I have been learning to sharpen handsaws. I have a saw vise and the files. Actually, I feel like I am making good progress. I have the Lee Valley sharpening jig.
I have successfully touched up both rip and crosscut saws.
After re-toothing a saw and setting the teeth, it will cut quickly and will saw on a line.
The issue that keeps cropping up is that the saw will hit a spot about 2/3 the length of the saw where it jams. I have to force it past that point.
I can do that by shear force or maybe easing the downward pressure on the saw.
I inspect the teeth, and they are not mishaped nor is the tooth set apparently wrong. I have re-jointed the saw and sharpened again, but the issue persists.
What am I overlooking?
Any help will be appreciated.