Directions: Write FACT if the statement is true and BLUFF if the statement is false together
with the correct answer.Use extra pad paper for your answers.
_____1. Clean accumulated rust and dirt off all
metal surfaces with a wire brush.
_____2. Use medium-grit sandpaper to remove rust
on larger tools such as shovels, spades, and
hoes.
_____3. Tools that are worn out should be separated
and be fixed immediately to avoid accident.
_____4. The best way to use the stone is to find a
way to stabilize the tool that you want to work
on.
_____5. When sharpening, try to maintain the
original factory bevel or angle.
6. When sharpening with a file, do not use oil;
metal filings will accumulate and clog the file's
serrations.
_____7. For pruners, use a whetstone because it
produces a very sharp cutting edge.
_____8. Always push the file across the blade in a
motion away from your body.
_____9. Move the file diagonally, so that its cutting
teeth are biting into the metal on the tool.
_____10. Oil will help tools to work as intended and
will prevent the formation of rust. ​