How to Sharpen a Woodworking Handsaw | Paul Sellers

How to Sharpen a Woodworking Handsaw | Paul Sellers

In this video on how to sharpen a woodworking handsaw, Paul Sellers shows how a simple rip cut pattern can be used for many crosscut saws as well.

Sharpening a saw can be one of the most daunting sharpening tasks for a woodworker, this is a great beginners guide to sharpening the essential saws.

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50 Comments

  1. Vincent Chauvin on February 18, 2022 at 10:40 pm

    Thanks for explaination !



  2. gafengla on February 18, 2022 at 10:40 pm

    What a brilliant chippy!!



  3. Jeremy Southern on February 18, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    I was I could saw, when I am at my most serious working, as good as Paul does while he is casually demonstrating and purposely using the wrong saw for the cut.



  4. Vasanth Naik on February 18, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    Long saw setting videos pls



  5. Jesus Munoz on February 18, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    Excellent i have a few saws i can sharpen. Now will not throw them away.



  6. James Devers on February 18, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    So, I bought a beat up old rusty saw from a flea market for $2 this past weekend.

    I followed your instructions, and now have a totally awesome saw!!! Holy crow, it cuts through wood like a hot knife through butter!!!



  7. Jim Keel on February 18, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    Get to the point



  8. SuperSpecialty on February 18, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Why r we being distracted by narcissistic video productions… it’s not about the individual, it is the handsaws. The world would be a better place if we focus on the task at hand!



  9. Sikha jat on February 18, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Superb.
    Very accurate explanation.
    Thank you.



  10. Hùng Phạm on February 18, 2022 at 10:46 pm

    Why after 8 years this channel havent reach a millions sub



  11. One With Nature on February 18, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    What tool does Paul use for the microbevel? Thanks-



  12. Jodokus aap on February 18, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    heel goed maar a u b spreken in het nederlands



  13. dust on February 18, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    1.5 x playback sounds better to me



  14. John Reeves on February 18, 2022 at 10:53 pm

    About the saw set and removing some of the set with hammers – Can’t the saw set tool be adjusted to put less set in the teeth? Wouldn’t that let you skip the last step with the hammers?



  15. Michael Fraser on February 18, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    Vo



  16. Jean Burgin on February 18, 2022 at 10:55 pm

    I have learned so much from your video! Many thanks.



  17. Spud Spud on February 18, 2022 at 10:59 pm

    Hi Paul as always great video, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and making it simple. Where do you get or what are they called the small file you used to put the micro bevel on saw. Many thanks



  18. TeamTremmar on February 18, 2022 at 10:59 pm

    Basic question but can any saw be sharpened? Paul mentions the cheap ebay saws, or your DIY shop saws, can even these cheap saws be sharpened or do you have to start with a top end saw



  19. John Doe on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    THANKS PAUL WILL FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE ..
    I BOUGHT NEW DOVETAIL SAW AND COMPANY HAS YOUTUBE VIDEO TO SHARPEN IT AND SAY 90 degrees across and level not following rake of teeth ..



  20. TheCooperville on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    bloody brilliant!



  21. The Carpenter's Arms BBQ on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Many thanks for that video Paul. You make it look so easy because you explained it so well. I’ll be on my saw sharpening this weekend coming. Many thanks again Cheers Rich



  22. Earl Burning on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    +



  23. Casey Roy on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Thank you so much for explaining this so well, it’s exactly what I was looking for.



  24. Paul Sellers on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    For a beginner friendly guide on sharpening saws, see our sister site, Common Woodworking: https://commonwoodworking.com/sharpening-a-saw/

    For more information about Paul Sellers and the projects he is involved with visit: http://paulsellers.com



  25. mauricio preve on February 18, 2022 at 11:05 pm

    What is the brand of your tenon saw ?



  26. MrMjp58 on February 18, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    Good video.



  27. Mark Koons on February 18, 2022 at 11:09 pm

    What terminology describes the fine cut back bevel file appearing at about 25:45 ? How do I find these in the western US prairies?



