Similar in design to the old Eclipse type of saw setting tool, these Japanese made saw sets work beautifully.Place the saw set over the blade and align the hammer with the first tooth. Very gently squeeze the handles together to advance the hammer and bend the tooth over onto the anvil. Repeat for alternate teeth, then reverse the saw and set the alternate teeth the other way.When all the teeth are done, a very (very) light stroke with a diamond stone down each side from heel to toe will ensure that the teeth are uniformly set. If the saw tends to veer in one direction the chances are that the teeth are not quite evenly set left and right, give the saw teeth on the side that it is veering towards another light kiss with the diamond stone and make another test cut. When you can make a series of parallel vertical cuts about a mm apart, the saw has been set correctly.As a rough guide, these saw setting pliers are useful for saws with a tooth spacing of less than 10tpi.For tooth spacings from 2.2mm.
