Build a Bucksaw (Competition registration)

[British Red]

Superb work there queeg. Is there any chance you can insert the phots in "viewable" form (without clicking) - it'll really help when I assemble them for the final poll ! The Sapele one is absolutely gorgeous

I'm bopping around Friday to Tuesday so I'll get to doing the polls as soon as I can after that.

To all the guys who haven't found the time - no worries on my side - we have had an amazing number and quality of entries and they are all superb - ranging from the truly intricate, through the imaginative to the simple and highly bushcrafty. As always, I am stunned by the quality of the membership here. I only wish I had more prizes to give out!

Thanks a load guys - and may the best saw win (still a few days for an entry mind you)

Red

 

[weaver]

BR,

I think the real prize is knowing that we can make our own kit as well as any available on the market.

And you are "the man" for helping us to realize that! :You_Rock_

 

[JonnyP]

BR,

I think the real prize is knowing that we can make our own kit as well as any available on the market.

And you are "the man" for helping us to realize that! :You_Rock_

Fully agree......

 

[queeg9000]

Thanks Red, I'm not too sure why the photos are only clickable, how do i change them to viewable?

 

[queeg9000]

Okay think I've got the photos thing, here goes....

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/queeg9000/Bushmoot 2006/Bucksaw_Sapele2.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/queeg9000/Bushmoot 2006/Bucksaw_Sapele1.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/queeg9000/Bushmoot 2006/Bucksaw_Hazel1.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k47/queeg9000/Bushmoot 2006/Bucksaw_Hazel2.jpg

 

[queeg9000]

arrhhh! didn't work again....... here's attempt number 3!

Hurray at last, modern technology eh, here i come screaming and kicking into the modern world!

 

[British Red]

 

[Ogri the trog]

arrhhh! didn't work again....... here's attempt number 3!

Hurray at last, modern technology eh, here i come screaming and kicking into the modern world!

Nice curves there Queeg, reminds me of a girl I once knew!
Seriously though, nice grain and colour.

Ogri the trog

 

[woodwalker]

here i come screaming and kicking into the modern world!

:yikes: take cover!!!

Great saws there mate - no twisting or problems I assume, they both at least look lovely and solid.

cheers
woodwalker

 

[queeg9000]

Nice one Ogri, do i know her too?

and cheers again Red, what a great competition, superb, we'll all have to get together and saw some wood, and drink some beers! maybe at one of the moots?

 

[queeg9000]

Thanks Woodwalker,

they're both quite solid, there's more twist in the Hazel version, but it cuts fine, not quite as much tension in the blade though, the Hazel was green so a bit bendy!

The Sapele is lovely and strong, and cuts great, I hope to get some good service out of it, it was fun to make too, now I'm looking at other things to try.............ummmmm

 

[Ogri the trog]

Nice one Ogri, do i know her too?

Not sure if you do - she's tall and slim, but hard as nails. Tanned complexion and more than capable of cutting me down to size.

Ogri the trog

 

[British Red]

cheers again Red, what a great competition, superb, we'll all have to get together and saw some wood, and drink some beers! maybe at one of the moots?

Nothing to thank me for mate - you did all the work :You_Rock_

As for the moots - sadly, I doubt it. I'm an old country boy and don't do crowds - a few friends in the woods but not crowds. We are having a meet of friends for our winter get together that has got as many as 20 now. I'm thinking of pulling out as 20 in 50 acres is too many for me!

Red

 

[Hoodoo]

BR,

I think the real prize is knowing that we can make our own kit as well as any available on the market.

And you are "the man" for helping us to realize that! :You_Rock_

Couldn't agree more!

 

[Wayland]

With deep regret I'm going to have to drop out of this one.

I've just returned from a fortnight away to find my workshop flooded, there's no way I can get something done in time now.

Sorry guys.....

 

[cyclist]

had a look at those wire saws with handle at each end www.equipped.com/saws.htm
Used mysterious thing inside the skull a little bit, went to the scrap bin, got a worn out saw chain and attached steel rings to it. So far nothing worth mentioning.

Step 2 was just attaching 3 tubes (old bicycle frame etc.) or sticks plus something as a tensioner.

Very sad of not having a digicam - need the money to invest in Sweden (Gränsfors) and Finland (Roselli)

 

[British Red]

You must have a friend with a camera in their phone cyclist surely? Its a saw competition not a photograhy one so any old image will do! You've got two whole days to get a picture

Sorry to hear about your workshop Wayland - not too much damage I hope?

Red

 

[British Red]

RING RING

Last orders ladies and Gentlemen Please

Can I have your glasses PLEASE

Lets see someone explain that to the people who aren't British

Red

 

[JonnyP]

RING RING

Last orders ladies and Gentlemen Please

Can I have your glasses PLEASE

Lets see someone explain that to the people who aren't British

Red

You want my spectacles...??

 

[kobalt01]

Here is my entry. After cutting time rather finely i finished it. It still needs a bit of tuning not really a prisewinner i guess but a very sturdy working saw.
Its made from Oak. With a 21" Blade so you can guess the dimensions

The saw together

Half folded

Here are the parts

Fully folded (the blade is protected by the cross bar)

Thanks for organising this and getting me doing this :You_Rock_

Matt