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I've watched several videos on sharpening saws. Your's made the difference, when you said, "I'm sure the saw will be better when you're done than when you started." That gave me the confidence to get on with it and you were right. The ones I've sharpened are much better than when I started.

idk why this comes into my recommendation videos, but im glad i clicked on it. this brings back the memory of my late grandpa sharpening his hand saw at his farmhouse, and him being angry at me for bothering him too much lol. miss u grandpa

Great video! I don't know why soo many videos on this are 20 - 30 minutes long. Pointless. Thank you for this easy to understand video mate : ]

The before shots with the flat spots was great - including an after shot of what they look like sharpened would have been great. But this was really helpful.

I've seen quite a few of your shorts, and i recently inherited three older handsaws, one of them just like the one in this video. when i searched for a way to sharpen them I was happy to see you pop up! Thank you for this sir! I'm going to save this and share it with a couple friends

Use both hands one in front and one on the handle of your file. File in slight angle pushing file foward. You also need to use a saw set before sharpening. That was the cliff note version. My father sharpened saws for dacades and past this skill down to his sons myself included.

I recently acquired a few older saws and I'm happy that I found your channel this week. The instruction you provide is clear and I certainly feel more confident in sharpening my saws, so thank you!

I saw saw sharpening when I was still young and growing up disposable saw was becoming the norm. Now I don’t have a classic or heirloom saw but you made me think of sharpening my dull saw and keeping them instead of buying new ones. Once you get the dynamic it is fairly easy. I have learned to take my time. This is not something you could do in a flash.

Explanations and demonstrations are very clear and easy to understand. I have taught several high school shop classes and I give you an “A” on your presentation!

Amazing....every time I have a question on how to....up pops one of your videos... I love that you thoroughly explain all this, as I have an old disston, that I'm going to give a go with... I think it's a tenon saw, more rectangular looking, with 12 ppi. Again thank you for your diligence.

Watching from New Zealand. Thank you for showing how simple it is to sharpen a saw.

I am a complete do do when it comes to hand tools. I am just now starting to understand whats up. Your explanation of how to was simple and very easy to understand. Thank you.

Thanks Wright, this was so helpful! Most of my tools are 2nd, 3rd- hell. Probably 5th hand, including my hand saws. Being on both on a budget & having almost a chip on my shoulder about making what I've got to last, this was perfect. Cheers, man. Hope you're doing great

Thanks for posting this. I have some saws that my late Dad gave me from his grandfather and I wanted to try and sharpen. Thanks again.

I love the conciseness of this video! You did very well explaining it, keeping it simple and informative, thank you!

James....this video really clarified some confusion for me. A few years back, I rescued a half dozen saws from a dumpster. I took the best one and added it to my patrol vehicle’s tool Arsenal (I’m a retired Federal Wildlife Officer)....and threw the rest in the basement. Recently got into woodworking (restorations, decoys, etc) and decided to restore one of the saws....with good cleaning techniques, I found a 70+(?) year old 10ppi Disston D-8 that I was even able to bring back the etching! The sharpening has presented a challenge mainly due to my eyesight....so I broke out my old firearms armoring magnifier....watched your video....and the rest, is history! Bravo-Zulu on a great video presentation!

Was looking to learn how to do this. You explained it perfectly. Thanks.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

So simple and to the point. My favorite woodworking KZfaqr. Just sharpened my old panel saw I grew up with, it's like night and day!

Enjoyed your video, haven't sharpened a hand saw for 25 years, back in my carpentry apprenticeship. Had ago and yes it is therapeutic, I think I'll get some new eye glasses before I attempt it again. Cheers

Thanks for passing on the know-how. I kind of knew the principle but you have given me the confidence !

Thanks a lot for your help. I feel more confident now with sharpening.

I've owned 5 saws for years, and I know they are dull now. I watched your other vids to learn what types I have. Thanks!

Great video! New to hand tools and I bought a crosscut saw that drifted so badly to the right that I never used it. thought I just had a bad one. Followed these directions tonight and cut a 1/4 strip off the end of and 8 inch piece of White Oak in about 2 minutes! the piece was 1/4" all the way across too. Thanks!

Very helpful and informative James thank you, until this morning I didn't know there were two types of Saw nor did I know how to sharpen them thanks man!!

great that you're sharing this so tat the skill doesnt get lost. I will definitely try it sometime

It's interesting how similar this is to sharpening a chain saw. Thanks James! I need to hit up some resale shops

Learned something new. Thanks I have slowly been getting into Wood crafting and I am a bit ignorant about it.

