Need a hand saw sharpened

[Hickoryman]

I have a Fores-ter Extr-eme small hand pruning saw. The slightly curved blade is about 12" in length. I bought it used, but it appears to be not used much. (Can still read the brand name on the blade) However, it appears a previous owner has raked part of it across a nail.

I'd like to have it sharpened. I would be willing to ship it to have it professionally sharpened, but I need info on references. I am in in southeastern Illinois.

Thanks

 

[mad murdock]

Count the teeth per inch and get yourself the appropriate sized tapered saw file to sharpen. Follow the same angles as the factory job and in a little time you will have a saw that should cut as good as new. A good hardware store should have tapered saw miles, if not there are places you can buy online. Probably will want a 4" extra slim or double extra slim file and a handle, don't forget a handle.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

There is a company in Oregon that does old timey saws, maybe they could do that. Though depending on what that saw costs, might not be worth it.

I can't find the thread I had asking about it. Was maybe a month ago. I have their info on attached to the saw but I'm too lazy to get out of bed and go look.

 

[Hickoryman]

Count the teeth per inch and get yourself the appropriate sized tapered saw file to sharpen. Follow the same angles as the factory job and in a little time you will have a saw that should cut as good as new. A good hardware store should have tapered saw miles, if not there are places you can buy online. Probably will want a 4" extra slim or double extra slim file and a handle, don't forget a handle.

Thanks for your info. I count 7 PPI on this saw, so guess I'll need a slim taper file.

 

[blades]

Depending on the style some are and some are not worth the effort to resharpen as well as some having teeth that are harder than a file. Most of the new blades are hardened to the point where a standard file won't touch them and some have 4-5 angles per tooth. pia to even bother with.

 

[Brettl]

Probably a dumb question, but have you checked locally for a sharpening service? I know of a sharpening service in Wichita Kansas here that will sharpen anything. I'd agree with earlier posts though about teaching yourself to sharpen it. Good luck.