{"id":547,"date":"2012-07-01T07:28:14","date_gmt":"2012-07-01T14:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbbch.org\/2012\/07\/01\/547\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T16:31:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T22:31:33","slug":"547","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=547","title":{"rendered":"Cross Cut Saws"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cross<\/p>\n

With more and more BCHA volunteers using crosscut saws to help clear wilderness trails the question comes up, how to sharpen a crosscut saw<\/a>?\u00a0 Unlike a chainsaw that you can sharpen in the field or change a dull chain in a few minutes, crosscut saws do require some skill, special tools and a considerable amount of time to properly sharpen.\u00a0 With the idea of offering some support to BCHA volunteers I have put together a web page that should help with the issue.\u00a0 The new BCHW crosscut saw sharpening page<\/a> can be found on the BCHW website under the Tech Tips link.\u00a0 It offers information on where or how to learn to sharpen as well as sources for some professional sharpeners.\u00a0 For those without web access many of the resources listed are available in other forms.<\/p>\n

It does take some commitment of time and tools to pickup the skill but most anyone can learn to sharpen crosscut saws<\/a>.\u00a0 There are formal week long training classes put on every year at the Nine Mile USFS Training Center, Lolo National Forest, Montana.\u00a0 The classes are open to anyone and the cost is reasonable.\u00a0\u00a0 In addition the the formal hands on training\u00a0 there is some very good information available.\u00a0 The USFS Crosscut Saw Manual has step by step instructions and there is a new video\/DVD by the Forest Service that is scheduled to be released soon.\u00a0 This video is very highly rated and should prove to be a valuable learning tool.\u00a0 In addition to the USFS resources there is other information and training aids linked on the BCHW Crosscut saw sharpening web page.<\/p>\n

\"saw<\/p>\n

Another resource is an online crosscut saw forum at crosscutsawyer.com<\/a> .\u00a0 This is a privately ran forum that has a wealth information on sharpening as well and other things related to crosscut saws.\u00a0 It is a little contradiction to have a modern internet forum for primitive tools but the knowledge of literally hundreds of years of experience from the forum members is amazing.\u00a0 If you do not find needed information in past posts, you can always ask.<\/p>\n

In addition to the formal training or do it yourself learning there is the possibility of interested folks learning from BCHW members that are experienced saw filers.\u00a0\u00a0 Both Gary Zink and myself have offered to help new filers pick up the skill.\u00a0 This would likely involve having members watch and ask question during a sharpening job.\u00a0 The timing and location of any of these sessions will depend on the interest and need.\u00a0 For BCHW to hold a week long, hands on training session is beyond the scope of any proposed training but we do have the resources to help and provide direction to anyone that is interested.\u00a0 No matter how a new filer picks up the skill, it will require quite an individual commitment of time and practice to become proficient.<\/p>\n

\"Simonds<\/p>\n

So the main purpose of this message is to let folks know of the resources available for those that want to learn how to sharpen a saw and offer any help in the process.\u00a0 Please have anyone that has any questions contact me or Gary.\u00a0\u00a0 Also I do know that other BCHW members do sharpen saws and if they want to help out, let us know. Comments or suggestions are always welcome.
\nJim\u00a0 Thode\u00a0 ( Webmaster and crosscut saw user and filer )<\/p>\n

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Subject: USFS Chainsaw and Cross cut saw certification programs<\/p>\n

Good afternoon,\u00a0 BCHA .\u00a0 There is some information in this news letter about the new Chain saw and Cross cut saw program<\/a> that is in the works.\u00a0 BCHA and some of the states have been supplying input to the agency, USFS, about this, including bringing it to the attention of the Deputy Chief, Leslie Weldon and the Director of Wilderness, Leanne Martin at the BCHA national board meeting.\u00a0 It appears there will be a document to read and comment on out pretty soon.\u00a0 It will be interesting to see what they have come up with.<\/p>\n

Michael K. McGlenn
\nChairman BCHA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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