Summary: <a href="https://360woodworking.com/app/uploads/2017/08/Blog_Image_243.jpg"></a>In this episode of 360 with 360WoodWorking, we catch up with Ron Bontz of <a href="https://www.bontzsawworks.net/">BontzSawWorks.net</a>. Ron talks about how often a hobby woodworker should sharpen their saws (most do it too often), saw plates and woods you should pass on when making handles. Plus, he provides the best answer to my lingering question about TPI and PPI. He also explains why he’s suspended taking new orders (we should all hope to be too busy in our businesses), and when he expects to open up that process again.<br> Join 360 Woodworking every Thursday for a lively discussion on everything from tools to techniques to wood selection (and more). Glen talks with various guests about all things woodworking and some things that are slightly off topic. But the conversation is always information packed and lots of fun.<br> If you have topics you’d like covered in future episodes, click <a href="mailto:360@360woodworking.com">here</a> to send 360woodworking an email.<br> Handsaws: More Than Most Need to Know<br> <a href="https://www.bontzsawworks.net/">BontzSawWorks.net</a> is a one-man company that produces magnificent handsaws. Ron Bontz, the owner, began making saws for himself – he wasn’t happy with handsaws that were available at the time. After a few woodworkers got their hands on his saws, he found himself in the saw-making business. Ron covers the full scope of handsaws from dovetails saws to tenon saws and everything in between. He also makes and sells awls, mallets and a <a href="https://www.bontzsawworks.net/half-blind-dovetail-tool/">half-blind, dovetail tool</a> (stop by his website for more information). As you listen to Ron during this podcast, his passion for handsaws shows.<br> If you haven’t joined 360WoodWorking already, <a href="http://360woodworking.com?add-to-cart=18263">click here</a> to get even more great woodworking information. You can even give the gift of woodworking knowledge to someone you know, by <a href="http://360woodworking.com?add-to-cart=18263">clicking here</a>.<br>