I do a lot of sharpening on all different kinds of tools and like you said it can be very relaxing. You didn't mention if you correct the side bend of the teeth. A while back my friend had a tool that he didn't know what it was. I searched online and found it was for bending the saw blade teeth precisely and he gave it to me quite a wonderful tool anyway great video and "Keep on Sharpening" Thanks from Keith

You are a very good teacher. Thank you.

Very nice. Watching both this and Paul Sellers video made alot more sense when done in complement. BTW a 5 dollar LED headlamp will make life so much easier here.

You helped. My hesistance to sharpen my saws is no more.given the proper steps and techniques.tip of the hat to you my friend.

Thanks man you were a great help. Looking forward to more of your stuff.

You scored on that saw! So cool

This information can be hard to find. Thank you!

At first I assumed I would need to find a video showing the process up close for me to understand it but you did such a great job explaining the how and why to each process that there is no reason for me to search for another video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you for sharing now I know I gonna share to my brother when I take vacation to the Philippines

What a terrific find... a saw in such good condition at a resale shop.

A lot of people may think this is time consuming. But you will have the sharpest saw blade on this planet after going through this sharpening process.

Excellent video, it was a joy to watch. The instruction was good and everything was explained clearly. I agree with a previous poster tho, a closeup of the end result would have been nice. Thanks you.

Excellent information and presentation, thank you.

Informative and well presented.

Just bought seven saws in a sale and will have to give setting and sharpening a go

Now I'm going to go back to the thrift store and pick up all thoes old saws i saw for 5 dollars each, and grab a bunch, I'll try this and maybe have some good saws shop for once

great info. Thanks for the clear instruction.

Awesome thanks for video and info, will try for myself!

I appreciate your effort, I learned somewhat, please do the video again showing fine detail, as you (and I) are working with fine points a clear and precise visual is imperative. Thanks

I have 2 big saws from my gpa and 1 small saw from my gpa also. The 2 big ones r super super nice but the small saw has a plastic? handle that sorta looks like wood. My dad wants me to sharpen them so thxs for the video. I really don't wanna mess up my gpas saws...

My how we’ve come such a long ways in almost 3 years. I’ll bet you have a slightly different technique now. It’s funny... I typically watch every maintenance video for every tool I have. Just in case on the off chance someone is doing something slightly better/easier. But I missed this one. Thanks James.

Thank you for the informational video!

Using visual aids to show how individual tooth actually sharpened by file is helpful

That was an awesome video but I have to be honest I was waiting for you to cut a piece of wood! Next time, give us a finale please!!!

Amazing hand sew sharpining tutorial..thanks this videos..new friend here full support ..

I love sharpening tools. Although I can't help but think for 30 bucks I can just buy a new saw lol sharpening the old tools like this is cool though

I'd like to see close ups when you work on the teeth? All I saw was teeth that had been dulled after and no sharpened teeth? Still, the instruction was good.

All of above....love your apron.... I need it....love it

7:50 Watching this video again because I just sharpened a crosscut saw, and this exact thing happened... every tooth that was on the left side of the saw was taller than the teeth on the right. This happened, I think, because I sharpened all the teeth on the right side, then tried to sharpen all the teeth on the left side. The result was that when sharpening the left side tooth, I was also filing away some of the right side tooth in front of that one, leaving the right side one shorter. It's important to work from the back of the saw to the front, alternating the angle of the file each time (which seems obvious once I realized it). Edit: this was only a problem with my technique - focus on grinding the tooth in front of the file, and apply pressure forward instead of straight down. Appreciation to James for sorting me out :)

Great video! thank you~

Thanks. Great video. Would have liked to have seen a close up of the final sharpened teeth too as a comparison.

Great video. First time I'd seen it done. I'm good too go now. No more buying a new saw untill it's properly expired 😁

Inspiring video!

Several generations of people cared for that saw; you can tell

Great video buddy 👍

I'd like a close up of the finished teeth. And maybe a close up of the process. But thanks for the vid. The idea of getting something from the 1800's and spending a few hours and maybe a few more bucks for the tools to sharpen the tool. And being able to have a sharp straight cutting saw for the rest of my life, whether or not there is power, for future lives for that matter, is definitely worth learning / doing.

