Monthly Build Along Month 2 ....Folding Bucksaw

[DaveBromley]

Right fellas

Sorry for the delay I’ve been in the woods all weekend (and great it was too!) without further ado…..

Here is the next monthly build along

We will be making this month a Folding Bucksaw, have a read of the information below and have a go if you like.

I have included this link to a saw blade that is 24 inches, and good quality. (no affiliation just got one myself and it’s a good bit of kit)

I will be using the method from Paul Kirtley’s Blog, have a read through and then adapt it to suit your needs. I personally would find the mortise and tennon joint pretty hard so might use a brass pin instead.

I will probably be using sourced timber, but feel free to use any wood you choose oh and happy making, oh and as always lets see your progress, either a blow by blow or just the finished article.

Dave

 

[DaveBromley]

Lets start a list of all those that are interested

Copy and paste as usual.


DaveBromley

Dave

 

[Big Stu 12]

DaveBromley
Big Stu...

 

[Andy T]

DaveBromley
Big Stu...
Andy T

 

[Albus Culter]

DaveBromley
Big Stu...
Andy T
Albus Culter

If I can sort some wood of the right size as this has been on my to do list for ages. Next month could be the bag to house it in

 

[DaveBromley]

That sounds like a good idea!

We'll see what everyone else thinks

Dave

 

[Kepis]

DaveBromley
Big Stu...
Andy T
Albus Culter
Kep

 

[Kepis]

I spoke with Dave and asked him if it was alright to post a pic of one previously made, and he said it was ok as it might inspire others to have a go, so here's one of mine, i made this late last year, hazel frame, mortice and tenon joints, 24" blade, it's not strictly a folding saw, but it all pulls apart for storage, and it's still going strong to this day

 

[BBH-Skip]

Wish I could join you in this... but as I dont have anything like the right tools (only a jigsaw and cordless drill) I think I may have to resort to something like this..

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:...jAGOBQ&usg=AFQjCNG5gnUl2yQagt5ohv9p1ScF77qstw

Mark

 

[Gray]

I'll have a go. I'tll be made in the field using an MOD survival knife so may not look pretty but will be functional.

DaveBromley
Big Stu...
Andy T
Albus Culter
Kep
Gray

 

[Kepis]

Wish I could join you in this... but as I dont have anything like the right tools (only a jigsaw and cordless drill) I think I may have to resort to something like this..

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:...jAGOBQ&usg=AFQjCNG5gnUl2yQagt5ohv9p1ScF77qstw

Mark

The one i made was made with a folding saw, sheath knife and 12mm drill bit set into a bit of wood and used like a T handle

 

[DaveBromley]

Wish I could join you in this... but as I dont have anything like the right tools (only a jigsaw and cordless drill) I think I may have to resort to something like this..

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:...jAGOBQ&usg=AFQjCNG5gnUl2yQagt5ohv9p1ScF77qstw

Mark

Mark thats absolutely fine mate, I'm only making it out of processed timber as i might not have time to go and get the materials from the woods myself lol.

Not important what it looks like, just that it does what it is supposed to!!

Give it a go matey!!

Dave

 

[The MAX]

I may have a go at it the end of the month

 

[DaveBromley]

I can't wait to have a crack at this at the weekend!! got my blade yesterday in the post, today will be spent working on designs and sourcing nice material!!!

Dave

 

[Big Stu 12]

I'll be getting a blade and hopefully this weekend at the suffolk meet making one in the woods with just a couple of tools......

I am realy looking forward to doing it

 

[JedKent]

Wish I could join you in this... but as I dont have anything like the right tools (only a jigsaw and cordless drill) I think I may have to resort to something like this..

http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http:...jAGOBQ&usg=AFQjCNG5gnUl2yQagt5ohv9p1ScF77qstw

Mark

I might have a go at this end of the spectrum

 

[Seabass]

Made a few of these a while back...

Drawing:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10577552/bucksaw.pdf
Blades:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-23-24-Raker-Tooth-Bowsaw/dp/B0001IX71K

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-51-24-Tooth-Bowsaw-Blade/dp/B0001IX72O/ref=sr_1_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1369638964&sr=1-2&keywords=bahco+bowsaw+24

 

[DaveBromley]

Very nice mate how did you put the groove that your blade rides in once collapsed?

Dave

 

[Seabass]

Took the riving knife and top guard off the table saw. Not the most pleasant thing to machine given the depth of the groove. The fine clearances at the end for the blade were just the width of the bandsaw blade but I could have used the silky or pull saw. I'll freely admit they weren't made in the woods!

JC

 

[Big Stu 12]

Not got round to this yet... last time I was out in the woods, we made a shave horse... so may be a week late in this..