What Nobody Will Tell You About Oscillating Multi-Tools

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Leah shows you how to easily sharpen your own multi-tool blades, saving you money!
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Комментарии : 7 тыс.

@Squarehead45 6 лет назад

LOVE this lady, No BS, No stories about her uncle joe or aunt agnes Just the Straight Skinny. Keep it up Jane, you're doing this thing RIGHT. Be safe

@jimschm 6 лет назад

Saw her toilet bowl removal and reinstallation video. Simple to follow. She is awesome!

@macduff1964a 5 лет назад

Tend to agree, straight to the point and no stories. 👍

@jeanious2009 5 лет назад

lol shots fired at wranglerstar lol

@zigman1976 5 лет назад

Holy crap! That was a woman?!...🤯🤯

@breaklaw93 5 лет назад

Because you saying no BS I subscribe this channel 😁

@mystercy1 3 года назад

The perfect DIY video. No 20-second computer graphic with cheesy music. Well stated, simple to follow, good tips. I wasn't even part of my search, but I'm glad I checked it out.

@alan36753 3 года назад

Ha that is so true. Why do these content makers put so much effort into annoying people. It’s like plastic packaging. Annoying

@kynmax1 2 года назад

Same here, wanted to go to sleep as I have a big day tomorrow but I see this video and had to view it as I simply adore how she explains !

@81nannin 2 года назад

Don't you love that!

@johnfacts2355 2 года назад

Is this @fireballtool?

@bobobob1230 2 года назад

yea super refreshing to see a diy video that just tells you how to do something yourself

@williamwilson2010 3 года назад

Leah, I've been in the trades 20+ yrs. You need to be teaching to the youth! I'm dead serious. I've seen some of your videos, you are gifted!

@dangrimes5078 3 года назад

Filling a hardened blade would ruin the file the first time.

@ThomasJamesArt251 3 года назад

@@dangrimes5078 WRONGO !!!

@ammo1033 3 года назад

@@ThomasJamesArt251 a hardened blade would easily destroy a file. However these are high carbon, un hardened. A cheap China file will Rockwell on the c scale about 25 to 30. A bimetal blade would destroy his file and could Rockwell at 35 to 40.

@williamwilson2010 3 года назад

Fusions72, yup, that's about it. I subscribe because even though I'm extremely confident in my skills you can always find a gem here and there in her videos. Though it may not be feasible in some ways it would be great if she had some kind of trades academy which is essentially what her channel is. I see her gifts go beyond her actual trade skills.

@johnnyd1678 3 года назад

I've taught welding and fabrication for 5 years and op is absolutely correct. That was so infotaining

@jaypeerobot3745 3 года назад

FINALLY, someone who actually knows how to use a file properly.

@BigEZ919 4 года назад

I love how Leah doesn’t waste a lot of time and always gets right to it. There are a lot channels out here where folks talks endlessly for minutes and provide little useful information. Not Leah. Every video is a gem!

@martylucas8557 3 года назад

Which channels were you thinking of when you made the comment?

@Truth.Keeper 3 года назад

Seriously!!!

@joecostigan66 3 года назад

I'm a 55 year old handyman and Leah I've learned several things from you thanks 😊

@drasco61084 3 года назад

Leah is a treasure

@mr.t.7477 3 года назад

But 🥱 Leah, Teach us more 500+ year old knowledge like the ticking stick. These chinese made blades are disposable. Say goodbye to them. Like aged cheese you possess knowledge that gets better with age....

@lawnmowerman2199 3 месяца назад

Hay Joe I agree with you 💯! I’m 63 and always looking to share and learn from someone else’s wisdom!! Have fun, stay safe and have a blessed day👍👍

@JC.SpdRcr5 4 года назад

Thank you for not having those long intros and crappy stories about your brother's best friends sister. Just straight to the point. Keep up the good work.

@kolankprof 3 года назад

Remember Ab Lincoln's famous quote "If I had 8 hours to cut down a tree, I'd spend 6 of them sharpening the ax." Thanks, Leah!

@TheRaginkage 3 года назад

😂 Dewalt employees

@Bart-Did-it 3 года назад

Very true but we have Stampy 🐘 he smashes trees down for butt rubs

@mrbadger9920 3 года назад

That was before my time

@domefford864 3 года назад

Pack of 10 blades...£8 delivered

@logancoykendall7985 3 года назад

@@Bart-Did-it i would've taken the $10,000 if i were bart...

@patrickoconnor2401 5 лет назад

Leah, you deserve to be recognized for your service. Every year we become more dependent on more ‘new stuff’ and throwing away what we think is ‘used up’. After your video, I now have many fresh blades from the used up ones in my junk drawer. Showing us exactly how to do things is very good. Thank you.

@505allan 3 года назад

First time I’ve seen this lady, well I never knew I could do that, can’t believe how many blades I’ve thrown away, going to try this now. That’s another follower for her.

