I Was Wrong About Cutting New Saw Teeth A Better Jig

WOW! there is a better way to cut new saw teeth. Whether cutting new teeth on a saw or recutting saw teeth. this is the way I would go now. It Is a very easy Way To make a jig and cut new saw teeth. and it is surprisingly fast to make

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[thewoodmandan]

So a strange thing happened today, I had an unusual amount of activity on one of my videos :)
James, thank you so much for your praise on my saw tooth spacing guide I really appreciate the recognition and kind words. I'm so glad you liked it and it inspired you to have a go at making your own, as you've found it works wonderfully.
Stay tuned for my revised version coming soon-ish :)
All the best
Dan.

[steh]

I dont see myself cutting new teeth any time soon and i still found this crazy simple jig so entertaining to watch

[rolandkuhn]

You are correct. I just watched his video earlier today and his jig is drop dead gorgeous. Didn't think I would ever need anything like what he made. Your idea is a lot more accessible to my needs and skill level.

[iainmcculloch]

Just a thought. Cut the slot in your scrap wood to the depth you want the teeth-cuts to be. Attach a couple more pieces of broken hacksaw blade to the underside of your jig so that they protrude beyond the front of your jig. Now you have a depth stop, and all it cost you was more of the broken hacksaw blade and a little epoxy to attach the pieces to your jig.

[pettere]

Third idea for a depth stop: Strip of wood on the jig-side of the hacksaw frame that rides on the top of the jig when down to depth.

[professor]

Now I KNOW I can cut new saw teeth! That ridiculously simple jig will make the process (relatively) easy. Thanks a lot, James!

[kennethbezanson]

I loved the video last week and it's hilarious how much simpler this one is!

[egbluesuede]

I loved seeing both methods. Never thought to cut my own teeth before, but I think making my own saw would be pretty cool!

[MCsCreations]

Wow... That's brilliant, James!!! 😮
Fantastic work! Thanks a bunch for the tip!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[Ferndalien]

This was a great video for a number of reasons. I always wonder whether videos, even yours, showing projects - especially something like building a workbench or a bandsaw or other complicated tools are actually reproducible. You validated someone else's idea on how to do something. You've shown that this particular wheel has already been invented and that it's quite round enough to do the job so I don't have to reinvent it. Now I have a method of retoothing that nearly toothless handsaw I have hanging on the wall. Thank you.

[fancraft]

You can stick a piece of wood with double sided tape on the right side of the hacksaw blade that will work as a depth stop

[georgenewlands]

I saw Dan’s video a while ago and I thought his jig was brilliant. I also knew I never would (or could) make anything even close to to it…even the box he made for the jig was gorgeous. James’ version is much more approachable for the home workshop. My first thought is that, rather than make the jig adjustable, I’d make one dedicated to a specific size with an indexing plate and saw guide plate spaced with appropriate shim stock. For high tpi count maybe a cheap feeler gauge set would provide the necessary spacers (not worked anything out yet).

[tmfred]

Brilliant. Reminds me of a box joint cutting jig.

[suburbanliving]

how about use the jig to score the line to say 1/32 and then come back with the clamps on the hack saw blade to cut final depth? Great little jig. Love the channel by the way. Thanks.

[artswri]

Great second round, fun and really good jig!

[gregorypennell]

Glad I found this…just getting ready to order some spring steel from McMaster-Carr, and try my hand at a couple of backsaws. 👍🏼

[timokivinen]

Glue the piece of the blade to the end of the wooden block and you can adjust the distance with a screw. Attach another blade to the side of the saw blade to adjust the depth.

[clydedecker]

Sometimes simpler is the best solution, right? Love this one. The hacksaw blade does dull over time... Draw a depth line? Maybe clamping a straight piece of wood along the blade to warn you about depth ??

[ruairiallen]

Omg I've been struggling to cut saw teeth by drawing the teeth on on the saw, hacking then filing. I also cut a whole saw with just a file and it took so long and wasn't consistent, or very sharp, it has been so frustrating. I'm so happy to see this jig. (this is the fist comment of mine on your channel that isn't, Comment down below)

[dannyhale]

You could epoxy a strip of scrap hardwood to the hack saw blade to create a depth stop. The downside is you would have to make a new one for each replacement blade as they get dull.
Although, since it will have a short lifespan, it might not matter if it's hardwood. You might be able to just cut up some paint stirrers or yard sticks to get your stock more easily.