Build a Bucksaw (Competition registration)

[Pignut]

Actually thats not a bad idea Sam - I like the idea of it being "voted on",

I might have to scare up a second prize if there are enough entries (First prize a weekend away with Red...second prize is a fortnight )

Please join in Pignut - it wouldn't be right without you chap

Red

Cheers mate!!

to the workshop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (or garage as it is otherwise known!)

 

[Biddlesby]

Are you having some kind of "saw-off" for the final

Brilliant .

 

[spamel]

Does nobody else watch eurosport for the sawing and chopping lumberjack competitions? I know I do!!!

 

[British Red]

Sorry Spamel no-one in the world watches Eurosport but you

However I assume you are competing having looked in mate - we do need a member of Her Majesties Finest to help us along (I'll send you a blade if you need one)

Red

 

[rich59]

I was about to ask what a "Bergan" is but I think I have tracked it down to a make/ type or rusksack.

 

[spamel]

Timbersports is cool!! And yes, I'm in! I'm gonna get a blade this week and have a blast at the weekend.

 

[British Red]

Okay heres the entrants so far (so I can keep track)

1/ Wayland
2/ Falling Rain
3/ Weaver
4/ Rod
5/ Aaron
6/ Stew
7/ Spamel
8/ Demographic
9/ Chrisanson
10/ Aragorn
11/ Old Jimbo
12/ sam acw
13/ John C
14/ OzaawaaMigiziNini
15/ Marts
16/ Pignut
17/ Jon Pickett
18/ Big John

Two more will make up two rounds with a "shoot out" at the end

Anyone else?

Red

 

[kobalt01]

I supose ill give it a go as a nice starter project (i hope) and i can then take last place from Aragorn's hands.

Matt

 

[British Red]

1/ Wayland
2/ Falling Rain
3/ Weaver
4/ Rod
5/ Aaron
6/ Stew
7/ Spamel
8/ Demographic
9/ Chrisanson
10/ Aragorn
11/ Old Jimbo
12/ sam acw
13/ John C
14/ OzaawaaMigiziNini
15/ Marts
16/ Pignut
17/ Jon Pickett
18/ Big John
19/ kobalt01


Anyone else?

Red

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Alright, getting my supplies as we speak.. hey Red, how long do we have? My first Competition on here, and I plan on winning...

 

[British Red]

Till the end of January mate, but some photos of the build process to inspire others would be nice!

 

[Greywolf]

I'm not entering the comp, but I wanted to have a little go (little being the word)

Here is a picture of a model bucksaw (framesaw) it took 15 minutes to make from cutting the branch to taking the photo.

The blade is a junior hacksaw blade, the frame is made from willow and the tensioner is jute.

Problems encountered are;

the frame wants to 'rack' i.e. twist, so simple peg-in-t'hole joints are a no-no.
the jute although strong isnt beefy enough to get a really good tension.

Models really do help

GW

 

[Ice Tigre]

G'day Gents,

Could I get in on this?

I figure if I can make a knife, I should be able to make a saw.... (famous last words?)

Besides, I need the hatchet.

Gary.

 

[scanker]

I'll also have a bash at this. Put me down on a reserve list if it's currently full, I'll enjoy having a go at it anyway.

 

[kobalt01]

Is there a set size saw blade to be used or a maximum size? As i have a 24" one otherwise i will have to go and get one from somewhere

Matt

 

[British Red]

kobalt,

I think Greywolfs is too small

Other than that, any proper sized blade (including your 24") is just dandy

Red

 

[British Red]

1/ Wayland
2/ Falling Rain
3/ Weaver
4/ Rod
5/ Aaron
6/ Stew
7/ Spamel
8/ Demographic
9/ Chrisanson
10/ Aragorn
11/ Old Jimbo
12/ sam acw
13/ John C
14/ OzaawaaMigiziNini
15/ Marts
16/ Pignut
17/ Jon Pickett
18/ Big John
19/ kobalt01
20/ Ice Tigre
21/ Scanker

any more?

 

[falling rain]

I've nearly finished my Mk 1 bucksaw (picture in the gallery) still a bit to do on it though. The tensioning toggle is too long and needs finishing and the whole thing needs sanding and the bolts fitting but it's getting there. This won't be the one I enter, I'm going to get some decent wood and do another for the competition

 

[weaver]

I think Greywolfs is too small

I was going to try a smaller one. For sawing tinder you know? I think you need an assortment of saws in the bush, from timber to tinder. May need to do some decorative lace work on a spoon sometime. Always be prepared I say!

 

[Greywolf]

I think Greywolfs is too small

Story of my life

GW