How To Bend A Saw! Or Something Like That

How to fix a bent saw or how to remove a bend from a saw.
today we are looking at how to fix a bent panel saw or backsaw. we will also look at how to repair a bend in a backsaw.

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[nickmastro]

Thank you for this video. I have a old saw that I use daily that had a curve in it. Your video showed me how to fix it. Now my favorite old timer is back to work and cutting straight. Thanks again.

[bandwidth_impaired]

This video was perfect. I have a Disston saw from my Great Grandfather that I wanted to keep and was bent. I fixed it while watching this video and it straightened right up. I was on the fence about what to do with it before, however now it is now time for a cleaning and sharpening. Thanks!

[brucematthews]

I had to straighten a few saws that were both curved and kinked over the past few years. I'd say that for casual saw repairing you nailed it well. Those that want to learn more and risk ruining the saws can find more advanced techniques. But the risk goes up rapidly just as you are suggesting. Mind you, collectables aside if the saw isn't useable then what are we going to do? Break it more? At least in the further ruination we can learn something for next time.

[leighmosher]

Took a panel saw with a split towards the toe, cut it down and gave it a nice curve, added a piece of back from an otherwise destroyed backpack and voila!! My very own half back saw.

[egbluesuede]

Wow I never saw anyone do that before! spring steel is amazing.

[James_T_Kirk_]

Worth nothing to save bad saws because all kinds of things can be made from the saw plate. Also the handles are very worth keeping. I’ve bought new plates from Blackburn tools and used old handles to make really nice saws.

[michaelmorris]

Saved my grandfather in law's old Disston, got twisted in some elm this evening. Thanks James.

[Colorcrayons]

The thumbnail clearly shows Bill Burr is into woodworking now.

[wouterengels]

Good to know, really hope I'll never need to use it though ;)

[jennessalynam]

I have a panel saw that wasn't straight when I purchased it brand new on Amazon(didn't realize it till after it was too late to return) I attempted to fix by doing as you suggest but I found out that it looks like it's a twisted bend in the blade. How would I go about fixing it. Also as I'm using the saw the blade rattles? or chatters? back and forth rapidly (not sure the correct terminology on how to explain it, lol.) Hopefully you can help. Thanks.

[ElderlyFatGuy]

I cut 3 inches from the tip off of a whacky saw recently, and realized why some doctors want to be surgeons. Truly empowering.

[CleaveMountaineering]

I cracked a D-8 right by the handle (I was pushing crooked and damaged it), so just cut it shorter, put in new holes and now that saw is a few inches shorter but works great. The cutoff pieces made a few scrapers.

[mattf]

Not breaking out a violin bow and making some music was a missed opportunity lol

[dougw]

You saved my saw! I wasn't bending it enough. Thanks!

[dfu]

Oh James, thank you. I thought I was going to have to find a blacksmith to straighten my out of straight panel saw. I feel much more comfortable giving it a try after watching you treat yours like a tape measure. ;)

[LaraCroftCP]

I already have fixed old bend and kinked saws. It's a little bit tricky at first but i have a good anvil (a really heavy duty Steel plate) and in my experience a Bronze Hammer is not so fast while straightening not so much stressing for the Sawblade. All in all it's a lot of Fun to restore old Saws😀

[christianpelchat]

I will try it on my rip saw that is bent in the first 3 inches, not on the handle side. I am not really good at long rip sawing, I might be better to put all chances on my side with a straight saw.

[J.A.Smith]

Solid topic n over again love how often you post, TKS

[MCsCreations]

Really excellent tips, James! Thanks! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[thomaskoehler]

Does this work for a twist in the saw? I have an old (grandfather's) Disston that has a twist rather than a bend (same idea as a lumber twist).