Hand tool tutorials; buying, restoring and sharpening a vintage saw

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This video is a detailed tutorial to help the interested novice with the procurement, restoration, and sharpening of traditional handsaws useful for timber framing and furniture making.
A helpful link is www.vintagesaws.com/library/pr...
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@pmrich7035 4 жыл бұрын

If you left captions on for this one, it says ‘music’ when he’s sawing KZfaq finally gets a caption correct

@boooshes 4 жыл бұрын

Clear, concise and informative.

@cg7509 4 жыл бұрын

18:40 Your Marine popped out there for a second! Thanks for the info!

@johnnygsdiy1981 4 жыл бұрын

I caught that also! Straight and off the trigger 👍👍

@averagejoe4837 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I wasn't the only one that caught that lol

@Rubbernecker 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I hope KZfaq doesn't ban this video now...

@boltaction8541 3 жыл бұрын

I caught that too... it figures that such a channel is made by a Marine... Semper Fi!

@msquared6324 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! I laughed at the "finger straight and off the trigger" comment about the saw grip. How many times I've heard that used in a different application.

@bretdavisdmd 4 жыл бұрын

ha, thought the same thing

@RickRose 4 жыл бұрын

Tried to figure this all out 20+ years ago (pre-KZfaq) and never got quite as far as you did. Maybe I'll try again. Thanks for sharing.

@DBacaMaker 4 жыл бұрын

Firstly: A most excellent tutorial. You are certainly a man who knows the craft (as if all your other videos didn't prove it before) and you are also an excellent teacher of the craft. Second, I love how many people down below never heard your voice before. Your vids are gleefully non-narrated, but there's a great interview of you wherein we finally heard your voice. I just love the reactions so far. Thank you for the outstanding content.

@trueleyes 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful surprise to finally HEAR from the MASTER.

@tanksouth 4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa made a living blacksmithing and sharpening folk’s tools . You made me remember things...thank you.

@jerrywhidby. 4 жыл бұрын

I love this new series idea. I grew up without a father around, and I have a lot of gaps in my knowledge. You taking the time to show everyone the knowledge and skills you've acquired is a real gift to us. I had no idea what a story stick was until you took the time to answer a post I made some time back. Now I have passed that knowledge onto my son. Thank you.

@OlofW 4 жыл бұрын

I learned all my carpentry skills from my mother.

@hoperules8874 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad passed when I was very small & my Mom had to work far away (1+ hour drive) long hours, so finding someone who patiently teaches you is a treasure.

@Desert-Tan-Whiskey Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr Chickadee. I bought an old crosscut saw for a few bucks and followed this video. It now cuts like a brand new saw. I didn’t think I would be able to do it, but shocked myself of the outcome. Thank you👍

@fintiedfish3641 Жыл бұрын

You are a true American treasure sir. Thank you so much for your service in the military and continuing serving through education and inspiration. You the man!!

@tsdoesds 4 жыл бұрын

I love this new type of content and I am relieved that you will continue with your non-talking videos as well.

@pjwpsw1 4 жыл бұрын

He speaks!!! And he has words worth being heard! I like the different style attempt.

@KarlBunker 4 жыл бұрын

You're good at this talking and explaining thing. I'm glad to hear you'll be doing more of it.

@davidgagnon2849 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen several videos on saw sharpening and this was by far the most clear and concise. The only thing I wish you would have addressed is the setup of the saw set (how to set the depth of where it sets on the surrounding teeth to where the punch ends up, as well as how deep to set the punch's travel. Maybe that was too varied a topic to include in here. Thank you for this new series. I believe it is greatly needed and will be very well received.

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Aminuts2009 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorials about about saw sharpening on the KZfaqs. I've been thinking about getting some older saws and putting them back in service.

@ForemanMade 4 жыл бұрын

You pretty much hit every point that anyone would ever need in sharpening saws. I did not know that pitch was teeth per inch, I've always said tpi

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

"Hit every point", bwa ha ha ha! Love it.

@MikeAG333 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who has been buying and restoring old tools for years, I'm very pleased to see you starting on this series. I sharpened a 22 TPI dovetail saw yesterday..........Not sure how many more years my eyes are going to allow me to do that!! I use 12 TPI as the cut-off for sharpening everything rip, rather than the 10 you use, but other than that, I think you got everything spot on.

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

Magnifying goggles help with fine craft things like "high tooth count" saw tending.

@kamurray67 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the saw sharpening video. I found one in the basement of the house we lived in. I was hoping to sharpen it and was thinking about looking up how to.

