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Schränken und Feilen

This book is only available in German.

Technical data

  • 1st Edition 2025
  • 160 pages
  • Format
    16.5 x 23.5 cm
  • ISBN
    978-3-7486-0779-3
  • Author
    Matt Cianci
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Features & benefits

In the book Setting and Filing, Matt Cianci explains the fundamentals of maintaining backsaws and hand saws of Western design. He elaborates in great detail on how to sharpen your saws with the correct rake angle, fleam angle, and tooth spacing to ensure they remain sharp. You will also learn how to handle saw teeth that are in good condition but dull, and how to repair heavily worn teeth effectively.

What sets this book apart are the close-up photos of saw teeth in various conditions and during the sharpening process. These detailed illustrations make the sharpening process easy to understand, and surprisingly little equipment is required.

Additionally, Matt Cianci shows you how to identify and restore vintage saws (e.g., “Is that flea market find a good purchase?”) and provides basic repair options for saws, such as straightening a bent blade or resetting the spine of a backsaw.