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Post by Black Hand on Aug 21, 2020 16:41:43 GMT -7
  The blade is a 12" replacement blade for a camping bowsaw. The frame is made from Mountain Maple (any tough hardwood should work) with tenons cut into the stretcher fitting into mortices in the uprights. Slots were cut to fit the blade and pins were used to hold the blade (about 1/4" wire that I had which fit the holes in the blade and a groove cut with a triangular file that registered the blade to the center of the pin). Tension string (binder twine in this image, 3-4 full wraps) and a tensioner cut from another piece of Mountain Maple. Used MM because it was light, strong and I had it leftover from my packframe build. |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 22, 2020 5:35:34 GMT -7
Hand,
Very handy little package!!
What is the diameter of your Mountain Maple pieces, roughly?
Where did you find the 12" blade ?
Do you find that 12" is long enough of a blade to keep you fingers from being smashed?
I know that using dimensional lumber is a bit droll to the initiated but do you have a suggestion for a pattern for those going that route?
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Post by Black Hand on Aug 22, 2020 6:57:43 GMT -7
1-1.5" in diameter and dimensional lumber with a straight grain should work. I'd suggest hickory, ash, maple or some other hardwood. I haven't had a problem with the 12" blade, though most of what is cut is usually 4-5" in diameter maximum. I purchased the blade at a local sporting goods store in the camping section. There are many bucksaw patterns out there that would be of use, but ultimately, the blade length dictated the size/proportions of mine.
YouTube also has a few videos that detail the construction of bucksaws.
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 22, 2020 10:08:53 GMT -7
The addition of a saw was certainly a prized piece on the frontier. Very handy!
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 23, 2020 5:28:21 GMT -7
1-1.5" in diameter and dimensional lumber with a straight grain should work. I'd suggest hickory, ash, maple or some other hardwood. I haven't had a problem with the 12" blade, though most of what is cut is usually 4-5" in diameter maximum. I purchased the blade at a local sporting goods store in the camping section. There are many bucksaw patterns out there that would be of use, but ultimately, the blade length dictated the size/proportions of mine. YouTube also has a few videos that detail the construction of bucksaws. Hand, I’ll look around for the vids. Thanks!! |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 23, 2020 5:29:45 GMT -7
The addition of a saw was certainly a prized piece on the frontier. Very handy! Hawk, I agree, even a small pack saw such as this one is an excellent addition to the kit. |
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Post by Black Hand on Aug 23, 2020 9:44:03 GMT -7
I consider a saw essential in winter - more work achieved for less effort.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 23, 2020 20:24:31 GMT -7
I consider a saw essential in winter - more work achieved for less effort. Hand, Just ordered the 12” blade off Amazon |
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Post by Black Hand on Aug 23, 2020 20:30:31 GMT -7
We'll expect to see pictures of the finished saw.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 24, 2020 6:54:42 GMT -7
We'll expect to see pictures of the finished saw. Absolutely, however due to time constraints, my illustrious governor shutting down any place that is woodsy and the lack of suitable wood to wild craft : it may need to be made out of dimensional lumber... |
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Post by Black Hand on Aug 24, 2020 7:38:36 GMT -7
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Post by hawkeyes on Aug 24, 2020 10:34:48 GMT -7
I will say forgo using pine. Osage would be perfect, or dessert ironwood. You should have that around sicilian.
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Post by brokennock on Aug 24, 2020 11:09:54 GMT -7
I wonder how mesquite would work? I understand it is quite tough.
You could use the scrap from the project to smoke some grub.
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 24, 2020 16:08:54 GMT -7
I will say forgo using pine. Osage would be perfect, or dessert ironwood. You should have that around sicilian. Hawk, I certainly remember iron wood from the East but haven’t seen or heard of it here. Hard woods I could probably use might be salt cedar and Russian olive. Invasive species that somehow became protected!!! That’s NM common sense...THERE ISN’T ANY!! |
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Post by Sicilianhunter on Aug 24, 2020 16:13:50 GMT -7
I wonder how mesquite would work? I understand it is quite tough. You could use the scrap from the project to smoke some grub. Nock, Not sure about the mesquite yet. I thought I found some but it turned out to be manzanilla |
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