Chapman's Sharp Crosscut Saws

03/17/2026

Had a great time meeting new people and old saws at sharpening workshops in Calpine.

02/25/2026

Yes! I'll be in Michigan!

02/16/2026

Before and after sharpening and some close up shots of a nice Simonds Royal Chinook. I wish the previous filer had made the teeth a bit more symmetrical.

01/11/2026

I have a few spots available in 4 day crosscut saw sharpening workshops Feb 28-March 3, and March 12-16. Email me at [email protected] for details.

11/17/2025

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift, in time to use it for harvesting your Christmas tree? Email me at [email protected] and ask about the sharp D handle saws I have ready to go.

11/17/2025

Just wrapped up the 3rd four day sharpening workshop for November. Many thanks to my co-instructors Robert Parks and Erik Rademacher Fleitz and to the participants who came from all over the country.

04/27/2025

My crosscut saws last forever but the Stihl 011 chainsaw I bought in 1988 has been declared dead. It is survived by a new bar, 2 new chains and 2 new sprockets. I’d be glad to send them to anyone who can use them for the cost of shipping.

01/18/2025

The 2 cutter perforated lance tooth cut frozen wood easily. I’m glad we aimed the tree where we wanted it.

01/17/2025

I have a few open spots in sharpening workshops coming up in March here in Calpine California. Please email me for details at [email protected]. These 4 day classes are a lot of fun and a great opportunity to meet other saw enthusiasts, saws and tools.

01/13/2025

I encounter lots of saws that have poorly filed teeth. The tips I give here will be helpful to someone who wants to file symmetrical teeth for an efficient saw.

07/08/2024

Here’s a link to this year’s Wilderness Skills Institute presentations. I’m in the backcountry skills section talking about care of crosscut saws.

The 2024 National Wilderness Skills Institute will have 4 “streams”: Combined – shared sessions for all participants Wilderness – learn more about wilderness character and minimum requirement analysis Wild & Scenic Rivers – sessions focus on history, river rangering, and restoration Backco...