Oak Buck Saw.

[pwb]

I've been waiting for the right piece of wood to come along so I can have a go a making a bucksaw, having been inspired by the excellent versions I've seen here .

Finally I found some oak which had been discarded because it had a bend in it. The bend actually turned out to suit the end pieces quite well.

Nothing fancy, making a folding saw is a bit beyond my wood working skills

It's a 21" blade and has an 8" depth of cut. I found an old Sandvik snap on blade guard which is ideal for safe carry, it's a pity the don't supply them when you buy a spare blade.

Having given it a bit of a test on various woods including some real dry stuff , it seems to work fine other than needing a more rounded handle.

Having some canvas left over from another project I might make a pouch for it, shamelessly copying topknot's design .

Thanks for looking,

Pete.

 

[MartinK9]

Nice work...

And did you manage to put the dog back together?

 

[pwb]

Nice work...

And did you manage to put the dog back together?

I just used duct tape , good as new .

The little bu@@er keeps nicking my logs and kindling.

Pete.

 

[craeg]

Nice work Pete.
Beautiful JR too, is it a boy or a girl? Kids been pestering for over a year noew to get one. I must admit they are really clever? My mate owns two and said they think that they are human

Shall I succumb and buy one? Love to hear your thoughts Pete.

Cheers
Craeg

 

[dogwood]

Really nice! You've inspired me to try making one sometime soon.

 

[pwb]

Nice work Pete.
Beautiful JR too, is it a boy or a girl? Kids been pestering for over a year noew to get one. I must admit they are really clever? My mate owns two and said they think that they are human

Shall I succumb and buy one? Love to hear your thoughts Pete.

Cheers
Craeg

Hi Craeg.The J/R in the picture is Mason and he's my neighbours young dog who likes to join me and my two when out and about .
Here's a link to a picture of my pair , not quite as pretty though .
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=439686&postcount=23

Your right they're far to cleaver by half
Go on , you know you want to, get one or two..... you won't regret it .
I would be lost with out mine.

Cheers, Pete.

 

[craeg]

Hi Pete
Great looking pair of dogs mate. We are thinking about getting one to start with!!
Cheers
Craeg

 

[kedwould]

mike abbots book, green woodwork has the measurments etc. to make a bow saw and other various projects, excellent reading!!