Buck Saw

[Hammock Hamster]

So i have just finished off my home made collapsable bow saw (idea borrowed from Mears website) and thought I would share a couple of pics.

Frame is made from mahogany and treated with boiled kinseed oil and the cover is waxed canvas though my sewing skills have a lot to be desired.

Any feedback and criticism would be welcome.

Hamster

 

[Gill]

no pics showing buddy!

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Hmmm not sure if the photos have loaded, would appreciate knowing if anyone can see them and, if not, what im doing wrong.

Cheers, Hamster

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Will try that again

 

[Mesquite]

Nice bit of work there HH

 

[the interceptor boy]

nicely done, take it easy when you starts cutting in the logs and then it some wellies, well done. I tend to rub a tiny bit of oil with my fingers on the blade. cheers the interceptor boy.

 

[topknot]

Nice work on the saw i like what you did on the handles.

Topknot

 

[youngbushcrafter]

love it, did you make the bag?

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Thanks topknot, i had been looking at the one on the mears website (couldnt justify the price for 3 bits of wood, a blade and a bit of string) and couldnt understand why there were no handles or at least something to make it comfortable.
Im a big fan of a lot of the gear on that site but the saw just looked like a a few bits of of 1" x 2" plank with sanded edges.

Hi Youngbushcrafter, i did make the bag too though i deliberately didnt get to close up a photo as my stitching was appalling and its really only a rough and ready case to keep everything together in my rucksack.

 

[Native Nathan]

Nice handywork there HH

How long did it take you to make?

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi Nathan,

It took about 3 weeks in total but i was mainly doing a bit here and there at weekends so probably about 6-8 hours in real time as i hand carved everything but the holes for the cross piece, where i cheated and used a dremel.

 

[sandbender]

That looks really nice.

 

[treebloke]

Nice work, have you used it, does it cut true.

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi Treebloke,

Only tried it briefly on a piece of pre-cut timber which didnt go too well as the saw teeth are a bit too large.

Im hoping to get out with it in the next few weeks and should have some pics of either perfectly cut rounds or a mangled mess

Hamster

 

[greensurfingbear]

You inspired me to have a go. Mine isn't as pretty but the only part not picked out of the work skip is the 21" blade

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[treebloke]

You inspired me to have a go. Mine isn't as pretty but the only part not picked out of the work skip is the 21" blade

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Greensurfingbear, nice job. I wondered if you might be a bit restricted on the size of wood you can cut and if you considered moving the main stay more central, not picking flies just a thought.

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi greensurfingbear, it may not be pretty but does it cut straight? I'm still itching to try mine out!

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Hobo saw brilliant.
Well done to both of you they look better than the one i did which i broke first time out.

 

[wildranger]

That's a nice looking saw you've crafted there I never really saw the point in these for a bushcrafter, a good folding saw does the job for me. This kind of a saw is heavier and less portable than a nice compact folding saw and there's no need for such a lengthy blade really, as there's rarely a need to be felling large diameter trees when you're out in the woods.... Then again you might be building a log cabin

 

[greensurfingbear]

Hi greensurfingbear, it may not be pretty but does it cut straight? I'm still itching to try mine out!

sure does cut straight mate. Used it to cut a load of branches at work