: -----Original Message-----
: From: Alan N. Graham [mailto:ang1235@s...]
: Sent: 20 January 2003 23:05
: To: oldtools
: Subject: [oldtools] Re: saw sharpening made a little easier
:
: Now, obviously, there must be a reason that jointing is
: always the first
: step. However, it's not immediately obvious to me.

The principal function of jointing is to create the essential flats, the
guides by which we work.

If it helps, there's a run-down on tenon saw sharpening on my web site.
Please look under 'Sharpening Notes'.

Jeff
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Jeff Gorman, West Yorkshire, UK
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http://www.millard.demon.co.uk/index.htm