Axe and saw carrier - prototype

[Shewie]

I've been meaning to have a go for a while at something to carry my axe and folding buck saw in. Mainly so I can strap them into the canoe easier but also something that makes a firewood yomp a bit easier too.

I'd already made a case for the saw out of my old inflatable canoe shell, I still had some bits left over so thought I'd have a crack at mkII.

It just so happens Mr Mears added one to his site last week so I thought I'd try and emulate it.

Just the prototype but you get the idea ....

Saw goes into long main section

Sewn in grosgrain loops for attaching carry cord

I've added a sleeve inside the saw compartment for a spare blade, you can make out the stitching on here

There's a second sleeve on the outside which then takes the axe

I'm still thinking about the closure, probably gonna go for a button and thong wrap although a nice leather strap and brass buckle would work

Got some decent canvas coming plus I've got a list growing for a Le Prevo mission.

 

[Barn Owl]

That's the biz Rich.

 

[Man of Tanith]

nice one shewie looks good and suspect a tad cheaper
like the look of that any chance of a pic of the saw that goes in it?

 

[Shewie]

nice one shewie looks good and suspect a tad cheaper
like the look of that any chance of a pic of the saw that goes in it?

Not got any pics of the saw Sam, same as this one though ....

It's the Duluth Bob Dustrude, available from Tamarack

http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?156-Bob-Dustrude-Quick-Buck-Saw-Review
http://www.scytheconnection.com/adp/retail/dustrude.html

 

[JAG009]

That looks the dogs Rich !

Jason

 

[Shewie]

Nice one Jason

It's a bit rough and ready but I think it'll work well in canvas

 

[JAG009]

Nice one Jason

It's a bit rough and ready but I think it'll work well in canvas

It will look even better when its got that well used look, scuffed and worn

Jason

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

oh this is could work ^^ i love it, really good idea of carrin them, i dont take my little axe, no way of carrin it and cant put it in ym alice might ripp it, but that is one ehll of a good idea ^^


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Skipp

 

[RonW]

Great idea and a great job, too!
It doesn't matter if it doesn't have a factoryfinish. It does it's job and it's homemade. Can't beat that, can you?
I had something similar in mind, but seeing it done this way makes it easier.
I was going for a more eleborate version, making an enclosed section for the axeblade, too.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

that looks ausome mate thanks for sharing

also how long did it take to make

 

[pwb]

Very nice work Rich, looks just the job for your canoe trips .

 

[TinkyPete]

Great work there Shewie, really like the idea. At the minute I keep my saw in my main pack and the axe between side pouch and main pack but that would certainly be an easier way to carry it. and safer too. So would not catch anything in the pack. I may have to borrow the idea.

 

[Mesquite]

Nice one Rich... looks really good.

Only thing I'd do for Mk3 is if you're going to carry a spare blade seperately think how you're going to protect the material when you slide it in and out. Bare teeth of a blade would soon cut through it

 

[Pierr]

Maybe could keep the spare blade in a folded wax paper, to protect the fabric when sliding in and out (that said you only get it out if you break the main one) and to protect a bit from humidity.

EDIT: + it gives you a bit of spare fire starter

 

[Shewie]

Nice one Rich... looks really good.

Only thing I'd do for Mk3 is if you're going to carry a spare blade seperately think how you're going to protect the material when you slide it in and out. Bare teeth of a blade would soon cut through it

Yeah that's a good point Steve

My spare 2ft blades I have at the moment are in a cardboard sleeve but that might not always be the case. I was gonna try and find one of those slim plastic things you just slide onto the teeth.

 

[rancid badger]

It just goes to show; you never can tell!

I've actually been toying around with a sleeve type axe & saw carrier for a while now, though I was thinking more toward a Laplander than a buck saw

like the work though Rich

well done

R.B.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Not got any pics of the saw Sam, same as this one though ....

It's the Duluth Bob Dustrude, available from Tamarack

http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?156-Bob-Dustrude-Quick-Buck-Saw-Review
http://www.scytheconnection.com/adp/retail/dustrude.html

Damn why did i follow those links?
looks interesting.
i might end up mimicing you

 

[Ivan Owen]

Bin thinkin about doing this myself (beat me to it, grrrr)

Seems to me like this sort of thing may well have existed some time in history, maybe a combination of a quiver of arrows, a bow, with whatever cutting implements they used at the time and a blanket wrapped around or something? Could have bin the 'original' backpack?

 

[sandbender]

That is nice.

I think I'd prefer to see a proper buckle at the end, especially on the Woodlore version, I wouldn't want the axe to slip out if the closure on their version failed.

 

[Neumo]

That is great, as I have a Duluth saw as well and have been tinking of getting a gase for it. It rattles a bit when I have it on my bike or in my pack so I wanted a case with a bit heaveir material, so this looks like a good idea, if I can get the Axe in there as well. My saw is in an old fihing rod nylon cover at the moment, so I like this a lot. Thanks for sharing.