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   lwilliams | Aug 27, 2003 07:24pm | #1

   It's probably the way the teeth are set. Has it been sharpened since it was new or is this the way you received it? If the latter, have you e-mailed Lie-Nielsen? They're great saws and will last a lifetime if properly cared for.

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   Alan | Aug 29, 2003 02:59am | #2

   dajinx,

   My Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw also drifted to the left when it was new.  It didn't drift all that much--not even a noticeable amount on the short cuts for dovetails.  But I also use it for cutting tenon cheeks.  It's a very easy fix:  I used a very fine water slip-stone and ran it gently over the teeth, back to front, on the left side.  After each swipe with the stone I made a test cut in some scrap.  As I recall it took only about four or five gentle swipes.

   Alan

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   NwWiKlutz | Aug 29, 2003 04:14pm | #3

   Thanks! I visited the L/N website (don't know why I didn't think of that in  the first place...LOL) It looks like stoning the side of the teeth should be a good fix. Will be giving it a try this afternoon.