Veritas saw set. Once, most tradesmen had a saw set in their basic kit, as handsaw teeth usually need setting every few sharpenings for the saw to cut an appropriate kerf.
Veritas saw set. Once, most tradesmen had a saw set in their basic kit, as handsaw teeth usually need setting every few sharpenings for the saw to cut an appropriate kerf. The Veritas saw set combines the best features of quality classic sets in a single design, letting you set a wide range of saws with one tool, from coarse rip panel saws to joinery saws as fine as 28 tpi.
It has a two-stage spring-loaded mechanism. Squeezing the lever first clamps the blade, and once that bottoms out, the ram advances and bends the tooth against the anvil. The amount of set is adjusted by moving the anvil: loosen the locking knob, turn the adjuster and tighten the knob. A built-in cursor lets you note the anvil position for the next time you set the same saw.
The lever and grip are sized for comfort and to minimise hand fatigue, and the viewport is widened for better visibility. The body is cast from ZA-12, a zinc-aluminium alloy as strong as cast iron but less brittle and 20% lighter. The ram and anvil are hardened steel and the knobs solid brass. Made in Canada.
We expect a saw set to work if a bandsaw blade needs its teeth set, especially if it is a fine-toothed blade.
However, bandsaw blades may be too hard for an ordinary saw set, in which case you need a heavier-duty tool made for bandsaw blades. If you are unsure, feel free to contact us before you buy.
Which handsaw to choose depends on the tooth pattern and the number of teeth per inch (tpi). Rip teeth cut along the grain and crosscut teeth across it. Few teeth give fast but rough cuts, and many teeth give slower, cleaner cuts.
Backsaws such as tenon saws and dovetail saws are used for precise joinery. The guide covers tooth patterns, sharpening and choosing a saw.
Most products are restocked on an ongoing basis, but delivery times from the manufacturer vary. When an item is out of stock, the button Notify me when available appears on the product page.
Click the button and enter your email address, and we will email you as soon as the item is back in stock. If you are logged in, your email address is registered automatically. If you want to know when the next delivery is expected, you are welcome to contact us.
How often items are restocked depends on the supplier. We receive deliveries from Veritas about once a month, Lie-Nielsen ships in batches and we order from Incra about once a year. You can also add the item to a wishlist in your account, where you can see whether it is in stock.