Sharpening Crosscut Saws

A tool for setting offset of cutting teeth

This page links to images of a handy tool that helps with the setting of the cutting teeth on antique crosscut saws used in the Pacific NorthWest.  These photos are intended as a help to people who have been in the saw sharpening discussion with me.
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Setting Tool, view 1

Setting Tool, view 2

Setting Tool, view 3

Setting Tool, back view

Setting Tool, end view

Here are some additional resources for the crosscut saw work and trail work.

A US Forest Service Plan for this tool

US Forest Service Crosscut Saw Manual

An index of Forest Service Trail Work publications
 Setting tool in use

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