Usually the first thing that a trademan or handyman will learn is that they can't do much work if their tools are dull and dirty.
Before using or sharpening any tools, be sure to read and understand the manuels on how to use and take care of the tools. (If they come with one.)
It takes longer to repair a mistake than it does to sharpen tools. Usually with a tool that is already in good shape, it will only take a couple of minutes to resharpen it.
Always use the right tools for the right job. Never use a steel hammer on a screwdriver, chisel, or punch. These tools are hardened steel, they can break or chip when struck. Use a dead blow mallet or wooden mallet to strike these tools.
Use light strikes with the mallet. It might take more strikes this way, but you can control the amount of force so you don't drive it to far. You can always strike it again, but once you go to far into the wood. It is very hard if not impossible to back it up.
Make sure that your saw blades are sharp. If you don't know how to sharpen a hand saw, then it would be best to have a professional do it. If it's sharpened right, it can make it track to the right or left. Not to mention that it will probably take forever to get the wood cut.
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