Saw Accessories

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, woodworkers first secure the saw blade in a vise to hold it steady. They then select the appropriate file size, ensuring it matches the saw's tooth pitch. Using smooth and steady strokes, the file is applied in a forward motion across the teeth, maintaining a consistent angle for each stroke. This process sharpens and aligns the saw teeth, ensuring a clean and efficient cutting action. Proper saw sharpening extends the life of the saw, enhances its cutting performance, and reduces the effort required during use. Woodworkers often rely on saw sharpening files as a cost-effective and convenient way to maintain the sharpness of their hand saws, providing precise and accurate cuts in various woodworking projects.

Below is a rough guide to which saw file should be appropriate for your saw, according to the number of teeth per inch. If your saw falls within two saw files, you can use either one.

for saws with tpi	saws 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	4-187-07-2-0	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