Tips for Basic Maintenance of Metalwork Hand Tools
- Oil metallic and moving parts of a hand tool to reduce friction and corrosion.
- Never use a hand tool without a handle.
- A file cuts the metal during the forward stroke; therefore, pressure on the file should be released during the return stroke.
- A file must not be used without a handle because it is dangerous. Make sure the handle is firmly secured.
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