I'm looking at an old 16tpi brass backed gents saw on the bay, it seems to have a some pitting at the teeth but it is intended to be filed rip, so does this matter? I only plan to buy it if I can get it cheap.
I'm looking at an old 16tpi brass backed gents saw on the bay, it seems to have a some pitting at the teeth but it is intended to be filed rip, so does this matter? I only plan to buy it if I can get it cheap.
Doesn't matter, if it isn't too bad. On a crosscut, the pits can interfere with the tips of the teeth, making them less sharp.
Thanks Kees. I'll bite, it's like a 100 years old and looks charming, plus, I don't have anything for dovetail and I have a project planed.
Well, if you don't need set you'll probably be all right. But if the saw binds and you need to set the teeth, they will break. So I would say - beware.
How do I know? Been there, done that.
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Over set then take some of the set off by filing either side of the teeth. If the pitting is shallow that'll get rid of it.
Solid advice. Worst case I'm out 15$ including international shipping, might even be cheaper.