The truth is, if you use your circular saw regularly, youre going to have to sharpen the blade at some point. The blades of any circular saw will eventually get dull, even if you take care of them. Luckily, its not difficult to do this yourself with just a few simple tools. In this blog post, well show you how to sharpen a circular saw blade by hand using a file and honing guide.
This Is A Step-by-step Guide On How To Sharpen A Circular Saw Blade By Hand.
Step:1
Begin by removing the blade from the circular saw. You can remove the metal plate holding the blade in place with a flat-head screwdriver. You can now remove the blade itself. With these first few steps, you are performing what is called ripping the blade.
Step:2
Next, replace the saws blade with a new one and secure it in place by snapping the metal plate back into place. Next, align your circular saw so you are ready to cut a piece (if necessary).
Step:3
To begin sharpening the blade, use a mill file to file the serrations on the surface of the blade (keeping it flat against the honing guide). Use a triangular or round file to sharpen the blade. Position it so you are filing at an angle.
Step:4
After youve filed each serration once, flip over the blade and do it again until all of them are even in size. Repeat this process on both sides of the blade (the side with fewer notches will need more work than the other).
Step:5
Next, tighten your circular saws body back onto its base and attach your new sharpened blade. If necessary, adjust the tension screw on your circular saw before you begin cutting into the wood.
To Sharpen Circular Saw Blades With Your Hand, You Will Need A Tool.
Sharpening Stone
An alternative to a file is a sharpening stone. This method is recommended. Attach your circular saw’s body to its base, and then cut a 1/20 inch length. Then, find the bevel on the side of the blade that faces away from the handle (it will be an angled marking right below the tooth edge).
Now place your stone against one side of that angle and push to create a 90 angle between your sharpening stone and the circular saws blade. The 90 mark should align with one-half a tooth on the circular saws blade. Proceed to sharpen each serration as described above in steps 3-5.
Circular Saw Blade
This blog post is about circular saws, but the tips can also be used to sharpen other types of blades such as miter saws or reciprocating saws. Before sharpening your blade, check the users manual that came with your tool for specific instructions.
These steps will help you if you don’t have the documentation or are unsure how to proceed. directions exactly as described, you should be able to make quick work of sharpening your circular saw blade using either a file or a sharpening stone.
Both methods may take some practice before they become easy enough to execute on the first try without supervision, but our blog post should give you a good starting point. In addition, our blog post may be helpful if youve been interested in learning how to sharpen a circular saw blade by hand but have been intimidated by the thought of doing so until now.
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Safety Goggles
Safety goggles are mandatory for anyone who is going to start any type of task. Sharp tools and machines can inflict injury on the eyes, so it is important to protect your vision as much as you can.
Hearing Protection
It is also important to protect your ears while you use tools. The high noise levels involved with this activity can cause damage to your ears over time so it will be advisable for you to wear some earplugs or earmuffs while operating any power tool, especially if the sound of that tool is loud enough to reach uncomfortable levels.
Clamp Or Vise
Not required but helpful, a clamp or vise should keep the blade still while youre sharpening it so that your saws body does not move around and disrupt the path of your work.
Conclusion:
If done correctly, it is possible to manually sharpen a circular-saw blade. The most important part of the process is being patient and taking your time. If you follow these simple steps, you will be able to get your blade razor sharp in no time!
