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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 25, 2019 6:17:00 GMT -7
www.history.org/Almanack/life/tools/tlsaw.cfmWhile this may fit into several categories, indeed this particular device is a edged tool none the less. When the need arises, along with my felling axes I like to carry a frame saw into camp on extended stays. The versatility of such a saw is a true comfort and takes up a very small footprint once broken down and packed away. This is my simplistic reproduction of such a saw that was made from fir utilizing a simple mortise and tenon joint. The tension rope is made from hemp. The blade is secured through the upright frame pieces by two iron pins. I've attended several events were this very saw has been used to process fire wood and utilized to build numerous shelters. 
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Post by spence on Apr 25, 2019 10:06:24 GMT -7
I've used a similar saw to good effect on some of my jaunts. The type is very old. Spence  |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 25, 2019 20:08:31 GMT -7
Funny this topic comes up when I have been studying how to make a frame/buck saw! Interesting how in this life style the desire to make one device often includes the creation of one or more other devices to produce the first one!! LOL In my research to make the saw I rediscovered the shave horse, first introduced to me in ancient PBS series called "The Woodwright Shop" when I was a kid. The shave horse can lead to other projects: bow making, spoon, Kuksa, bowl making not to mention canoe paddles and who knows what else!! A video I found that I like on making the saw: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl-_n2yM8c0&t=79s The Sicilian |
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 26, 2019 3:53:22 GMT -7
Funny this topic comes up when I have been studying how to make a frame/buck saw! Interesting how in this life style the desire to make one device often includes the creation of one or more other devices to produce the first one!! LOL In my research to make the saw I rediscovered the shave horse, first introduced to me in ancient PBS series called "The Woodwright Shop" when I was a kid. The shave horse can lead to other projects: bow making, spoon, Kuksa, bowl making not to mention canoe paddles and who knows what else!! A video I found that I like on making the saw: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl-_n2yM8c0&t=79s The Sicilian I am also constructing a shave horse, harvested logs off a dead ash and will be splitting them this afternoon to make a shave horse itself. Mainly I'm looking to make one for bow stave work and other small knick knacks. Having endless access to acres and acres of forest, supplies are never limited for me. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 26, 2019 6:41:50 GMT -7
HawkEyes,
I really miss that about the east, the abundance of the forest.
I'd love to see some pics of your process of your build.
Due to space constraints, I am going to go with dimensional lumber and a design I also saw on You Tube for a shave horse that not only folds for stowage but has a head that can be changed to match the project such as spoon vise, bowl vise, standard clamp for longer stock and even a stitch pony attachment.
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 26, 2019 9:04:26 GMT -7
HawkEyes, I really miss that about the east, the abundance of the forest. I'd love to see some pics of your process of your build. Due to space constraints, I am going to go with dimensional lumber and a design I also saw on You Tube for a shave horse that not only folds for stowage but has a head that can be changed to match the project such as spoon vise, bowl vise, standard clamp for longer stock and even a stitch pony attachment. For stock size the height of the wedge is really the only part that changes per stock to be worked. I'll start another thread on it's own relating to a shave horse for more conversation on it's construction and use. |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 26, 2019 15:57:49 GMT -7
The small saw I made from Mountain Maple - 10" high and 11.5" wide:   |
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 26, 2019 17:25:02 GMT -7
The small saw I made from Mountain Maple - 10" high and 11.5" wide: That is far more beautiful than mine! What size blade are you using by chance? That bit of information is one piece of documentation I've had a somewhat difficult time locating. |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 26, 2019 17:36:33 GMT -7
The blade is one of those 12" blades used for camping bow saws - found at my local sporting-goods store. I suspect it is far smaller than period saws, but it was a convenient size and has cut quite a goodly amount of wood on winter trips (when I'm trying to avoid getting sweaty).
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Apr 27, 2019 6:36:17 GMT -7
The small saw I made from Mountain Maple - 10" high and 11.5" wide: Hand, Well done!! I like that it breaks down into a compact package. A longer blade probably cuts down (pun intended!!) on the effort needed to do the job but there are always trade offs. |
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 27, 2019 6:58:11 GMT -7
Including the bag and extra blade - ~11oz/300gm.
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