Sharpening hole saw

Re: Sharpening hole saw

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia

>I don't see any reason why why not. Note that some of these saws are bi-metal which may render the attempt futile with a file.

I wouldn't worry too much about technique. They're not exactly precision tools. So long as they cut who cares.

Re: Sharpening hole saw

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia

>There is a technique also (I forgot before I hit the post button) that will reduce the problems.

I score the piece to be cut with the saw then back off. Then I drill a through hole on the circumference of the cut with a reasonably large bit. This gives the swarf somewhere to go and reduces the burning somewhat. You will have to blow it occasionally as it will fill up.

Re: Sharpening hole saw

Bob Hutchins in central Texas

>Howdy Matt!

In Leonard Lee's book, "The Complete Guide to Sharpening," he says to sharpen hole saws just as you would a rip saw. (He covers it in the section on drill bits.)

If you don't have this book in your library, I join a host of others in recommending it highly. I've learned more about sharpening more different tools since buying this book than in 5 decades before.

HTH

BobH

thanks fellas...I'll try it

Matt -- Los Angeles

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