Crosscut Hand Saw Rehab

[Tate Harmann]

If it's just a couple of little flat spots, they can wait until the next time the saw needs sharpening, and it will make a difference that approaches zero.

Hey Tom - yes that's probably true. Maybe I will just leave it for now

[lowell holmes]

If it is a real rust bucket, I will pit 240 grit sandpaper in a pad sander and knock off the bad stuff.

[Tate Harmann]

If it is a real rust bucket, I will pit 240 grit sandpaper in a pad sander and knock off the bad stuff.

Hey Lowell - yep I would do that too...with a bit of lubrication like Windex or WD-40.

I did some more test cuts with this saw last night in maple. Saws great! There's a bit of a catch in it towards the handle when sawing so I may have a wonkey tooth or something. I may refine more or just leave it until the next sharpening. Either way it works much better than it did before the teeth were recut

[lowell holmes]

If you are going to restore old saws, be aware of this site. . . .

https://www.google.com/search?q=tain...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[Tate Harmann]

If you are going to restore old saws, be aware of this site. . . .

https://www.google.com/search?q=tain...hrome&ie=UTF-8

"Be aware" or "beware" ? Haha. My saw set is a cheap Stanley No. 442 - I know it's not the best but works fine to set teeth.

[lowell holmes]

Check this site and get a Taintor saw set. I have five, but the Taintor is the one I use.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tain...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[Tate Harmann]

OK - thanks for the tip