If you had turned the lolly stick sideways the wood saw would have cut better as it wouldn't get stuck in the teeth. Tooth pitch should be less than thickness of material!
I feel like the "sharper" end of the file tool (opposite end of the handcuff key hook) was meant to be some kind of a stabbing knife. Is it sharp enough to pierce into anything? Also, could that handcuff key end of the file tool be used as a BOK turner/tensioner?
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