Answer:
SHARPEN TOOLS
- Use a hand-held mill file to sharpen hoes and shovels.
- The key to successful sharpening is keeping the tool steady and the file at the proper angle.
- Sharpen pruning blades and knives by sliding an oiled honing stone in one direction across the tool's beveled edge.
- Remove any ingrained dirt or sap, using a wire brush or wire wool if necessary.
WOODEN HANDLES
- Once wood handles are clean and dry, I like to finish them with a coat of oil to repel moisture and dirt, and to keep the handle from becoming dry and brittle.
- Linseed or tung oils are often recommended for this job because they dry quickly, but I've found that coconut oil or walnut oil work well, too.
- After cleaning, use an all-purpose oil, such as WD-40® to lubricate tools with adjustable parts.
- Lightly spray other metal tool parts as well (avoid getting oil on handles), such as screwdrivers and bladed lawn and garden tools.
Explanation:
important to maintain farm tools ;
- Your farm tools and equipment will last longer when you maintain them. By taking proper care of farming tools, you are extending the life of each tool. Regular maintenance also ensures that each tool works more efficiently. When tools are in proper condition, they can get the job done faster.
