Saw sharpening

If you decide to buy a new one, keep the old metal for making tools (scrapers, knives, etc.).

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Sharpening an old saw takes a while, but it isn't really that hard, and it's nice to make a real nasty old wreck cut well again.

-- Die Gotterspammerung - Junkmail of the Gods

That depends on what your saw is worth. If it's relatively new and you can replace it with the same thing at a lesser cost than sharpening, then buy a new one. If the saw is old then it's a more difficult to say. Your saw could be worth quite a bit more than a new saw or the cost to sharpen it. If you post some details about your saw (mfgr, approx age, length, TPI, etc) then others here with more knowledge than I can give you some direction.

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It will do a better job of cutting than it did new if it can be sharpened. You can also buy Disston saws on E-bay for a few dollars. I have three saws that cost less than $15 a piece including shipping charges. I assure you that if you have one of those sharpened and properly set, it will do a great job. I've learned to sharpen and set my own. It is satisfying to take an old tool and make it good again. :-)

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