@troy3456789 3 года назад

absolutely. Many craft/trade RU-vidrs absolutely call the blades consumables, like going through blades and tossing them is totally normal. I'm all about reusing, refurbishing if it can be done. Obviously, you can't create new teeth a hundred times, but you can certainly extend the life 5-10x

@trankt54155 3 года назад

@@troy3456789 You can create those teeth as many times as you want to because the file is harder than the blade metal. Those metal blades are for wood cutting and they are soft as hell......they were NOT heat treated and may also intentionally made soft so you would throw them away to support the Chinese workers and the US corporation profit....

@trankt54155 3 года назад

That's because you have not put your brain to use. Try it and then you realize you DO have a brain...

@bobmilleit1976 2 года назад

Same

@nwodmf 2 года назад

@@trankt54155 you have the ability to sharpan blades as much as you want but the blades themselves only have so much material you can strip away even more so with the wide ended blades that have a bottle neck. more worried about tin foil hat the worlds against me garbage than using that BRAIN you insultingly threw around that everyone has.

@johnnyd1678 3 года назад

I've been fabricating, machining, and welding for 17 years. Never once have I seen that. It's an obviously simple fix that has stared me dead in the face so many times and I never freaking thought about it, lol. Jaw literally dropped open. Thanks for a truly super useful tip instead of the clickbait bs that never shows anything we don't already know! Very impressive! I know this is like 3 years old now, but I'm fr liking, commenting, subscribing, and sharing. That was so effin smart, I can't get over it. I've got my files, a stack of old carbon blades, and a blunt of kush. About to spend my Sunday saving some loot!

@johnnyd1678 Год назад

@Dhashiki Rualis burnt it down 🤣

@johnnyd1678 Год назад

@Dhashiki Rualisthe price of these blades have gotten so much more expensive since that comment, but flower prices have stayed the same for 20 years. 🤷‍♂️

@Kamel419 5 лет назад

I love how you speak to your audience as if we have no prior knowledge, yet not in a condemning way. That is what makes your channel magical.

@shifty2755 5 лет назад

All Americans do it.

@Kamel419 5 лет назад

@@shifty2755 I don't agree

@breaknfiction21 5 лет назад

Not to be condescending, but I think the word you were trying to use was condescending not condemning. Hehe

@Kamel419 5 лет назад

@@breaknfiction21 No, I used the word I intended to use.

@breaknfiction21 5 лет назад

Kamel ok then. Sorry. Hehe

@womanwithtoolbelt9171 3 года назад

I absolutely love seeing another woman who loves tools and working with your hands. Much Love

@horseshoe_nc 3 года назад

One tip, once you cut new teeth, be sure to set them. Look at any saw blade, you will see that the teeth are slightly bent to alternating sides. That sets the kerf of the blade. You want the teeth to cut slightly wider than the actual blade. That allows clearance for the blade to prevent binding up.

@Philter-Coffee 2 года назад

When doing this I would add that I find it helpful to flatten the flats (like you might on the underside of a chisel) before bending as it removes any burr from the edge of the teeth and will help them to keep a decent edge. Also as it's oscillating so fast, the teeth only need a tiny touch up and down. You aren't trying to widen the cut, you're just trying to make enough room for the blade to not pinch.

@stainlesssteellemming3885 2 года назад

Well let's go the whole hog and resharpen *two* of these blades: one for rip and the other for cross-cut :)

@Philter-Coffee 2 года назад

@@stainlesssteellemming3885 if we are going that far we should make a paste wax dispenser so it can finish the cut aswell 😂

@Dogpool Год назад

There was a shot that looked like she actually did set them like that

@TylrVncnt Год назад

@@stainlesssteellemming3885 😂💀👍

@drobinsondn 2 года назад

I love when people show me simple ways to save money. I love this channel -TY !!

@cmendla 3 года назад

With the current tool and parts shortages, this type of advice can be priceless.

@SuperUnknown1967 2 года назад

Lol, what do you mean?

@AshtrayAnnie 2 года назад

@@SuperUnknown1967 you don't know there's shortages of just about everything right now lol? It's not a coincidence though.

@AshtrayAnnie 2 года назад

@Wischmopps Partially. But I don't think most people are really aware what's going on with China and the rest of the world. A majority of most items we sell in retail over here are from China. And that's where the whole "it's not a coincidence" comes in.

@loganthesaint 2 года назад

@Wischmopps there is no limit to capitalism.

