Hi All, Here is a simple filing guide for re-toothing (toothing) a new saw http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=19 It is made from a scrap of 1/4 brass and some 20thou brass shim. I hope the pictures and diagrams make it clear as to how it works. Regards Ray
Re:A simple filing guide for setting PPI on a new Hi Ray, nice looking guide. I wonder how to use it. If used with a saw file wouldn\'t it be destroyed? Do you glue something on the site of the file wich touches the guide? Cheers Pedder
Re:A simple filing guide for setting PPI on a new Hi Pedder, I was just about to reply in the other thread. The guide is used to just file a notch big enough for the guide, and I don\'t apply pressure to the side of the file. It does wear a little, so maybe over time if will need to be re-calibrated. So the guide is just to create a starter notch to mark the gullet positions. If you want a progressive pitch, you could just slide across a little each time. I haven\'t used it this way yet. (Previously I made a paper template). Regards Ray