Idbill Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Well... actually second.I acquired several panel saws, most of which are very dull. I sharpened one, which I thought went well, but it cuts very rough.I went back sharpened it again, and it is improved, but not great.So then I started looking at the teeth more closely, and found many problems:- gullets that don't all match in depth- teeth don't all have the same heightI'm wondering if it would be advisable to send it to the local sharpening shop to at least get a 'base' to start with?The local machine shop will do this (all by machine of course) for $12.Also, would your opinion change if you thought this was a Diston (pre WWII) saw? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You have to find a method demo. Part of sharpening is addressing the teeth height and gullet depth to make them even. I am no expert. Others can help better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Paul Sellers has several good videos on sharpening hand saws, from jointing the teeth to creating the proper gullets and how to fleam for best cut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Most common error by someone new to sharpening a hand saw is going too deep on the first side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamV Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I'll use Dykem blue layout fluid prior to sharpening to keep track of the teeth sharpening process, it makes it easier to see. But for your saw I'd make a simple scrapwood jig to hold the file at the correct angles and start again. Joint, shape, set, and sharpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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