Does anyone on the forum successfully sharpen thier own saw blades?
Is there any cheapish machines or tools that can help with this?
I remember way back when I worked in a machine shop in the eighties, the journeyman attempted to sharpen saw blades in a vice with a small flat file with some success. He needed a few attempts at it, but finally managed to get results. It did take him a while though not only to perfect it, but then to actually sharpen 80 odd teeth.
If any of you guys do this, then what about a few tips on technique and advice on what kind of file to use.
All I remember is to use wooden jaws in the vice and wear heavy gloves. Obvious these really.
Is there any cheapish machines or tools that can help with this?
I remember way back when I worked in a machine shop in the eighties, the journeyman attempted to sharpen saw blades in a vice with a small flat file with some success. He needed a few attempts at it, but finally managed to get results. It did take him a while though not only to perfect it, but then to actually sharpen 80 odd teeth.
If any of you guys do this, then what about a few tips on technique and advice on what kind of file to use.
All I remember is to use wooden jaws in the vice and wear heavy gloves. Obvious these really.