@RusTsea196T 4 жыл бұрын

The initial shock of hearing him speaking....! Thanks for a very useful, informative video.

@paysontom1 4 жыл бұрын

I remember being taught to do this and as a test at the end we would place a needle between the "trough" of the teeth , lift the heel up and watch the needle slide to the toe end and out.

@danielpreilly77 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful demo. Lost my dad many years ago when I was 19, very suddenly and he never had time to share a lot of his woodworking knowledge. Now that my interest is heightened these videos are really interesting. Thanks

@anuronironworks6164 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thanks! I've been thinking about sharpening my saws for a while, and now I have no excuse not to!

@piledriver141 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m almost 60 and have only heard of someone sharpening a handsaw. People sharpen lots of things in my area NO ONE sharpens a handsaw😎👍 from southeast Texas. Y’all stay at it we enjoy it !!

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

Verbal instruction must mean this topic can not be just shown, but requires words. Thanks for sharing, Sir.

@stephencoster9532 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya 'my little Chickadee' I used to work in construction here in the UK as a spark. A lot of the chippies, (Woodworkers) would buy a general purpuss cheapish saw at the start of a job, use it when re-seting a power saw was a pain. Throw it away for the next job site. Sorry about the spelling, dylexia rules ko... lol. Love your work, when I was 11 & went to high school the first woodworking lessons were learning to do this, still love seeing it come together, a sharp, fully set up saw ready to use. Stay safe...Steve...

@brickman6243 4 жыл бұрын

Right on time. I was just considering sharpening mine and you chime in lol.

@mikamajlund3622 4 жыл бұрын

Me to but a saw mead 2018 , expensive crap.

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikamajlund3622 I guess the metal it is made from is the more important thing. Handles can be reworked or replaced. Heck, if nothing else, grind all of the teeth off and start over with new teeth if the stock is decent. Most of the old saws available around me are severely bent or even painted. I found a matched set of Diston's at an estate sale, and got them really cheap by bidding them out of a larger set of tools. They were grouped with tools I did not want and as I made sure to be standing close enough to the caller, I simply stated I'd give $10 for the pair, he seperated them out and sold the remainder for like an additional $17.50 to another buyer. Guess I was the only one who knew or cared what these saws were.

@bjornek2 4 жыл бұрын

A big smile when I see you use the saws at the end. For too many years now, I have been using them "all-purpose" saws, I can see that now :) Thanks, great video.

@hemjl4 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. I picked up a tip from Paul Sellers, it helps to make an oiler for the saw. I used a small tomato paste can, rolled up a shop rag tight as possible and stuff it into the can (keeping the towel about 1/2 in. proud to avoid metal on metal) and add a good dose of 3-in-1. Just a swiped or two on each side helps glide even easier.

@TheOldNorwegian 4 жыл бұрын

Boy you brought back a flood of memories! I am a retired shop teacher and while in college, almost 60 years ago, I took a class in hand and machine tool maintenance. First assignment was sharpening a handsaw. Jointed off half the depth of teeth, blueing the blade and measuring/layout each tooth, then filing each tooth to shape and sharp. Not as easy as it looks! Next assignment was to do a similar operation to a circular saw blade. I learned much and still use the knowledge today. Thanx for the excellent video and the memories! >

@MrChickadee 4 жыл бұрын

Half the tooth height is a good amount of filling to do! But would be a good way to teach the technique to a student for sure! Learning to even everything out is essential when starting with often abused and miss filed old saws (calves and cows)

@N3RV001 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that you boil it down to the pure essentials. So easy to go from wanting to pursue a hobby to information overload with and confusion.

@matthewharvey8755 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I honestly expected you to be Finnish or something like that lol. I love your channel! I just purchased some new saws including a doppelganger, and all need a good sharpening. Thank you for the good descriptive video.

@TheudBaldM 3 жыл бұрын

One year after, still watching this before going out to sharpen my saws, thanks a lot!!

@MrChickadee 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@gregkieser1157 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely tutorial. Every time I see a big old wall hanger two handled saw I can’t help but wonder at the grit of those who built their homes and farms one tree at a time……..Love your channel….

@dondicey6528 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thank you! I have had very little success/luck finding a person to sharpen my saws. Now I have more confidence to DIY with some sound data to go by. Enjoyed your speaking also! DD in western NC.

@KyleCotton1 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY!!! WE GOT TO HEAR THE MASTER SPEAK! Wish I lived closer I'd offer to help with all of your building projects just to learn! Unfortunately I'm on the other end of Kentucky tho lol. Thank you for the awesome videos and the knowledge you share!

