Grobet Saw File: 7-10 TPI no returnFinding quality files for sharpening hand saws is a big challenge. The problem is that most companies that made quality files in the past, now outsource their production to China, Brazil, or Mexico and the quality control is unacceptable. Typically, the corners of these files are rounded, the metal is too soft, they do not cut well, and they wear out fast. We have done extensive testing on saw files and have only found a few brands, all European made,
Forged from 100 CR-V steel for its edge holding property
Size: Bench chisel handle length: approximately 3
yet they wear much less than traditional waterstones
Standard diamond stones are recommend for routine sharpening of plane blades and chisel cutting edges and general sharpening uses
It allows you to precisely measure the projection of your plane's blade so you know if its parallel or not
Brass Back: Rob Cosman 3/4 dovetail saws have a 1/4 inch thick x 3/4 inch wide brass back secured to the blade with peened and flushed copper pins
Shapton GlassStones are very fast cutting
Sapwood is sharply demarcated and is pale yellowish white
High carbon steel blades
Why spend a lot of money purchasing a specialty shooting board plane when you can easily turn your jack or jointer plane into a high performing shooting plane just like Rob uses
Made from a solid piece of wood
3-1/4 inch Shank