@donotlike4anonymus594 2 года назад

Or...... and idk how you smericans have it but i assume similarly..... there are "multipurpose" shops where you cna buy such things as blades and diffrent eires cords and dheet metal and so on.. by the lenght or size... Do such things as weld/cut yourself a piece of metal fo the size and shape you need it and pay for it.. Some places also offer such things as key replication (with thoss special carving mschins...) engravings custom printing and so on.... I've also seen specilty sherpening... It's quick and easy... with all the specialized machinery for such things as serrated sharpening I mean idk... I have one of thoes tiny specialty shops near my house... they sell small nuts and bolts glues and alike and can do everything from sharpen your knife set for 2-3 bucks To replicate keys Sew and repair buttons and things like that And do all kinds of strange things I allways assumed thay you americans and your massive wallmarts... Places where you can buy everything basiclly (Even guns in a few... ) i assumed you'd have such things... The point is that eben if you can't don't have the timr or skill ortools or whatever.. to do such things as sharpen... there's no reason to buy new.... That's simply wasteful onsumerism

@unclebadger597 3 года назад

Leah, your delivery is lovely. Simple to understand without being condescending. Thank you😊

@boing615 6 лет назад

I find the trick with oscillating saws is to take your time and cut in pulses to let the blade cool down and clear the cut. They don't pull sawdust out of the cut the way a traditional saw does and so it tends to stay in the cut and pack the gap between wood and blade, the friction this creates overheats the blade and softens it pretty quickly. Cut in bursts and blow the cuts out to prolong life.

@josephefasciani7343 5 лет назад

What an excellent comment!

@mc1dash1b 5 лет назад

Good tip!

@voongnz 5 лет назад

Absolutely

@Jackjack530 5 лет назад

I put mine in my bum and let it oscillate my prostate.

@nickjonesCSM 5 лет назад

Yep absolutely right, it’s the same with any fast cutting no tool.

@joerausch5756 3 года назад

This channel is a true gem of the RU-vid world!!

@jamesmcoy570 6 лет назад

She's so Awsome! I love her encouraging way of teaching. I don't know why there's so many critics. She's out here to help others learn. Thank you Leah for the great videos! I love them all!

@seejanedrill 6 лет назад

Thanks James.

@petersxxx 6 лет назад

She truly is awesome! Love her tips and her friendly disposition.

@jamesmcoy570 6 лет назад

Ikon O'Klast Yeah...she's the best. Very friendly and easy to learn from. when I worked construction some years ago I was an apprentice just learning. I was thrown on a job site with a very experienced carpenter. He was a nice guy but extremely harsh and had very little patience. I was always on edge ... afraid of making a mistake. I would have given anything to have a teacher like Leah. I definitely would have learned so much more.

@drasco61084 6 лет назад

A quick glance seems like a bunch of grumps posturing and bragging how they're so above spending the time doing this. I've got a bunch of files I get for next to nothing at estate sales, some cheap some a little rusty some good ones, I love shopping at hardware stores and looking at my shiny new stuff, but I can't wait to try fixing up some old worn tools! What's so bad about reusing things? Do they never cook a meal, buy their own groceries? Wash dishes? They could just eat out all the time, pay someone else to go to the store, and use disposable plates instead right?

@rekit7351 6 лет назад

@@drasco61084 i can see both sides. If ur new to this stuff, a project like this will teach a lot about what makes a good blade as you try different sharpening techniques. But if u use these tools often, its sorta like watching someone handwashing and drying disposal plastic spoons. I thought the video was great tho. Keep it up.

@wa9kzy326 5 лет назад

Amazing. The blade can be reclaimed in less time than driving to the store and back. Thanks a lot.

@Armedlegally 5 лет назад

Amazing not everyone lives within 5 mins from a local store. And where time is money and gas cost over $3.00 and you have to use your work truck this is actually very effective. Often I'm on a job site where I can't leave for some time just to get consumables and we have to resort to sharping our own chain saws, drill and fix carbide tips.

@North_9 5 лет назад

@@Armedlegally WA9KZY Was not trolling. He/She said "thank you" for showing how the blade can be reclaimed (sharpened) in less time that it takes to drive to the store and back.

@lisahuddleston141 5 лет назад

@red headed stepchild, but airplanes, delivery trucks did. One for the customer, but not one for the environment. Ehh, i'd order too if it was important enough to me. But i'm prob not the best protector of environment myself.

@valkyriefrost5301 5 лет назад

@red headed stepchild - agreed, 50 blades for $50 makes them a disposable commodity. However, if you have neanderthals on your crew: first, teach them how to cut with the tool in pulses to prevent over heating. Second, teach them how to sharpen the blades they ruin and insist they sharpen their blades at the end of the day. If they are worth their salt, then they'll quickly improve within a few days on using the blades well instead of "taking them for granted." Just my two cents...

@charleshines6155 5 лет назад

I once did something very similar with a Dremel and thin cutting wheel and it worked with similar results. My oscillating tool is one of those cheap ones from Harbor Freight and you get what you pay for. The blades which come with those and the ones sold in those stores become dull very easily. I find that the Bosch blades have the same hole pattern if you have the same tool and want blades that will last longer. Other ones may fit but I am not sure which ones. I just know that the Bosch blades fit without any adapters. It is possible that those ones use a universal hole pattern.

