Reply To: newbie question on saw sharpening
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It took me a long time to understand that sharpening doesn’t just shape and sharpen teeth, it can *move* teeth depending upon how you apply the pressure, just as Matt described so well. If you don’t pay attention to what is needed tooth by tooth, you end up with uneven teeth. Alas, I understand it (somewhat) but am still unsatisfied with my saw sharpening skills. For me, I refuse to use a jig. I don’t want to be encumbered by it or dependent on one. Maybe that’s a mistake.