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    Sharpening a saw with pitting

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.

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    Solid advice. Worst case I'm out 15$ including international shipping, might even be cheaper.

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