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31st July 2014, 04:17 AM #1
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Good Sawset for an absolute beginner
I love collecting saws, but have never sharpened one. I want to try it out, but am not sure which sawset is the best. I've done some reading on the Internet and it appears that a Stanley 42X is the most recommended piece. I've checked out eBay and they are a bit more than I was hoping to spend. Any other good ones for a decent price out there?
Also, there seems to be a difference of opinion on whether to sharpen and then set, or vice versa.
What size saw file would work well for most saws?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
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31st July 2014, 08:57 AM #2
Just keep an eye out at markets etc for a saw set. I have seen saw sets (mostly Eclipse) for around for 5 - 10 dollars but it might take a little while for one to come up (In fact th I think the local hardware here has new one on their wall for 15. If your interested I can check it out for you). The Eclipse ones seem OK thats what I have.
Mike
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31st July 2014, 12:46 PM #3
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Hi Mike. You may not have noticed but Dave has posted from the USA.
Dave. This link should answer most of your questions on sharpening a hand saw.
Welcome to Vintage Saw's Saw Filing Treatise
Stewie;
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31st July 2014, 08:02 PM #4