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Old timer told me to sharpen my loppers after every big job and I brushed it off for years
I used to think sharpening loppers every few months was enough. Then last spring, a guy I sub for asked me how my hands felt after a big privet removal. I said they were killing me. He told me to run a file across my blades for 30 seconds that night. I tried it and the next day I cut through a 3 inch branch with way less effort. Now I sharpen after every full day of pruning. It cuts down fatigue a ton. Has anyone else noticed a big difference with daily touch-ups versus waiting till they feel dull?
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the_viola13d ago
Oh man, nobody talks about how a dull blade actually makes you grip tighter and that extra tension travels up your whole arm. I started noticing my elbow was sore after big cuts and a quick file in the morning fixed it. It's not just about the branch, it's about saving your joints long term.
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