Build a Bucksaw (Competition registration)

[JohnC]

I found a bit to go in the middle...

[/IMG] I cant get it all to nest as I would have liked...

[/IMG] All of the bits

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All the bits assembled.. It doesn't flex too much, I've tried it some 2x4 in the shed and some bits of eucalyptus tree trunk I've got and its ok.
The aluminum tubing is the weak point I think, but so far, so good. I may give it a coat of paint and make a canvas bag for it.

 

[British Red]

Awesome - another "wombled" saw!

I do like all this ingenuity!

Red

 

[Stew]

Awesome - another "wombled" saw!

I do like all this ingenuity!

Red

I agree Red. It's great to see things being recycled.

Weaver - your work is superb as well! It's a whole different league (and almost putting me off even trying...but only almost! )

 

[weaver]

I agree Red. It's great to see things being recycled.

Weaver - your work is superb as well! It's a whole different league (and almost putting me off even trying...but only almost! )

That was just cobbled together in one afternoon.
Wait till you see the one I am taking my time with. Going all out on this one.

 

[British Red]

Now that is something I dearly want to see (if just to turn green with envy at the owner and the skill of the maker)

Red

 

[weaver]

But, you ARE the owner! :You_Rock_

 

[British Red]

Just saw your post weaver

I don't know what to say - and thats a first

Well - clearly - "thanks" is not an adequate response

So I'll say "thank you sir" and add "I'll be frightened to get something made to those standards dirty" and finish with :

Red

 

[weaver]

Well, I said I would return a gift for the old steel you sent me and this seems fit.

My box is getting too large to ship so I should send on what I have and plan on another in Febby.

 

[OldJimbo]

Hey - Christmas comes early for Red! That's a wonderful gift!

 

[British Red]

Your not wrong there Jimbo! There are some nice poeple in this world - I count myself very lucky

Red

 

[Aragorn]

ok here's my entry

PACKED

OPENED

PARTS LAID OUT

ASSEMBLED 1

ASSEMBLED 2

That's it.

 

[British Red]

Very very neat and well thought through there mate. Love the tension bar design and the padded handle. I think we have a contender!

Red

 

[weaver]

Well Done!

 

[Aragorn]

cheers, this comp thing is a great idea, amazing what you can make from and old shower rail and a few odd's 'un sod's, and at the end you have something usefull to use. as far as the comp goes though, i know who my money's on so far, nice job weaver :notworthy

 

[P@ul]

Thats one tough looking bucksaw, well done. If only I could think of another design

 

[OldJimbo]

Yet another great design!
For a LOT of years (decades), the only metal takedown saw was the Sven saw which had a triangular shape and so only little branches could be effectively cut with it. that's hard to believe after seeing what's come up in this thread in a short time!

 

[woodwalker]

Right, finally got my wood (am building a traditional style, timber frame saw) and have just finished one of the two major joints. One of the good things about this competition is that even if you don't win, you still end up with a good buck saw .

I hope to get this finished for a play/test on Wednesday when I have a scheduled bushcrafting day!

also, on what criteria are they going to be marked on? Just aesthetics (from the photos) or something else?

cheers,
woodwalker

 

[Bisamratte]

Right, finally got my wood (am building a traditional style, timber frame saw) and have just finished one of the two major joints. One of the good things about this competition is that even if you don't win, you still end up with a good buck saw .

Well said, and if my buck saw isn't any good I can always copy the winning design

 

[British Red]

woodwalker,

The winner will be decided by a simple poll so, yes, I guess aesthetics will play a part. I would very much like people to do a bit of a write up of how well it works, how long it too to make, why they used the materials they did etc. (much as people have above)

I'll put all the entries into polls and the "readership" can vote on the one they like best. Top 2 or 3 from each poll go through to the final poll.

Looking forward to seeing yours - I've done all the cutting and drilling on mine today. Just waiting on some glue to go off (you'll see) before starting on the next stage

Red

 

[chrisanson]

soory folks my job has been taking over my life juts latly
i will try and get an entry in ASAP
Chris