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   highfigh | May 01, 2006 11:09pm | #1

   Carbide dust is toxic so you need to decide if you really want to do this, and if you want to sharpen saw blades, you need special equipment. You'll never recoup the investment needed for that.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   dgreen | May 02, 2006 12:07am | #2

   Especially with todays grinds, triple chip atb etc. The days of filing are long past. Even some "pro" sharpeners don't have the right equipment and you get the blade back in worse shape than you sent it out.

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   highfigh | May 02, 2006 03:34am | #3

   That's right. Also, if the stones aren't fine enough, it won't cut well or last very long. It's all about keeping the tips cool.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   eddiefromAustralia | May 02, 2006 02:25pm | #6

   highfigh,

   Mymethod of sharpening blades (planer blades, saw blades and router bits.)

   I take the blade out and put in the replacement blade.Stickytape AUD18 (approx USD 13) to it in an envelope.Drop the blade off at my local saw doctors (Leuco are excellent.)Pick it up about 3 days later completely sharpened.

   Not a smart-alec reply, but if you can find a good local saw doctor, I find that it's the most cost efficient by a long shot.

   Cheers,

   eddie

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   Napie | May 02, 2006 05:28am | #4

   No way to do it yourself, lot's of equipment required.  I send mine to Forrest to be sharpened, $20.00 per blade, you can't beat it, they are better than new.

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   GRW | May 02, 2006 01:28pm | #5

   Thanks for the help everyone. I thought this was the case, but didn't know if someone had learned, or invented reasonable methods of working carbide. I like to try new things in the shop. But this seems to be a path I don't need to travel.

   Thanks again.

   GRW