@jeffshultz1993 3 года назад

She's a genius haven't seen this anywhere and I watch alot of handyman videos.

@shawnthompson3059 3 года назад

Handyperson. 😊💓

@jonc9799 3 года назад

I feel like she knows everything. I've learned so much from her.

@louislandi938 Год назад

Leah, I can only imagine my career path if I started around you as a young teen. I’ve been following you since my mid 70’s and have learned a countless number of things. Thank you and Bless you!

@gregamerican848 4 года назад

WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS CHANNEL BEFORE. This is excellent. I'm lov'n it

@jlg8689 3 года назад

Yes just subscribed right now!

@billwilson3665 5 лет назад

Resharpening is taking a step to becoming more self sufficient and a better craftsman.

@aliensuspect7941 5 лет назад

I've been a contractor carpenter for over 30years thank you very much you never stop learning

@jokerace8227 5 лет назад

Acknowledging that you don't know everything, that there will always be more to learn or discover by accident on your own, is the trait of a good carpenter, imo.

@vamboroolz1612 5 лет назад

Ditto, I have been a carpenter in Scotland for 37 years and wouldn’t have considered sharpening the blades,( we used to do that on our Diston handsaws decades ago, but not any more). I will be sharpening my blades from now on though. Have to agree with the consensus that this lady rocks!

@BillLowenburg 3 года назад

I just bought a multi tool to repair a rotted door frame. Looking forward to resharpening instead of forking over more cash in the future. As another viewer pointed out, money-saving tips like this are valuable in this time of rising prices for building materials and tools. Thanks again, Leah! ✌️🔨

@kirkyorg7654 Год назад

a back saw would have been cheaper

@agcala9619 5 лет назад

It is hard to find someone who actually knows what is talking about and doesn't rant. Must appreciated.

@Flozonfl04 4 года назад

I used to sell those from Fein, the Inventor of oscillating Cutter. The most common Mistake is that people work on the highest velocity Level, this kills your blade, remember it's a hardened Steel, very durable but brittle. So those missing theeth have broken off because they can't stand fast vibrations and shocks from different sides in fast succession. Level 5 and 6 are meant to be used with bladed cutters to remove coatings etc. Please don't use any level above 4 (or 2/3 of the Max) when using those sawblades :)

@sherphilp6168 4 года назад

That is good info. Thank you

@peterlamborn 4 года назад

Florian Steimer Thanks, Pal!

@mikeace5831 4 года назад

The cutter Finn first time I bought it was $550 for just one that was back in the 90s and they're from Germany or somewhere I think but they had great blades

@badbatch974 4 года назад

No, no, no. What are you saying? No wonder you don’t work for us anymore. Your absolutely wrong. You always want the tool on the highest setting possible, than brake the adjustment knob so it’s stuck there. That’s truly the only way these things will work. And never try to sharpen a blade it’s far too dangerous. Your welcome, Your local Fein dealer. This message has been brought to you from your local woodcraft and other Fien dealers in your area.

@Flozonfl04 4 года назад

So did you change that? I was told so in internal Course by Fein Representents themselfs. But tbf this was somewhere around 10 years ago. Haven't had to work with one for some years, but my personal experience is that the teeth break of when you have high settings and hit a branch o.e inside the wood. So either this has changed somewhere along the way, or someone was lying to me.

@gusturner4741 3 года назад

What a star this person is. I've been in the building trade on and off all my life and she has given me tricks I'd never heard of. Keep rockin' Gus. UK x

@general5104 3 года назад

THANKS LEAH !!! A very informative video. I have sharpened stuff for myself and my friends, for most of my life. My Dad taught me how to sharpen hand saws, circular saws and drill bits and surgical tools, (that was back before they were disposable), etc. He taught me to put "SET" in the teeth, so the blade wouldn't bind. The teeth are bent out, every-other one slightly tapped left and the others to the right. You do that while the blade is still in the vice, and the edge of the vice is up close to the bottom of the tooth bite. You use a small finishing nail setting punch and a small Ball-Peen hammer with a short handle. Leah, try putting set in with your demonstration. You won't believe how much better it will cut, even if you've sharpened it well. Thanks for your time and excellent teaching. (My Dad made a stand He would stand me on, and I had a full shield over my face, back when I was a toddler, and encouraged me to watch him work. He instilled shop-craft in me. So I can truthfully say, I've been sharpening things for over 60 years..."no brag...just fact"😀

@jameskelly3745 2 года назад

Wow I'm 56 I was only shown on knife blades. Cool

@topgazza 4 года назад

Leah is great. Even over here in the UK I love her common sense and just plain good advice videos. Thanks Leah

@daddymidwest4111 4 года назад

Sistah.... You ALWAYS make me feel better about this world. There are still good people out there. You are most definitely on of them. Thanks for being you, and take care.

