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    Unhappy At least now I know it's sharp...

    I was hand honing a 5 pound woodaxe because tomorrow I am going to clear up some wood, and cut down and strip some trees.

    First I cleaned the bevels with a 230 / 320 combo, and then I polished the very edge with a hand sized belgian blue. I always lay the axe flat, and then move the hone.
    My ring finger accidentally touched the edge and it immediately zipped through the flesh

    But at least I know it is sharp enough
    Imo: if a tool is not sharp enough to draw blood if you're not careful, then it is not sharp enough.

    I know a woodaxe does not need to be as sharp as that -per se- but there is something satisfying about felling a 4 inch thick pine tree with 1 cut.
    And when me and my friend were cutting off branches of a fallen 40 foot pine tree, I made better progress with my axe than he with his chain saw
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    Aww Bruno, ouch!

    I agree with your opinion though. Hope your finger heals quickly.

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    I'm really sorry... but I really really couldn't resist... for several reasons! Enjoy!

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    gonna cut your toe off

    be callin ya

    bruno-toe

    oh yeah


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    I have only one thing to say Bruno:
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    I think you have cut your nail too short there

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    Quote Originally Posted by littlesilverbladefromwale View Post
    I think you have cut your nail too short there
    I've always been a bit obsessive about keeping my nails short!

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    While the green circle would support your assertion, empirical data highlighted by the red arrows would seem to contradict it.

    perhaps a letter to aunty Jimbo will soon be put forward to cover your alleged fear of nail trimming developed since your "accident"
    I smell a cover up ! ! (callin this one WAY early)



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    Quote Originally Posted by I am Spartacus View Post
    While the green circle would support your assertion, empirical data highlighted by the red arrows would seem to contradict it.

    perhaps a letter to aunty Jimbo will soon be put forward to cover your alleged fear of nail trimming developed since your "accident"
    I smell a cover up ! ! (callin this one WAY early)
    Ok I Am Sparticus! You sussed me out! I am actually Yakuza and we know where you live!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    Ok I Am Sparticus! You sussed me out! I am actually Yakuza and we know where you live!
    need a pic of the hair to confirm

    oh yeah, come and get me

    my guard dogs really like those little Hillshire Farms "Lil' Smokies"

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