Mill Men and Filers' Handy Guide: With General Instructions for Hammering Saws, Their Care and Usage, Also M. Covel's Saw Sharpener and Complete Saw Bench (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master the art of keeping saws precise and productive with practical hammering, dressing, testing, and care.

This edition, The Millmen's Saw Handbook, offers clear, field-tested guidance for mills that rely on accurate, reliable saws. It presents methods drawn from decades of hands-on experience to help mill teams improve cutting performance and reduce waste, using a portable bench and practical tools.

The book frames a practical approach to hammering, testing, and maintaining saws. It explains how proper hammering opens and balances the saw, why testing with a straight-edge matters, and how to read and adjust the saw’s behavior to keep it running smoothly in the log. The guidance is grounded in real-world mill work and aims to be accessible to both beginners and seasoned filers.

• Step-by-step methods for testing and openning a saw center to prevent buckling and improve balance
• Techniques for marking, laying out, and hammering saws using precise patterns and measurements
• Guidance on using a portable bench and related tools to achieve consistent results
• Explanations of why careful filing, testing, and maintenance matter for first-class performance

Ideal for mill-men, filers, and sawyers who want practical, proven instruction to boost running quality and efficiency.

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