Thread: Saw sharpening file holder.

Certainly a bit less elaborate than the competition, Stewie!

Do you find having a bubble is easier to use than simply using a slightly longer stick? I ask that because I've been testing a Veritas guide for a few months. It doesn't use a bubble, just a pair of brass 'wings' that you keep level with the tooth line of the saw. The wings on the guide are a bit shorter than the simple sticks I used to use, and it takes me a little bit more concentration to keep it level as I file. I'm finding it easier as I get used to it, so it's probably just that I needed to adapt.

Cheers,

Originally Posted by IanW

Certainly a bit less elaborate than the competition, Stewie!

Do you find having a bubble is easier to use than simply using a slightly longer stick? I ask that because I've been testing a Veritas guide for a few months. It doesn't use a bubble, just a pair of brass 'wings' that you keep level with the tooth line of the saw. The wings on the guide are a bit shorter than the simple sticks I used to use, and it takes me a little bit more concentration to keep it level as I file. I'm finding it easier as I get used to it, so it's probably just that I needed to adapt.

Cheers,

Hi Ian. Prior to using the new file holder I relied on a length of round dowel fitted to the end of the file. When I changed to using a magnifying lamp for ease of filing high tpi saw teeth, I found that the domed magnifying lens on the bottom of the lamp was giving me a distorted view to keeping the dowel pointing at 180 degree's. I have since then found the bubble level a much more reliable guide to follow.

Stewie;



Additional. I have been using a precision machine vise for a fair while now to refine the amount of set left on each side of the saw plate. This is after the use of a conventional pistol saw set. I use blue masking tape as a packing agent and apply it to each smooth jaw making sure enough room is left underneath for the saw teeth to remain clear. For me 1 layer is an adequate thickness. The results have been excellent.

Stewie;