The next point to be considered is the bevel or fleam of the point. In [Fig. 12] the filer, as in all cases, files from the heel to the point; which is the only correct way.
Fig. 12.
The file is supposed to be perpendicular to the side of the saw in the vertical plane ([see Fig. 13]), at an angle of about 45 degrees in the horizontal plane, measuring from file line towards heel ([see Fig. 14]).
Fig. 13.
[Fig. 15] is a fair representation of many saws that we have seen owned by workmen; the result of owning such tools is shown in the poor work turned out by them.
Fig. 14.
As has already been said, the filing should be done from the heel of the saw toward the point. Many practical saw filers contend that this is wrong; that the filing should be done from the point of the saw toward the handle; but the only support they offer for this theory is that they do away with the feather edge that the filing from the heel of saws puts on the cutting face of the tooth. The feather edge is no objection, as the main part of it is removed when the teeth are side-dressed after the saw is set and sharpened.