Being new to handsaw sharpening; First, after jointing the teeth to even them, do you just shape the teeth for your rake angle next, before filing a third time to acheive your desired fleem angle? Filing my rip saw was very easy compaired to these cross cut saws. Also, any advice on a brand of files? The Nicholsons I am using sure crap out fast.
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It depends on how bad the teeth are
If the saw is in good shape I just joint the teeth and then sharpen. If the saw needs a lot of work I will joint, reshape the teeth, set, joint again, and sharpen. A file is only good for a few sharpenings (3 or 4) at best. Check with Lee Valley or vintagesaws for different file brands. I use Nicholsons because I can get them locally. No real complaints but I can tell their quality has slipped.
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