floorboards. Here's some tips on how to seal your bath & also how to remove old sealant.
If you find that your saw isn't cutting like it used to, it's highly likely that the blade needs sharpening. Keeping your saw blade sharp is important for getting the best results from your tool so here's some tips on how to keep your saw blades sharp and how to maintain them.
If your saw blade is dull, it will give you a cut with a rough finish. The cutting speed will also decrease as it'll take more effort to get through materials which will cause fatigue. Keeping your saw blade sharp means you'll always get the best cut from the tool. Sharp blades mean that the tool's cut will always be smooth, clean and precise & you won't have to use too much effort to make the cut.
And that's it. Your hand saw blade is sharpened & ready to use again.
There are a few simple maintenance tips you can follow to keep your hand saw blade performing at its best.
How often should I sharpen my saw blades? - You can sharpen your saw blades as often as the tool needs. If you use your saw frequently, you'll need to sharpen the blade every few weeks.
How will I know when my saw blade needs sharpening? - You'll know the saw's blades needs sharpening if when you're cutting, the edges are ragged or the wood tears. Another sign is that you'll find you're needing to add more pressure on the saw when you're cutting as the blade is too blunt.
Is it better to sharpen my blade or just buy a new saw? - There's no need to buy a new saw if it's in good condition but if you find that it has missing teeth or has deep corrosion, it may be best to buy a new one. If you need a new hand saw, check our range here.
For any questions or information about the hand saws we have online, get in touch with our live chat team who are on hand and happy to help or pop in to your local HSS store.
Sealing a bath is really important for keeping it watertight and to protect the walls and floorboards. Here's some tips on how to seal your bath & also how to remove old sealant.
As Summer approaches, May comes with a range of gardening jobs that'll continue to help your outdoor area flourish. From weeding to cleaning, we have put together a list of gardening jobs you can complete in May to help with the transition of seasons.
Steam cleaners come with plenty of benefits. Here is all you need to know about steam cleaning, how to use a steam cleaner & how to look after yours.
One way to care for your soil is to try and take control of pesky weeds. Making sure you get them while they are still small will help to ensure they don’t overtake your flowers and borders and restrict the growth of other plants. Use a hoe or hand weeder tool
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