Set & File: A Practical Guide to Saw Sharpening

In "Set & File", our friend Matt Cianci, also known as The Saw Wright, distills his deep knowledge of saws and offers comprehensive guidance on maintaining backsaws and handsaws in a succinct format.

Matt covers essential techniques such as filing and jointing saws with precise rake, fleam, and pitch adjustments to ensure optimal cutting sharpness. The book also addresses restoring saw teeth that are dull or damaged, equipping readers to effectively remedy various saw-related issues.

In addition to practical maintenance tips, he also teaches readers how to identify and restore vintage saws, aiding in informed purchasing decisions (e.g., evaluating yard sale finds). The book delves into basic sawsmithing skills, including straightening bent blades and resetting spines on backsaws. The book emphasizes simplicity in saw sharpening and includes some DIY and scrap wood tools (in addition to some tools that we carry).

Featuring hundreds of step-by-step photos and straightforward instructions. Gray cloth cover over 98 pt. boards, #70-pound matte coated paper, and a sewn binding. The book is 8-1/2" x 11" (and 3/8" thick). Like all Lost Art Press books, it is produced and printed entirely in the United States.

Pages: 69
Binding: HC
Publisher: Lost Art Press