@tuga2112 3 года назад

Leah is Breaking all the stereotypes and demonstrating that anyone can DIY. You always get the excuses "I'm a woman" "I'm to old" "nobody taught me" but with Leah in front of the camera nobody has an excuse. That is what I must like about the videos. Thanks for the knowledge. I will be sharpening those blades whenever mine are blunt. 👍👍👍

@randycrager4074 2 года назад

Thank you! My Brother in Law told me, "I AIN'T GOT TIME TO SHARPEN THE BLADE." I used to take all his chisels home and sharpen them for him. He really isn't lazy, has a lot of property to maintain and I reap the benefits of that and so I do some things to help him out!

@pauldavidson4977 3 года назад

Leah, you are a beautifully talented contractor. I've been sharpening these blades for years. I've also cut them down width wise if I have to cut into a narrower space. I usually sharpen my blades the same way you would sharpen a handsaw, with an alternating bevel. For very fine teeth, with closer spacing I use my Fordem ( precursor to the Dremel ) and cut the teeth using a 1/64th. cutting disc. I've been at the same stuff as you since the first pope was jewish, and I'm always learning new tips and tricks. You've shown me some new ones too. Thanks for your channel.

@cchemmes-seeseeart3948 Год назад

what method do you use to cut the blade to narrow it?

@kodguerrero 4 года назад

I'm sooooo glad I kept like 10 of the old blades. Gonna go restore them this week!

@monicalder3968 3 года назад

I love watching every one of your tutorials! That's what they are, not just videos! And you explain things in a way that's encouraging, easy for anyone to understand and your voice somehow soothes and calms! You're pretty amazing! I don't suppose there's anything you can't do! 😉 Thanks for being such a great teacher, I always learn something from you ❣️

@saltydog4787 2 года назад

Leah ..... you are a legend! I've just bought a Multi-tool & was looking at the prices of replacement blades (and having heart palpitations). Why is it that most of us folk never think of the most simple fixes? If it's blunt .... sharpen it. Many thanks from Australia.

@inthebriarpatch 4 года назад

Twice today you've popped into my feed. Twice today you've told me something relevant and vastly useful. Hint taken. *SUBSCRIBED*

@adoxartist1258 4 года назад

Same here. 👍

@Tima7901 4 года назад

I don't know why anyone would give this video a thumbs down. This is really a useful video. Thank you.

@oliverer3 4 года назад

Blade manufacturers of course!

@aaronmartinez9431 5 лет назад

People stop with criticism. She's not telling to not buy blades, she's saying that's another option. It's a good way to save extra money. Remember not all of us live next to a Home Depot, Lowe's or even a Walmart. Yes, we can order online ,but during the mean time this option does in fact work. Great job Leah.

@seanmcaleavy2369 5 лет назад

And why the hell would you want to pay the way overpriced cost of these blades when it can be sharpened so easy? Of all the things that consumers get gouged on, multi-tool blades are up there with printer ink as the biggest rip-offs. $10 for the most basic blade and some "specialty" blades are $30 or more where I live and it's not like they last any longer than a saw-zall blade.

@American-Plague 5 лет назад

@@seanmcaleavy2369 No shit. I use the circular carbide oscillating blades do dig a channel into plaster cracks when it's being difficult and the top coat doesn't want to flake off (to mesh tape and mud the crack). $30 for one blade and it doesn't last all that long. 😒

@grahamrowley1691 3 года назад

I lost count of how many people I recommended this video to when I was working in Lowe's tool dept. A great money saving tip! Thanks!

@michaell1112 3 года назад

Leah you know I never ever get sick of watching your videos. I ALWAYS learn something new and you are just so easy to listen to. You are a super star and of true service to humanity. Please keep up the excellent work and don’t ever stop making videos. You’re a gifted teacher and so good at it. Thank you 🙏

@cruisinthru3916 6 лет назад

Im a general contractor for 30 yrs. I have learned quite a few things from leah. Especially on trowel work among other things. Just today i was undercutting a door jamb for new flooring and it was taking to long. I was dreading going to the store for a new blade and was hoping i had an extra in the truck. I did but will now file some of these to get extra use. subscribing now!

@justinmontgomery6288 6 лет назад

Plus charge the customer for a new one ;-)

@steve24822 6 лет назад

You've learnt quite a few things from her and only subscribing now??? You are a big tease...

@danieldecesare9477 6 лет назад

You're a veteran contractor, and you think spending 30 minutes of your billable time is best spent sharpening a $20 blade?

@bibby949 6 лет назад

You sharpen that blade ten time and it is a 200 dollar blade.

@steve24822 6 лет назад

And buying 10 blades costs how much? Kind if irrelevant as I am not sure where you got $20 to sharpen it from? It takes 5 minutes per blade. You charge $400 per hour?

