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  • Going old skewl- Cross cut saws



    Have a couple of these put back that I've bought here and there at antique places.

    These however are new manufacture and a lot better looking than the rusty fair you see at antique stores.

    From the link-

    Crosscut Saws come in two tooth styles – Tuttle or Champion with two cutting teeth to each raker tooth, and Perforated Lance with four cutting teeth to each raker tooth. It is most common, from our experience, to use the Tuttle Tooth style for hardwoods, and the Perforated Lance Tooth style for cutting softwoods. However, many have used each interchangeably throughout history.

    Our One-Man Saws are U.S. made from our special analysis saw steel, specially tempered to hold an edge, yet easy to sharpen and maintain. Handles are hardwood and laquered. The ‘D’ handle has a hole large enough to accommodate a gloved hand, and the included supplementary handle can be mounted at butt for extra leverage, or at nose for “Two-Man” use. Excellent for small to medium timber, as well as general purpose use. Made in the U.S.A.

    So we cut and burn a mix- whatever needs trimming basically. So I guess I should have one of each? You file these with a round or flat file?

    Have never used one, so any tips would be appreciated.
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    I found a good source of free information put out by the U.S. Government on the proper use care and sharping of crosscut saws & one man crosscut saws. I have several of each and still use them But I have not found my fathers tools to sharpen them. And I do not know how. The Forest Service will send you in the mail two booklets and DVD's if you ask for them. I hope this helps.

    USDA Forrest Service Missoula Technology and Development Center
    5785 Highway 10 West Missoula MT 59808
    Phone # is 406 329 3900
    Ask for the free booklets and the DVD's.

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    • #3
      Thanks for the tip Anvil. I inherited my grandfather's crosscut saw and this information will be very useful.

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