On Aug 29, 2005, at 7:18 PM, Marty Haber wrote:

See if you can pick up diamond-dust files. They come in 3 degrees:
fine, medium, coarse. When you file branch cutters and other rounded
surfaces, file only on the OUTSIDE of the curve. Don't overdo it,
because removing too much steel will leave a gap between the blades.
snip
Good luck.
Marty H.

I have a medium grade diamond file and it's great. It only takes a few
passes to sharpen a tool.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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