@mr.robinson1982 5 лет назад

First time visitor, I've subscribe, I don't do much woodworking but knowledge is power...

@johnr.bonnett7159 2 года назад

I wish I'd had Jane teaching my differential equations class back when I was in engineering school. She is so beautifully clear in her explanations and leaves nothing to the imagination. Bravo, Jane!! I must watch more of your videos, as I learn so much from them. 🙂

@jim5549 6 лет назад

Good on you! We throw way too much stuff away when just a few minutes will bring it back to life.

@alexhb12333 4 года назад

Great sharpening guide, never thought of trying it! With oscillating tools, I find light to medium pressure and a slight rocking motion left to right allows it to cut properly and clear chips, making the blades last a lot longer.

@sheeara 4 года назад

Leah, you’re serious amazing! I love to work with wood!!! I grew up watching the “boys” help with my dad’s contracting business. I wasn’t allowed to help because I was a girl. I’m an artist in the way I see the world. But any of my interests in power tool or “garage” projects that were gendered as a “guys jobs” kind of got me patted on the head and patronized. Almost as to say “okay sweetheart, go back to painting your nails.” So it has been very special to learn from you encouraging everyone to believe in themselves. I feel good spending my time crafting beautiful things from hand. Even if it’s just turning off my phone and teaching my kids how to nail into a board for fun. Your kindness and encouraging education passes through me into the next generation learning how to build the world when I’m old. You’re helping to build a better future for everyone. So thank you for your time and effort. ~Sheeara, Alaska

@dogscratchedoor 4 года назад

You and me both! That indoctrination was strong, now I'm busting out.

@shotbboy 3 года назад

I love this lady. Always with the clearest instructions and no shenanigans

@davejoe1385 5 лет назад

WOW, WOW, WOW..I have flushed so much money down the toilet, buying these blades over and over again. Thank You.

@CrankyPantss 6 лет назад

That tip will save a lot of frustration and money. Thanks for sharing this with us, Leah.

@nikkilovetheyardsale-again2608 2 года назад

I tell you what people. This woman taught me how to rewire a lamp, use a Drexel, save one while doing so and even how to tie different very effective knots for different jobs and reasons. She amazing!! The knowledge I got from this woman is forever and I hope to know even half of what she knows as I get wiser 😉 thank you so very much for all your time and tips. Very much appreciated ✌🥰😅

@carlocarbonaro6686 6 лет назад

Truth be told, Leah, I never really thought about the possibility of sharpening my Dremel blades. And you make it look really easy! Thanks for this tip. I'm definitely going to give it a try!

@pauligrossinoz 6 лет назад

Brilliant! You rock Leah!👍👍👍👍

@tiffanywilliams194 3 года назад

As a new "carpenter", I learn so much from you. We we even watched some of your vids in class!

@roneberle8954 2 года назад

Leah Kudos to you!! Not many people understand that a file cuts in only one direction! And many thanks for this excellent, graphic depiction of the procedure for sharpening those expensive blades. Thanks from Ron in Nova Scotia, Canada.

@davemcbeardface8976 3 года назад

Never even thought to sharpen these. Thanks for sharing. I’ve subscribed

@deborahbeaudoinzaki8019 3 года назад

Love this technique to resharpening blades! Remember in the 1960s watching my grandfather sharpen his tools frequently; he even had a hand crank wheel to sharpen larger saws... Thank you fir this very valuable lesson ⚒🧰🛠

@tylercieszenski9624 4 года назад

I love this lady I stg she don’t play and she just tells you what you need to know purely to share her knowledge

@elwood212 2 года назад

Cheers Leah 👍 I just picked up all of these files off the side of the road. I’m loving the triangle file for my saw blades. Thanks for this as I’ve always tossed my blades..until now.

@kylesnider9357 6 лет назад

You have a gift for teaching. Thanks for the lesson.

@Elc0chin0 5 лет назад

Thank you for a very well put together video and not adding a bunch of unnecessary music or trying to explain the history of electricity.

@dukecanell707 3 года назад

Jane. The most awesome tip I've ever seen. I've been buying replacement blades after the others have worn out. Thanks so much

@seriejohnson698 3 года назад

Uncle Joe and Aunt Agnes... Dying 😂

@Captain_von_Tap 2 года назад

Brilliant account! I actually ground down a metal cutting blade that was past its sell-by-date and added a hardwood handle attached by a roofing bolt with a butterfly nut for easy adjustment. The result was a very fine hand-held scraper blade that maintains its edge!

@lisafields-hester4120 4 года назад

That is so neat! Thank you! My husband just literally wore down 2 of mine! I will be trying this.

