For all budding saw makers near Sydney

This is a chance to build you skills in working on the teeth of saws, both sharpening and toothing/retoothing. At the Melbourne Saw Making Workshop, those who had no saw sharpening experience struggled, especially in one (long) day. Note this is the first workshop we have run in this facility (members of Sydney Woodcarvers will be familiar with the workshop as they have run regular workshops there for years), so a bit of learning all round.


Saw Sharpening with John Daniel
Sunday, 23 March 2014
When: 9.00am to 3.30pm

Where: The Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, Stanley Road, Epping

Good hand 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.

Maximum number of participants is 15.
Please bring your saws for sharpening.
The entry fee includes one saw file suitable for a hand saw.

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.

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