First time hitting a saw with a hammer

[tvrgeek]

So, I watched several videos on saw refurb. Figured my compass saw was a great candidate as the last few inches looked like the the rolling hills of Wyoming. I almost never use it and it was only for hacking holes in paneling and junk, which I now use an oscillating tool for.

Anyway, I got it pretty good I think. The last couple inches did not seem to what to come in, but the rest is dead on. Can I expect any better? Should I keep at it or quite while it is serviceable?

I also enlarged the handle opening for my big fat paws. Blade is sharp and just rips through wood in both connotations. I might consider using it! Hand saws are easy to grab. No cord. Makes me want to find another at a yard sale and file for crosscut.

 

[tvrgeek]

Yes, I know, I can buy NOS blades for $11.

 

[Graywolf]

That’s one of those that is better left to another day. Live with until you just have to try again or you gain more experience, which ever comes first.

 

[tvrgeek]

Actually, I hope I don't have to gain more experience It had an "S" bend of more than 3/8 when I started. The real question is if it is practical to get it closer. Not much metal to work with down there. Might look at using one of my body hammers. A cross peen may be better.

I was able to cut about a half inch radius with it, so it is actually quite workable. There is a tiny twit to it too, but really hard to see. I may try several more times for learning and order a NOS replacement I just need to sharpen. I gather the blades were originally considered disposable and originally, the handle had a thumb-screw on the front bolt so one could change various blades easily. I see vintage ads for sets of blades.

I was thinking about tempering after watching the Sellers and other videos. If I were producing saws, I would imagine it was done with a pair of opposing wheels. Or would a new blank not need the process?

 

[Oka]

If you make music hitting a saw blade is actually pretty fun !......way down upon a Suwanne river sounds kinda nice on a saw .........

 

[tvrgeek]

I think a compass saw would sing about as well as I do.

 

[Rwe2156]

What is a compass saw?

 

[mdbuntyn]

What is a compass saw?

You may know it as a "keyhole saw"

 

[tvrgeek]

Yes, often miss-identified. I believe the correct keyhole saw is the smaller version, about 6 inches long. A compass saw is what one would use to cut an arched apron round table etc. Compass are typically rip cut, but a few are crosscut. At least the best I can figure.

Unfortunately many get damaged as they are used for cutting sheetrock instead of the made for use sheetrock saws.

 

[gfernandez]

Here you go, this will help clear up the confusion between the two.

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