Saw Sharpening Workshop
Conducted by The Traditional Tools Group

Sunday, 27 September 2009
When: 9.30am to 3.30pm

Where: Asquith Boys High School, Jersey Road, Asquith.

You purchased those beaut saws at the Tool Sale, but they are blunt ... what to do?

Good saw sharpeners are rare. The answer is to learn how to sharpen your own saws

All basic tools are provided but you need sharp files. Files and some old saw-sets will be on sale

Bring a blunt saw; it will be sharp when you leave!

This is a hands-on activity in a fully equipped workshop.
Each person will have his or her own bench space and vice.

You will:

  • joint your saw.
  • use a saw file to shape the teeth.
  • use a saw set to set the teeth.
  • sharpen the teeth using a saw file.
  • dress the sides of the teeth with a file or oilstone.

Please note that necessary tools will be available:

  • A range of saw sharpening files will be for sale [You may purchase necessary files before the workshop at most hardware retailers. For a rip or cross cut saw suggest a 6" slim taper]
  • Please bring your saws for sharpening.
  • For practice, rip and crosscut saws with 4-6 tpi are most appropriate.


If you are looking to buy a saw set, look for the following brands: Eclipse 77, Stanley 42 range, Disston 24. Second hand is the best choice. Saw sets will be available for sale.

Cost: $20 for financial TTTG members or $40 for non members.

Ring 0419 245 699 for further information or go to the website
http://www.tttg.org.au/php/tttg_Page.php?n=04

Cheers
Peter Evans
TTTG