@westwaters1690 4 года назад

No 10 minute intros, then getting to the point. Straight to the point. your videos are great keep up the good to work

@studentoffamily 4 года назад

WestWaters kiss ass

@martinez1701a 4 года назад

Dont you hate that 99% of the video rambling on and 1% of explanations lol

@Ray-hg3ie 4 года назад

@@martinez1701a "Skip this step if you have all your teeth." Atten: replay this video if you wear dentures !

@robertross922 4 года назад

Off the bat... not off the back.

@johnmartinez7440 4 года назад

@@martinez1701a What I hate more is people whining about imaginary videos that have "10 minute intros"

@rickbustamante 5 лет назад

So simply and well presented without the added BS you find on RU-vid, thanks much, great job!

@frankbrown3047 4 месяца назад

As I have commented on many of your videos you are an amazing teacher who can teach new woodworkers and experienced ones. You are very gifted! I never get tired of watching your videos; nicely done.

@sourceawry4035 4 года назад

Leah, you are a gem. Thank you for being instantly accessible when I need you, because you have this channel. Cheers!

@zehnsechz 6 лет назад

Leah, you can get much better results if you angle you file on alternating gullets. first gullet tip the the front of the file down, next gullet tip the rear of the gullet down. this creates a longer cutting surface and creates more of a knife blade like surface

@IsaacNussbaum 6 лет назад

Yes, z. I mentally added that step to Leah's (excellent) instructions.

@tonybrown6440 5 лет назад

zehnsechz

@steelheadpizzaradiofuzzmud9841 3 года назад

Those blades are very expensive! As a flooring installer I use those to undercut door jambs. I’m gonna give this a try. Thank you for sharing! Kyle

@general5104 3 года назад

Yoda said, "Do...or do not, there is no Try." The writer was correct. I realize it was just a movie quote, but no truer words have been spoken! That's the basis of faith !

@colrodrick8784 2 года назад

Leah, you are amazing. I'd been watching Paul Sellers doing something similar to a really antique handsaw that had a really disastrous cut. Like many others on your channel, I would never have thought of re forming the teeth in these blades. I have some pretty ugly old blades for an oscillating tool which are definitely going to receive your special treatment. Thanks heaps.

@Cintas812 4 года назад

I had zero clues that this could be done, I’m on the lookout for those files. Thank you!

@n1ght28 4 года назад

Hacksaw blade can be used to cut new teeth as well. Works a treat,

@Shadow_Hawk_Streaming 4 года назад

Buy proper saw files, regular triangular files have very sharp corners while a triangular was file will have founded corners, this means that the blade is less likely to crack at the base of the V shapes you cut with the file

@chancethompson8686 4 года назад

You can buy any of these files, at any hardware store.. The needle file may be a little harder to find, but you dont need it.. A decent tri-file and flat/mill file will do the job..

@chancethompson8686 4 года назад

@@Shadow_Hawk_StreamingYeah let's buy an $80 file you dont need, to rework a $10 blade.. Oh and ALL my files I use for sharpening blades have sharp angles, with the exception of the few round files, I use for chainsaw blades, and circular saw blades..

@davidelliott5843 4 года назад

Personally I would trim off the higher teeth with an angle grinder. Why wear a good mill file? Needle file sets (even the diamond grit type) are cheap and very useful.

@sevenarchers5953 6 лет назад

Thanks Leah, I sharpen all sorts of tools, etc, but It never crossed my mind about trying to sharpen one of these. Great tip!

@qwertymanseter 3 года назад

2:18 "You can skip this step if you have all your teeth" Grandfathers: *Dammit*

@billmeriwether605 3 года назад

...or ....”Mammitt!”

@david-pb4bi 3 года назад

Was going to say something along them lines but you did it better than I could.

@emilys3638 3 года назад

HAHAHAHA I laughed aloud at this one!!

@Andrei2000PC 3 года назад

Lol I laugh

@richardwiley5933 3 года назад

If Grandpa doesn't get this, he probably shouldn't be messing with saw blades! 😅

@georgeEW108 4 месяца назад

Thank goodness for this post! I have all of those files. They, and many others from my husband's toolbox are in a plastic bag. I was hoping to ask my woodworker neighbor what they were, and what they were used for. And then there's Leah!! Thank you for what you do. Seriously brightened my day!

@mongoose621 4 года назад

Wow. This was such a great video. Such a great presenter. First rule of teaching; know your audience. This lady knows her stuff. Thank you. Subscribed.

@nesleyheiney3111 6 лет назад

First time watching your videos and this earned my sub immediately. This is so obvious and as a cabinet guy I use an oscillating tool all the time and I’m constantly buying new blades but not anymore thanks!!!! This is so obvious why didn’t I think of that I sharpen all my saws and blades etc. but for some reason never thought about doing it to these guys... wow

@Gordoff-44 6 лет назад

Sometimes the obvious escapes us. Hey, we're human!

@official_seanswanson 4 года назад

Just stumbled upon your channel and am LOVING it!! Thanks for your hard work!!

