Thread: Help with saw sharpening

I've just been given a lovely old taylor brothers tenon saw. Unfortunately the teeth are in a bad way (worn and unevenly sharpened). I live in the Blue Mountains in NSW and would really appreciate any tips on where I could get the teeth fixed up.

Saw Sharpening Workshop
Sunday, 24 May 2009
When: 9.30am to 3.30pm

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

The blurb
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.

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

Enrol early to avoid disappointment.


This workshop is run by The Traditional Tools Group which is based in Sydney
Link http://www.tttg.org.au/index.php




ian
Disclaimer I'm a member of the group and encourage others with an interest in hand tools to join

Thats a fantastic opportunity right there, only wish i knew of somewhere like that in Melbourne

in the first instance try the hand Tool Preservation Society http://www.htpaa.org.au/index.php


ian

Thank you all! Will look into the classes but time and distance could be a problem. Will also keep looking for someone who does it for a living
Don

Hi.

I taught myself by watching this video and reading a fair bit of stuff on the net. Its actually a pretty easy skill.

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=24976

cheers
tom