Saw Sharpening

Saw sharpening files are vital tools in woodworking, used to maintain the sharpness and efficiency of hand saws and other cutting tools. These files feature small, parallel rows of sharp teeth along their surfaces, designed to remove material and reshape the saw teeth. To use a saw sharpening file, first secure the saw blade in a vise to hold it steady, then select the appropriate file size, ensuring it matches the saw's tooth pitch. Chalking your files and using them with no downward pressure will help them to slide effortlessly, producing a smooth surface and the sharpest possible edge. Pressing downwards will make a mess of the teeth and probably damage the file. Proper saw sharpening extends the life of the saw, enhances its cutting performance, and reduces the effort required during use.

Selecting the correct saw file for the job is the first step, so all of ours are listed below with the range of pitches (number of teeth per inch) that they are appropriate for. If your saw falls within the tpi range two saw files, you can use either one.

for saws with tpi	saw file type	Bahco Product No.	length in	length mm	SKU
4-6 tpi	slim	4-186-08-2-0	8	200	323119
5-7 tpi	slim	4-186-07-2-0	7	175	323107
6-8 tpi	x slim	4-187-07-2-0	7	175	323110
8-9 tpi	x slim	4-187-06-2-0	6	150	323109
10-11 tpi	xx slim	4-188-06-2-0	6	150	323111
11-12 tpi	x slim	4-187-05-2-0	5	125	323108
12-15 tpi	xx slim	4-188-05-2-0	5	125	323112
15+ tpi	needle file	2-302-18-2-0	7	175	323113