Portable saws

[Quixoticgeek]

I have a lovely Laplander folding saw that I love and use a lot. But I am pondering the idea of getting something a bit bigger for use on larger wood. The Duluth Folding Saw looks like a very nice (if very expensive) tool.

I'm looking for something that can be used on larger work pieces so pretty much any of the triangular saws are out. Usefulness as a saw, followed by light weight and compactness when folded are the key requirements.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

J

 

[Shewie]

I've been using the Duluth for about four years, great tool. Light enough to slip down the side of a pack or chuck in the canoe

 

[British Red]

Just make one - two two mortise tenon joints, two saw cuts, two drill holes, done.

Finished Saw by British Red, on Flickr

or go even more basic and just use a SAK and some hazel

6-Cut square by British Red, on Flickr

12-assembled by British Red, on Flickr

Some of the guys on here have made some gorgeous ones in a workshop, but even I can make something functional

 

[Quixoticgeek]

The problem with just carrying the blade, and then making something on site is that it is reliant on there being something suitable on site to use. I am not confident this is always the case. Sometimes I use my laplander for clearing the local cycle paths after the storms, so having something I can just pull out my bag would be ideal. Is the wooden example you show lighter than the duluth?

J

 

[British Red]

No idea what a Duluth weighs - the top one is a broom handle and a length of threaded bar from B&Q, the bottom one is just a hazel stick. You don't have to make one on site, just make one in advance and carry the wooden frame with you (it all packs down) - doesn't weigh much for sure

 

[Biker]

Here's a variation of a bow saw I made a while ago. Still works perfectly fine and much simpler to make than a bow saw as there's no need for mortice and tenon joints

LINKY TO IT HERE WITH PIX

 

[British Red]

Thats very neat Aaron. My "broomhandled saw" has more peg and socket joints - no chisel work involved - just sandpaper and a drill

Plans and instructions here

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17189&page=6&p=233244#post233244

There are dozens of home made saws in the following thread we did back in 2007 that may inspire someone to have a go!

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17189

 

[Nomad]

My Duluth saw weighs 442g. Example of a home-brew case...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105451

About 570g with the case (fairly heavy cordura).

 

[markheolddu]

What about a silky, not cheap but its what most of the tree surgeons use these days.

 

[Kevdog]

Im a big fan of Silky saws,this is the saw which I use the most http://www.silkyfox.co.uk/folding/bigboy.html the name makes my smile every time .

 

[Macaroon]

For superb cutting power allied to the convenience of the laplander, there's nothing to beat these silky saws; quite a few models, some of which can be fitted with different blades for different tasks. For what you get, they are great value and last very well.

There is always that pleasure and pride in a tool you make yourself though, and those above are good examples of that.

 

[Paulm]

Made this one a couple of weeks ago, works a treat Old oak floorboard repurposed and a bit of paracord !





Cheers, Paul