In the true mountain man way Bodge traded me a lovely cast iron pan, wanting in return for me to make a bucksaw for him.
Always wanted to make one, so I'll have to make another now for me! The wooden handle was a joy to use this morning as it was far warmer than my metal modern one, and just as good at cutting.
Think I should have lowered the brace a little looking at the picture, but it seems to work well and I wanted plenty of clearance for the larger pieces of firewood.
The wood is Hazel and the cord is sisal. Very easy to make, give it a go, there's plenty of info on t'internet.
Just in case everyone has one at the next meet ...
Addo
Always wanted to make one, so I'll have to make another now for me! The wooden handle was a joy to use this morning as it was far warmer than my metal modern one, and just as good at cutting.
Think I should have lowered the brace a little looking at the picture, but it seems to work well and I wanted plenty of clearance for the larger pieces of firewood.
The wood is Hazel and the cord is sisal. Very easy to make, give it a go, there's plenty of info on t'internet.
Just in case everyone has one at the next meet ...
Addo