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How to Straighten and Tension a Hand Saw

  • Posted by Bob Rozaieski
  • Categories Shop Tips, Tools, Videos
  • Date December 4, 2020
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Straighten and Tension a Bent Hand Saw

Just about everyone who has ever used a hand saw has bent or kinked a saw in use at some point. Sometimes the bend springs back, and sometimes it doesn’t. However, bending a saw doesn’t necessarily relegate it to becoming scraper stock or wall art. In many, if not most cases, the saw can probably be straightened out again. In today’s video, I demonstrate the process that I have used for evaluating, straightening and tensioning a bent hand saw. I probably straightened hundreds of saws using this process when I operated my saw sharpening business. It will take some practice to learn to do it, but you can learn if you are willing to try.

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Bob Rozaieski

I'm a passionate woodworking enthusiast of over 30 years, with an interest in the methods of pre-industrial joiners and cabinetmakers. I'm a furniture maker, teacher, and author, and I share my thoughts and experiences with the goal of educating and inspiring others who are pursuing the craft of traditional woodworking. In addition to writing about and teaching traditional woodworking, I also build commission pieces for customers, and speak at woodworking shows and seminars.

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  1. willard Anderson
    December 4, 2020
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    great video! I learned a lot about straightening!

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