Hi all,
Despite having no interest in high school, I now have a growing interest in woodwork. So far I've done a few basic bits and pieces under the guidance of my Grandpa using his old tools but am just starting out on what will hopefully be a nice oak box. However, the saws are starting to blunt and are really in need of a sharpening. I've had little success in finding anywhere to sharpen saws locally (in Scotland, UK) so am considering having a crack at sharpening them myself - if I'm going to get into woodwork it seems a worthwhile skill to learn.
However, I don't have any of the required tools for saw sharpening and my grandpa only has a limited knowledge (he had a colleague do his for him!) so, while I've plenty of books/articles that detail the actual process, I thought I'd seek some advice on what tools I need.
I've two saws in particular that need sharpening, a 22tpi dovetail saw and a 12tpi tenon saw. For handsaw's I'm using plastic handled 'throwaway' type saws. I've also got another handsaw that is in quite a bad state that I may use as a test subject which is about 18tpi.
The list of required tools I've got so far:
- A Saw-Set - http://www.axminster.co.uk/somax-no-...rs-prod836747/ (with the blue handled, 12-26tpi version for my saws)
- A file to even out the tops of the teeth - http://www.axminster.co.uk/vallorbe-...les-prod22596/ (which cut and length are recommended?)
- and useful gadget to accompany it http://www.axminster.co.uk/veritas-v...ger-prod22608/
- And finally files to shape the teeth themselves - These: http://www.axminster.co.uk/nicholson...les-prod22815/ or these: http://www.axminster.co.uk/vallorbe-...les-prod22603/ (can someone translate the slim and extra slim on these?)? - One of the books I have recommend a 6" file for 18-22tpi and a 7" for 12-14tpi saws, does this sound correct?
I've already got a vice and some suitable timber to hold the saw in place.
If anyone can confirm or correct me on what I need it would be much appreciated.
Very best,
Duncan