Like the audiobook idea. Listened to quite a few classics in my commuting days. Any suggestions?

That's incredible

Thank you for this!

Quality content!

May I suggest a saw vise as you mentioned. Watching you run your file in your wooden vise, there was a lot of chattering. Makes for a ragged cut and longer to reach your stopping point. Also, with a properly sharpened and set hand saw, looking along the length of the teeth at eye level, it is a perfect V. With a small tilt, a needle will shoot down the V like a luge sled. Love your videos.

Aloha James, Finally broke down enough and started working on sharpening my saws. Paul Sellers has a fine piece on it (he's been woodworking from before our first splinters). I always watch whatever I can find on my subjects of study and bounce back and forth between the living and my past mentors (now resting). This posting of yours remeans great. But what a change from your current 'look'. How many years ago did you make this one ? Just doing the math, was this 15-20 years ago? A different world ! Even looking at your tool wall, shows your start up collection. Aloha from the Baker's of Wahiawa !

I'm surprised my high school shop teacher didn't make me do this when I was his TA

Thank you Sir.🎉

That saw was a beauty for 50cent I just bought one there for £12 going to sharpen it up first time doing dot 😁

Good video

If StihL made a hand saw angled jig file hmmm. Oh yea no risers to rest on. Hmmmmmmmm what to make what to make. Cool video thnx

good job, gain knowledge.

AWESOME

I found your video really helpful in sharpening some nice saws I picked up at an estate sale as well as restoring the steel and handle from a previous video of yours. Thank you. My only question is, how often should this be done after the first restoration? I am sure it depends on the saw and the wood and the amount of use, but how often are you doing this to yours? Is is just feeling the saw not cut as well when using it?

Thank you for the 'How to Shatpen a Hand Saw'

Who would sell such a nice piece for 50 cents?! People these days don't know anything about refurbishing stuff. Great tutorial mate

Nice, that is how I sharpen mine, I am decent at sharpening rip saws but fine crosscut saws give me trouble.

I wish you had covered setting the teeth and to know how much to adjust the saw. Covering the numbers on the saw set pliers and what you use for which saw etc. I’ve inherited some quality old saws and a sawset tool but not sure what to do and how

The boss got mad at me cuz I sharpened his saw wrong. He said that I ruined his saw. I said what are you worried about you can still use it as a cheese knife

Thx

that is totally my job here in philippines😊

My first job was as an apprentice saw doctor with Wm Cook Glasgow 1967 😢

Thanks. I'm gonna do this to my bandsaw.

Enjoyed your video. Before I came to my senses, I kept pushing that dull saw forward. What do you think happened? Yes, you guessed it. It flexed and bent all over the place. It's now not perfectly straight. Will this matter, after I put the time into sharpening it? Or can I tweak it back into shape?

Bet you are glad that you now have a proper saw holding vise.. Makes the job soooo much easier without that annoying vibration thing.

James. Do you ever place more pressure on your file in one direction? Someone I watch does and gets good results but I think it just makes the teeth less uniform in shape. What are your thoughts

I liked the audio trick while you work..smart man.killing two birds with one stone..do you like that comparison about killing anything..nice work thanx

Would love to see more close up of the tooth cutting.

Well done-well done. However I might suggest a little better lighting thereby creating better photos so we can better see what you are doing and the results you get. I have several of dads old saws I would love to have been able to use.

hi james..very good video and i just wonder how did u settled the bur problems? or just ignore it? and how u set the teeth? tools?

Another great video. Unfortunately my saws are all hardened but will be looking for some older ones. Would slightly bowing boards help you clamp large saws in small vices? And might spray painting the exposed teeth prior to filing help see the flat spots and spot teeth you're working on?

awesome thanks

I just got a saw vise in a toolbox I bought

Hi, I can't find a rip saw where I am but cross cut saws seem to be plentiful. Anyone have any words of wisdom as to the difficulty in converting cross cut to rip? I~ve never sharpened a saw but am pretty fearless and usually things go ok. I have Weyersberg Corneta saws available for instance. Sry for repeated question across videos, I'm really desperate.

Wondering why you didn’t set the teeth after sharpening. Setting helps prevent binding. I love the saw, and love your passion for your tools. I’m so sad to see so many people just buying crappy tools and then throwing them away when they start failing.

you should build a saw vice. that would be cool