@szermierz7798 4 жыл бұрын

Last week, I bought one of these saws and was wondering how to approach sharpening. So this video helped me a lot, thank you.

@Hp2G1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great information, and for the tip on sharpening smaller tooth saws at the end! I have quite a few vintage saws that I am planning to restore, and your video is a great motivator. I have realized over the years, that in this world of power tools, for smaller jobs using a hand tools is often faster, more enjoyable, and usually more precise. Super video! 🙂

@casterman2 4 жыл бұрын

Great well explained video. Motivates me to give my hand saws a tune up. I would be interested in some talking videos on log layout. How to find and orient centers both ends. Flattening a side with axes etc. axemanship in general. Heck really anything you cover is always great info. Thank you for the knowledge!

@ButterflyMatt 4 жыл бұрын

casterman2 a lot of what you asked about is covered in earlier uploads. Specifically log flattening, which you’ll find on a search for “hewing”.

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

@@ButterflyMatt yeah, but hearing the reasoning behind what he is doing and how he is seeing it ahead if time would be great. Planning and approach, you know for the not so visual learner. Heck, he could even just go back and lecturer over his previous videos. Bonus? He gets "new" content without redoing all of the work.

@robertfoote3255 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! It was a very informative, well articulate, and told in a easy to follow format... I rate this video at... 😃😃😃😃😃 Five Smiles!

@_JMiahW 4 жыл бұрын

This is something I've often wondered about.

@davidmoore5021 4 жыл бұрын

Love this new series. Thanks y’all for sharing.

@craigmouldey2339 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm a boring old guy but I found that incredibly interesting. And you hit on all the important points. Even setting the teeth! I have a number of old handsaws here that were covered in rust. I took the handles off and soaked them in a vat of vinegar over night. Most of the rust fell off. I then rubbed the blades down with some emery cloth and sprayed a lubricant on them. Great video. Thanks. At 66 I've only begun to learn.

@espvp95 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really cool you’re doing teaching videos now. Your work is awesome, if I could pick a teacher I’d pick you.

@joshuamacha2150 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a crosacut saw yesterday in preparation for a treehouse timber frame i will build in the fall. Thank you for the video!

@gardeningpreacher 2 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new to learning how to sharpen hand saws and you have given me some info in this video that I had not gotten before - thank you! There is nothing more satisfying than using vintage hand tools. Part of that is knowing how to maintain them and sharpen them - a dull tool is worthless and makes using them very unenjoyable. Thank you again for all your videos!

@jayecurry1369 3 жыл бұрын

I've read about most of this. But, seeing it actually done, and learning the tips, is better.

@jstu86 4 ай бұрын

I inherited my Great-grandfather's and Grandfathers old hand tools and have the 3 saws you show. They are still in excellent shape. I use them from time to time. (this is Grandpa typing).

@MrChickadee 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@daveyjoweaver5183 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Kindly Mr Chickadee! Always a pleasure watching your videos! Blessings to You and your Family! DaveyJO in Pa.

@keithwalker7151 4 жыл бұрын

This is THE video I've been waiting for... Thank you!

@tonyennis3008 4 жыл бұрын

You could marry the new blade on the saw at 2:38 with the gorgeous handle from the used-up saw. That would work.

@MrChickadee 4 жыл бұрын

good idea

@solemndream 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I'm about to work start working on my first saw restoration. Thank you so much!

@apostle84 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a million saw sharpening videos and seen dozens of diagrams. This is probably the most understandable and helpful I’ve seen. Thanks!

@Snap4590 4 жыл бұрын

Probably the clearest saw sharpening how-to that I've seen. Thanks!

@juantransportador 4 жыл бұрын

HELLO, from chihuahua mexico, thank you for the video is very helpful and full of knowledge, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

@afranks1010 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I needed right now. Thanks.

@milesj.943 4 жыл бұрын

love this kind of video, thank you!

@srh1101 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos, I find them both a delight to watch and informative as well. Thank for sharing them with us and all the hard work you do behind the scenes with producing and editing them.

@averagejoe4837 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely like this video format from you. I look forward to what's next for this series. Also, I'm curious if you have plans to make a video about how to maintain and clean your maintenance tools such as the files you used to sharpen your saws. After a while I've noticed mine get clogged, or water from condensation gets caught between the teeth and rust will set in if I haven't been in the shop for a few days. I typically wipe down all my hand tools and apply a coat of machine oil once a month, but my files tend to get hit hardest in colder weather.

