SawSharp's 19-20 March 2026 Saw Sharpening 2-Day Basics Course

Once a quarter, I gather together up to 6 exceptionally cool people for an intensive five-day saw sharpening & maintenance seminar at the SawSharp & Bad Axe Tool Works workshops in Superior, Wisconsin. You will even go home with your own Bad Axe that I help you build to spec.

Mark Harrell Founder, SawSharp & BadAxe ToolWorks

A two-day saw sharpening basic course covering theory, tools and practical exercise for sharpening rip and x-cut handsaws

Bad Axe / SawSharp Workshops

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Learn the basics of saw sharpening with Mark Harrell, founder of SawSharp and Bad Axe Tool Works.Hi, I'm Mark--come to my workshop for a bite-sized, two-day session of saw sharpening, where you'll learn the basics on tooth geometry, saw sharpening tools and how to brush-stroke your rip or x-cut filed handsaw to a fresh edge on properly shaped toothline that has simply grown dull.The only things you need to bring is an open mind, bifocals if you need them, a six-inch ruler, and two of your favorite handsaws (or panel saws) we can work on to get a fresh edge on those teeth. No projects, please--just saws that have grown a little dull.Administrative notes: You'll pay for the 2-day class up front. Total course cost is $500.Refund Policy. Setting up the logistics for this course requires an expenditure of supplies on my part, so no refunds. That said, life happens--if you are unable to attend the seminar due to unforeseen circumstances, I will transfer your seat to another class of your choosing, or issue you a $500 credit toward any vintage saw service and/or Bad Axe saw(s) of your choosing.Bad Axe Saw discount: I have worked out a deal with the Bad Axe leadership to allow any SawSharp course attendee to receive a one-time, one-saw 15% discount.Lunch on site: I will arrange for lunch daily, which works out to $15 per meal (usually a mix between sub sandwiches and pizza). This incurs an additional charge of $15 per lunch--or not, if you bring your own. You're welcome to as much coffee and water you want at the shop free of charge.What to bring: Bifocals, a 6-inch ruler, two of your favorite vintage handsaws--preferably in rip and x-cut--and an open, ready-to-learn mind. I'll supply the files, and all other saw sharpening equipmentSee you here!

<h2>2-Day Seminar Curriculum &amp; Schedule:</h2> <h3>Day 1:</h3> <h3>AM</h3><ul><li>Is my saw worth saving?</li><li>Nomenclature: heel, toe, spine, toothline, sawback, etch,open/closed handles.</li><li>Saw Accessory Use and Design: bench hooks and saw benches.</li><li>How to make your own saw maintenance &amp; sharpening system.</li></ul>PM<ul><li>Complete disassembly of a backsaw (including removing the back) &amp; reassembly.</li><li>How to release a frozen fastener set.</li><li>Clean without ruining the etch.</li><li>Sawtooth geometry and how to manipulate it.</li><li>Advantages of hammer sets over plier sets.</li><li>Practical Exercise: Hammer-set and joint a toothline.</li></ul> <h3>Day 2:</h3><h3> </h3>AM<ul><li>Understanding the 6 ppi rip hand or panel saw</li><li>Sharpening Dry-Fire:</li><li>Stance and placement.</li><li>Visual cues when sharpening.</li><li>Maintaining consistent symmetry.</li><li>Sharpen an 6 ppi rip toothline.</li></ul>PM<ul><li>Understanding the 8 ppi x-cut hand or panel saw</li><li>Sharpening Dry-Fire:</li><li>Stance and placement.</li><li>Visual cues when sharpening.</li><li>Maintaining consistent symmetry.</li><li>Sharpen an 8 ppi x-cut toothline.</li></ul> <h3>End of Course Review and The Henry Disston Story</h3>

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