  28. Marek. Wasinski on February 18, 2022 at 11:09 pm

    Super. Pokazałes



  29. Harry Vos on February 18, 2022 at 11:11 pm

    paul my name is Harry you inspirated me to sharpen my ripsaw. starting to follow your instructions I noticed there is a bow in the saw line of the theeth. so the theeth at the toe and at the heel are less sticking out of the clamp when I clamp the saw. do I have to flatten the bow or can i leave the bow and sharpen the theeth.



  30. Norman Rademacher on February 18, 2022 at 11:11 pm

    What do you call the file that you used to put the micro edge on



  31. Scott Henry on February 18, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    Thank you for the video, I found it helpful. I’ve used what you refer to as a micro bevel, I got the idea from looking at circular saw blades.



  32. cjmshadow89 on February 18, 2022 at 11:13 pm

    Is 59 degrees Fahrenheit too cold to set a saw? I tried setting a 7 point saw with a Stanley 42ss and I had it set to a 7 point but the teeth don’t bend much and 3 broke off. Thankfully I’m using a cheap saw and it’s not one of my good saws. Trying to learn! Thanks in advance!



  33. Bradley Roon on February 18, 2022 at 11:13 pm

    I’ve enjoyed hand sharpening saws,but it is NOT a spectator sport, lol . I’m definitely going to use your method, but my antique saw vise will work best if I’m on a stool.



  34. Paul Allen on February 18, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    What is the tool used to create the secondary bevel? It looks a lot like an emery board, so I’m curious if it’s a file or a fine-grit abrasive?



  35. Norman French on February 18, 2022 at 11:16 pm

    Why not just give the saw less set.



  36. dan theman on February 18, 2022 at 11:22 pm

    Cant believe i sat through that : )



  37. John M on February 18, 2022 at 11:22 pm

    Paul brings out a tool at 25:17. What is that? Thanks



  38. cunin stunt on February 18, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    what he calls the outbreak or outcut is comonly refered to as spelching in the UK



  39. Matt G on February 18, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    What an amazing video. Thank you for that two view camera cut and that close-up view of the teeth. So good.



  40. Lord Vile on February 18, 2022 at 11:25 pm

    i’m confused. you say 11 but it was 13. you say level but is not level. you say forward but go back a little every time.



  41. huub cin meulenbroeks on February 18, 2022 at 11:26 pm

    Thanks Paul, very, very good explained. I will start right now with sharpening.



  42. Dave Haynes on February 18, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    Brilliant thanks.



  43. Neelie Kay on February 18, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    My, my! What I’ve learned this evening! Who’da thunk it! All this time, I have dreaded having to use a saw. I thought the difficulty was my lack of strength. Now I’ve learned that, just for using the right saw, I will feel like I’ve transformed into ‘Wonderwoman’!



  44. just me on February 18, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    As always it is an absolute pleasure to watch a fine craftsman in action and have real information from someone of such great standards. Thank you Mr. Sellers.



  45. Jesse Meyer on February 18, 2022 at 11:32 pm

    So glad i found your channel paul. You explain everything very well and I appreciate the time you take in your videos! New subscriber!



  46. Bret Espil on February 18, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    Thanks Paul for your passion and dedication to passing along your knowledge. For a re-sawing, how many TPI/PPI do you recommend?



  47. Victory1571 on February 18, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    The file being used at the end looks like an eze lap stone.



  48. Geoff Goodall on February 18, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    Learn something every day, started my apprenticeship in 67 no one taught me about progesive tooth angle,it was angle up away from handle ,will get the the sharpening horse out and give it a go.



  49. Seth B on February 18, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    I know Grobe, Baco, Valorbe, Friedrich Dick, Simmons, Heller Horseshoe made good USA made files, and Great Britain’s Stubbs brand files were pretty good files too.



  50. Danielle S on February 18, 2022 at 11:38 pm

    I just wanted to let you know that I have the volume turned up all the way on YouTube as well as my device, and I am still having a hard time hearing you. Your audio is a bit low. Thanks.