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supagranz

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Re: looking after fork/spade
« Reply #20 on: January 10, 2006, 07:29:34 »
Thank you for the info.... now can anyone tell me how to sharpen an old rusty drawing hoe..will the sand and oil work its magic on my hoe?
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Derekthefox

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Re: looking after fork/spade
« Reply #21 on: January 10, 2006, 09:14:42 »
I have a stainless steel spade, but find my fork never gets a chance to get rusty ...
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Re: looking after fork/spade
« Reply #22 on: January 10, 2006, 13:04:45 »
My father-in law sharpens the tools for me with a grinding stone.
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Re: looking after fork/spade
« Reply #23 on: January 10, 2006, 20:33:03 »
Quote from: supagranz on January 10, 2006, 07:29:34
Thank you for the info.... now can anyone tell me how to sharpen an old rusty drawing hoe..will the sand and oil work its magic on my hoe?

I recommend something like this - make sure you get a fairly coarse grit for garden tools:
http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/level3/17/stock/240
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supagranz

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Re: looking after fork/spade
« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2006, 13:34:10 »
What can i say but a BIG Thank you
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