My ryoba, (middle grade saw), tracks to the right when ripping. The crosscut side appears to track correctly. I have heard that this can be corrected by gently filing the teeth on the side that you track to. Since this was not a high end professional saw, (not cheap either), I don’t know if there is a Metate who can help me. Don’t want to spend a fortune to get it corrected.
Anyone have any thoughts on this whole process?
Thanks,
Doug
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Doug:
You have the right idea. Basically, you need to take some of the set out of the side the saw tracks to. Just lay the saw down on a flat surface with the side that tracks facing up. Starting at the toe end (on a western saw you start as the handle end), lightly run a fine bastard file or sharpening stone (not a waterstone though, ceramic, oil, or diamond work fine) straight along the edge of the teeth. Do this with a steady, continuous smooth stroke. After each pass cut with the saw to see how it tracks. Just repeat taking strokes and testing until the saw tracks straight. If you over due it, just take a pass on the other side.
On western saws the worse that can happen is that you take too much set out of the saw and force yourself into needing to reset and sharpen the saw. On a Japanese saw with impulse hardened teeth you end up buying new saw or replacement blade.
gdblake
gdblake,
Thank you my friend. I was just a little hesitant to do this without someone else giving their thoughts.
I used a stone, and after just a little bit of work, the problem is resolved. You were correct, it didn't take much.
Very much appreciate your help with this.
Doug
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