Sharpening handsaw

[john9159]

Is there a device out there which I can use to resharpen my tenon and other saws?
How do they work and are they reliable?

Thank you

 

[Burnerman]

Must be a sign of the times mate but new saws are cheaper than sharpening the old ones....if it must be done, seek out the services of a saw doctor - they'll see that the tooth set or kerf is right, as well as sharpening the teeth.
John

 

[big-all]

as long as its not a hardpoint saw they cannot be sharpened

 

[ajrobb]

Chippy I used reckons on a new hand saw every fortnight.

 

[Monkeh]

Chippy I used reckons on a new hand saw every fortnight.

Which isn't all that bad at about eight quid for a reasonable one.

 

[chappers]

depends on what your cutting and how often,cutting 18mm chipboard will kill a saw in a couple of hours

 

[ladylola]

I tend to use a set and files on the saws that I sharpen, these being a half rip , tenon , dovetail and a couple of panel saws. I do like most people use hardpoints as well which are very useful on old work where hidden nails are often encountered After we have used them the masons often use them to cut out ashlared joints which does kill them off. . However, long term I still think that they work out expensive, ajrobb mentions a new one every fortnight which at £5-8 a throw soon outstrips the hundred or so for a decent diston. Here's a few links that may be off some use or help. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-ECLIP...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3a5eecb1f9

http://www.axminster.co.uk/vallorbe-vallorbe-swiss-saw-files-prod22603/

http://www.fine-tools.com/euroscha.htm