Hi all.
Some time ago I bought this used saw with the intention of using it for ripping. It arrived dull, and with a tooth profile which I guess is for crosscutting, possibly for green branches (please correct me here if I'm wrong). In its present state it won't cut anything.
I want to refile it with rip teeth. I have a feather file, and a diamond coated japanese saw file as well. Since it is big rip teeth I think I can pull this off, and hopefully get a decently working saw.
Before I start I want to ask the members here with experience in sharpening/filing japanese saws if this saw type has the potential of beeing a useable rip saw (the dedicated ones I've seen in pictures usually have wider blades)?
Furthermore, I'd appreciate any advice on filing jap. rip saws. Anything in particular I should be aware of?
With 15'' Jack for scale:
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Tooth profile, welding line and stamps:
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Looking forward to hear about your experiences.
Oskar