Help with saw sharpening.

[David Nelson1]

Is anyone local or semi local to the DC are that would be willing to show a noobe the ins and outs of sharpening a few saws? Fried Chicken/beer is on me :D

[Chris Griggs]

Since your in southern MD I'm guessing your too far, but if you're ever in/near Philly I'd be happy to show you the basics. I'm not an expert filer by any stretch of the imagination but I get the job done. I'll skip the fried chicken though, and just have some extra beer.

[David Nelson1]

I make it to Ridley @ least once a year for training LOL

[Don Orr]

If you have not done so yet, go to www.vintagesaws.com (http://www.vintagesaws.com) and do some very interesting reading. One of the best tutorials around. I'm not very good yet but I can make an old beater cut pretty good. A few simple tools is all you really need. The best tip from that site is to always file towards the toe. If you're ever in the NY capital region, I'd be happy to show you what little I know. Also check out www.thesawwright.com (http://www.thesawwright.com) for Matt's schedule of saw sharpening classes. He is very good. I took his "Build a Backsaw" class at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking last Fall and came out with a really nice saw that cuts great.

[David Nelson1]

Thanks Don. I have been to the vintage saws site before and just revisited it. seems they do have a section/tutorial on sharpening marked as new. I'll take a look @ the other site as well.

[Don Orr]

The article I was referring to is in the "Library" and is titled "Saw Filing-A Beginners Primer" near the bottom of the page. That's how I got started.

[David Nelson1]

I found it Don, thanks. Got to get a few tools before I try myself. One of those tools is a fricking telescope to see those teeth. :D

[Matt Ranum]

I found it Don, thanks. Got to get a few tools before I try myself. One of those tools is a fricking telescope to see those teeth. :D

You need one of these. 254780:D http://magnifier-magnifier.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=121

I wasn't smart enough to start with a 8 TPI crosscut, no I started with a 12 TPI backsaw. Luckily I had just moved my Dad's Machinist tools into my shop shortly before and discovered he had a set of these. They are the bees knees.:D

[Alan Wright]

David don't mean to hijack your thread, but I am in the exact same spot in Syracuse NY if there is someone close who would be willing to share their knowledge, It would be very much appreciated.

Alan

[David Nelson1]

Pile on Alan LOL

[Jim Koepke]

Got to get a few tools before I try myself. One of those tools is a fricking telescope to see those teeth.

There are a few ways to go here.

If you wear glasses, Michaels carries these:

http://www.michaels.com/Clip-Flip-Magnifier/nw0668,default,pd.html?cgid=products-yarnandneedlecrafts-sewingnotions&start=4

There are other versions of these. When I bought mine, I asked if a small saw could be brought in to try them out. With these over the reading lenses on my bifocals it works well.

Also reading glasses can help and are available in higher magnification. These can also be worn over regular glasses.

Google is also a friend when looking for these kinds of things.

jtk

[David Nelson1]

Those are interesting Jim. You said them have them in the stores?