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Thread: Saw Doctor/Sharpening Service??
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7th June 2011, 08:57 PM #16
Travis
Sadly , perhaps, but you're absolutely right. I would suggest that only enthusiastic hobbiests use resharpenable handsaws nowadays. The demise of handsaws has gone so far that even in hardpoint saws it is difficult to buy anything longer than 22".
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7th June 2011, 11:39 PM #17Novice
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27th July 2011, 08:34 PM #18
I disagree to an extent there are still people out there who make fine furniture and appreciate the values of a quality handsaw. Also the good saws are still available but you need to know where to look for them. although they are not as good as they once were some dealers still sell the spear and jacksons, Kinzos, Distons etc. and lie nielsen make some nice ones, you just have to get away from the mentality of Ï can buy one for $10 at the nearest hardware store"and accept that you will pay up to a couple of hundred dollars for one that if respected and properly maintained will last your lifetime and possibly your childrens!
I am told that sharpening handsaws is a dying art.... this must mean I am an artisan.
Get your handsaws sharpened properly to the highest possible standard, the only way they should be done, BY HAND, BY ME!!! I only accept perfection in any saw I sharpen.
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29th July 2011, 09:54 PM #19SENIOR MEMBER
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29th July 2011, 10:10 PM #20I am told that sharpening handsaws is a dying art.... this must mean I am an artisan.
Get your handsaws sharpened properly to the highest possible standard, the only way they should be done, BY HAND, BY ME!!! I only accept perfection in any saw I sharpen.
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29th July 2011, 10:34 PM #21
Travis, I'll be sending you some photos for a quote in the near future. I've got a few saws, and I love using them, but I know they don't sing the way they should!
Unless anyone in Brisbane offers a similar service?Cheers, Richard
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30th July 2011, 01:14 AM #22Senior Member
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Sydneysiders will be pleased to know that there's a TTTG Saw Sharpening Workshop on 25SEP2011. Cost's more than $18 but you'll certainly learn something, and all being well, you'll come home with a sharp saw.
The Traditional Tools Group (Inc.) -- Coming Events
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Virg.
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1st August 2011, 08:59 PM #23I am told that sharpening handsaws is a dying art.... this must mean I am an artisan.
Get your handsaws sharpened properly to the highest possible standard, the only way they should be done, BY HAND, BY ME!!! I only accept perfection in any saw I sharpen.
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1st August 2011, 09:59 PM #24
Thanks, Travis. I'll see if I can sort them out at the weekend.
Cheers, Richard
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6th August 2011, 07:36 PM #25SENIOR MEMBER
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Got it back today....the sharpening itself looks good. Only had a few test cuts with it but seemed quite decent. Two things I'm a bit concerned about though is my name scrawled in permanent marker on the recently polished blade, and a slight kink in the blade that I'm near certain wasn't there before. Should only take a blow or two to fix but worries me.
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6th August 2011, 07:42 PM #26
Same for me, Andrew, I had some saws sharpened at Peacock's in Brisbane, and they came back with permanent marker across the blade so here's a warning for anyone using a commercial sharpener:
MAKE SURE YOU ASK THEM NOT TO WRITE ON THE BLADE!!!!!
I think next time I'll attach luggage tags to them or something (although I think I'd rather send them to Travis). I took photos today, so I'll post photos of my saws as soon as I can.Cheers, Richard
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9th August 2011, 10:51 PM #27
permanent marker on the blade causes absolutely no harm and a squirt of wd spray and a wipe with a rag will remove it! If this is the biggest issue you have with the sharpening I would suggest that really you have no issue at all. I have seen blades sharpened by "proffesionals"" that I reckon my 5 year old could have done better at.
I am told that sharpening handsaws is a dying art.... this must mean I am an artisan.
Get your handsaws sharpened properly to the highest possible standard, the only way they should be done, BY HAND, BY ME!!! I only accept perfection in any saw I sharpen.
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10th August 2011, 07:26 AM #28SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks Travis - I was going to try metho, but that sounds easier. Still seems a bit rude though, when they put paper tags on their mowers why can't they do the same for saws?
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10th August 2011, 08:28 AM #29
It is more of an annoyance than anything else and as y ou say causes no harm to the saw.
I've been using the saws I had sharpened at Peacocks for about 3 years and they have been performing well, but I'm not an expert and my only comparison is plastic handled saws from the big B.Cheers, Richard
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29th September 2018, 10:55 AM #30Intermediate Member
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Travis, can’t send u a private message, your inbox has exceeded capacity it seems,
Are you still able to sharpen these handsaws,
Regards
Ron
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