@frankboehm591 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely use a file card(brush) if you dont already

@thomasarussellsr 4 жыл бұрын

The rubber block that is sold for cleaning electric sanding belts rubbed the wrong way down a file helps with the debris that a "file card" (fine wire brush) misses. Also, my grandfather kept his files in a coffee can full of sand and old motor oil, he never had a rusty file unless one of us grandkids "forgot" to put it back where we found it. He had 7gal buckets for his digging tools as well. He was a coal miner, so he had to deal with his tools being in some pretty damp places while at work.

@kirkw1740 4 жыл бұрын

Love these informative videos!

@stephenwhittier6439 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Can’t wait for more.

@xxxmmm5942 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial. Can't wait for the next ones.

@tylerstone2917 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!! Been waiting for a vid like this! Thank you!

@b61982 4 жыл бұрын

Soooooo grateful to have the advice of an experienced and very skilled craftsman such as yourself. Thank you so much for this. I have a couple of second hand saws I've been wanting to get going, and this will help immensely.

@jaykurz3110 4 жыл бұрын

Videos like this are awesome! Keep me coming!

@tynyyn5344 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tutorial, Josh. You've got a great gift on being able to teach and explain concepts. Keep up the good work.

@georgesweap7 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I learned what fleam is! I would like to see a video on how you built you saw sharpening vice! Thanks

@ButterflyMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Tom Broome it’s on his channel if you look there.

@garethbaus5471 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos.

@timothychack9276 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I feel you have an old knolage our grand parents should have taught us but you have been. Thank you for sharing all you have learned. I think this makes you more Noble by teaching

@retap3717 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate these basics, needed tutorial for sure. Thanks

@joedominick7517 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very detailed video!

@TheLuapsch 4 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting until spring just to sharpen my saws. Thank you.

@mikescheve429 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Great to hear your voice. One thing I would love to see a video on is how you sharpen those really big crosscut saws for timber. I think I saw in one of your videos you show checking the angles and using some special tools. Would appreciate a description of that. Thanks!

@allenguffey9370 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos thanks for sharing the knowledge

@veryhandymann 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot, thanks again !

@jeffkatzer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Chickadee.

@charlesvickers4804 3 жыл бұрын

Remember watching a cabinet maker in the Philippines sharpen his saw the same way. He worked with two saws half a dozen chisels and a block plane like I've never seen any where else. The plane had a stack of blades and corresponding guide blocks that attached to the bottom. He could do dozens of mold designs and raised panel designs with this one plane. I figure he had made everything plane related over a lifetime he was probably in his mid 70s and seemed to enjoy his work very much.

@JDK45ACP 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this video. Thank you.

@stevenolson8504 5 ай бұрын

This really adds clarity to saw sharpening. I’ve watched several othe KZfaq videos on the saw sharpening and this is the best. Good closeups on the filing

@MrChickadee 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Colton1776 3 ай бұрын

Love it, thanks for the tips brother!

@tylerkrug7719 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you are awesome, I love all of your videos!

@mccantsc 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Chickadee. Thanks as always!

@Rubbernecker 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!!

@DDan61 4 жыл бұрын

Most excellent video!

@troymartin3693 4 жыл бұрын

Lookin forward to more of these video's... Appreciate seein the "old" ways...😊

@Packy8421 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Informative and interesting! Can't wait for more.

@brianmorrissey5452 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the way the captions said [music] when you were sawing... they’re probably right ;)

@igorbanaszewski709 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank's a lot! It was joy to watch.

@davepelfrey3958 4 жыл бұрын

I Found this very interesting. I have several old saws that need sharpened and reset, just wasn't to sure how bring life back into them. I'm going to try my hand at it. Thank you!

@deo53 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the video. Great job.

@pangeapiercing 4 жыл бұрын

very informative, and your consistent trigger discipline makes me happy

@lebensschueler 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Just what I needed. Thank you! :)

@jjbailey01 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent video!

@tannymin4922 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for all the information and I hope to see more soon!

@potookie4566 4 жыл бұрын

Love this content! Good job and look forward to more

@ecologicaladam7262 4 жыл бұрын

A really useful presentation - thank you!

@The_Geezer_Chronicles 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

@anandarochisha 3 жыл бұрын

You are right about the files Mr. Chickadee. I have a collection of old CDN. made Nicholsons and they served my Dad's career in finish carpentry and now they serve me. They are very high quality as You know.