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   lwilliams | Aug 28, 2003 06:10am | #1

   Here's all the information you'll need:

   http://www.vintagesaws.com/cgi-bin/frameset.cgi?left=main&right=/library/library.html

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   notDusty | Aug 28, 2003 06:16am | #2

           We are living in a very disposable age : throw it away when it gets dull . I learned when I apprenticed to sharpen hand saws as well as round saw blades . Ask an older carpenter builder type or call all the saw shops in your area and ask them .You can go to the library or book store for other possible information.Perhaps an oldtime saw shop owner could teach you how.             good luck

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   BG | Aug 28, 2003 02:35pm | #3

   Wannabe,

   Hope you don't mind I'm calling you by your first name only...to early to type all that..;-)

   I bought a similar saw a few months ago. Our Woodcraft here has a saw sharpening connection and I had them do it and I'm glad I did.  Not only did it come back perfect but he/she did several things to the saw beyond sharpening.  My point is while doing it yourself maybe farily easy, you/me also need to be able to diagnose the issues.....set teeth, increase depth of teeth..etc. 

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   MarkRoderick | Aug 28, 2003 09:31pm | #4

   Send it to Tom Law in Maryland.

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   AlanTurner | Aug 28, 2003 10:07pm | #5

   Let me second Mark's vote!   This fellow is inexpensive, terrific to deal with, and does such a good job.  Hard to believe.

   Alan

   Edited 8/29/2003 11:50:22 AM ET by s4s

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   billl6 | Aug 30, 2003 12:24am | #6

   Wannabe Woodworker,

   I too have a vintage Disston Crosscut saw and recently had Woodcraft Supply send it out for sharpening. Cuts like a dream now. Someone else mentioned Woodcraft. I can recommend them too. Enjoy your saw. I didn't even know they are no longer made. They told me when I took it in.

   Bill
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   alanplanesaw | Aug 31, 2003 11:36pm | #7

   It all depends on whether you simply want to be able to use a sharp saw or you want to learn to sharpen it/them yourself.  If you really get serious about woodworking, you need to learn about sharpening tools -- chisels, planes, saws, etc.

   Another reference for saw is

   http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

   Have fun!!

   Alan -- planesaw