@NickVenture1 2 года назад

Second time I learned something thanks to your videos.. and now I had to subscribe. Thank you for the good tips!

@classic287 6 лет назад

Excellent. I never gave sharpening those a thought. Now I’m going to do it though...

@corelockout6293 6 лет назад

Leah, I wanted to say Great Tip! I'd like to add some info if you don't mind. Maybe you could address this as a tip in another video. With any cutting tool, it's important to never let the blade get too hot. Generally, those multi-tool blades are hardened on just the end. If a person runs the blade into wood for too long without letting the chips clear from the hole, the blade will anneal and go soft. When the teeth go soft, they dull and break quickly. A couple tips, remove the cutting tool from the wood regularly so that the chips can clear the hole. When you pull the blade out of the hole, its a good idea to cool it. I prefer to keep a small cup of water with me while cutting large areas. If a blade gets hot enough to smoke, it's hot enough to anneal and go soft. I know this is completely unsolicited advice, but I hope it helps at least a couple of people. Once again, great tip!!!

@jeanjeudi1111 6 лет назад

I keep blades from overheating the same way also, otherwise they dull immediately

@CSGOLegendaryGaming 4 года назад

I didn't expect that to be so effective very well done. Thank you for the information.

@andrewtongue7084 10 месяцев назад

My Granda taught me how to re-cut handsaw blades (he was a Master Carpenter, Leah - this is a tried & tested fix for dull saw blades; clear, concise, & totally common sense - Thank you ! Andrew

@aerial_silks_hoop 3 года назад

I watched this trying to find Christmas gift ideas for my fiance. I'm buying him some files. Thanks Leah!

@stonerhino83 4 года назад

First time watcher. Just bought an oscillating tool myself, and Im sure this will save me quite a bit in replacements. Thanks for the great video!

@onearmy942 3 года назад

Thank you! For this tip, I recently bought one of these tools and the blade was starting to dull. I had this very thought, wondering if I could somehow sharpen it myself a little. Problem solved, You are awesome!

@rebeccamckenzie5037 2 года назад

Just now saw this video. I thumbs up'd all of the comments I read & wholeheartedly agree with Michael L's comment. You are a true Superstar & Hero in my book for what you give to us Leah. Much appreciated!!!!

@jezeski2011 5 лет назад

I had previously posted a comment on this and got way too many replies from people that totally missed the point of this video. I know that many professionals will not stop what they are doing to resharpen a blade; that is obvious. The point is that some do not want to throw away a blade that they spent a lot of money on when they feel there is still some good life left in it, if they just put in a little effort. Another situation could be that they need to finish a job but cannot get a new blade right away, for whatever reason, so they need to resharpen it. This could be that the stores are closed or too far away or any number of reasons. The "throw-away-culture" we live in today is just appalling to me in general. There may not be a 'steel shortage' now, but ultimately resources are not unlimited; eventually they will run out. I'm no 'tree-hugger', but I also have no intention of wasting what I do have. That is just common sense to me; it should be to everyone else.

@robinsonkaspar3395 4 года назад

“Willful waste breeds woeful want” - my Scottish ancestors, each one tighter than the bark on a tree.

@4saken404 4 года назад

Also some stuff like sheetrock work will just flat-out wreck these kinds of blades. So it makes sense to instead throw the worn ones in a bin and then every so often just grab the bin and re-file them all at once. That way you can have some "beater blades" for these kinds of jobs that aren't as pretty as the ones you would like for detail or metal work but you have no qualms about using on stuff like that.

@dannydee9919 4 года назад

@@4saken404 a smart contractor should do this. Keep a rotation of ____ number of blades for the. Set a time frame (after hours) just to sharpen. With a good setup, I can see the sharpening process nailed at 2 minutes per blade (and I'm being conservative with that time estimate).. keep the sharpening rotation going and just maintaining schedule as to never be out of sharp blades. Know, I do not know the life cycle but I'm sure each blade gets at least 5 cycles of sharpening before he has has to go out and buy more.. with a solid process, I can see significant savings..

@jimmascaro2456 4 года назад

Agreed.

@skiterbite 4 года назад

CJ...Happy to have your company in our domain.

@carterkev1 5 лет назад

Stumbled across you by chance . I dont even own any tools but i thought i would show some support as you seem like a nice lady

@petehughes1644 3 года назад

Amazing and so simple, embarrassed that I didn’t think of it, thank you!

@PoutingTrevor 2 года назад

I didn't know what an oscillating blade was before RU-vid recommended the video, but now I know how to sharpen one! Thanks!

@peterlamborn 4 года назад

Leah, your videos are some of my favorites. And I watch everyone from Stumpy Nubs to Steve Ramsey. Your explanations are simple, encouraging and unlike most videos, you don't talk down to newbs and intermediates. I love watching you, and I look for your vids as I set up my cue. Please keep it up, mah fren! (My friend)