Bowsaws

[MorkalebKN]

Ok, so here's the thing. I have a 30" bowsaw from Canadian tire. I don't much like it. The blade is loose, so it's hard to saw in a straight line, plus, I would like a longer saw and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a better saw that I can get. Price is not so much an obsticle.

Thanks.

 

[Bushman5]

have you considered building your own? there is nothing like building your own tools and then using them, nothing in the world can compare to the feeling of satisfaction.

http://www.geocities.com/plybench/bowsaw.html

on the one you bought, can you take pics of each end of the saw? there may be a hidden adjustment bolt....

 

[peripatew]

Here is a PDF on building a bowsaw: http://jimnevins.net/woodworking/Fine Woodworking/contents/2001/110151082.pdf

Here is one I've been looking at picking up, it's a take down "buck saw",
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___47446?CS_003=2477120&CS_010=47446

L!

 

[The REAL Commander]

Canadian Tire sells a few different cheap bow saws, and the house brand ones are terrible. Loose blades, dull blades, they get stuck all the time, I know what you mean. Of the saws you get at such a store, the Sandviks are the best of the value saws by far. A shorter saw is more stable too, so don't just buy the longest one available simply because it is bigger.

 

[jca21]

i bought my bow saw at home depot, its a fiskars 21 inch, seems perfect for what i do around here

 

[antonio_luiz]

Once you get a bit of twist in the frame a bowsaw will not cut straight. The large teeth and thin blade allows you to cut very quickly but depth of cut is limited by the D of the bow.

I prefer a quality logsaw. These will cut thru logs that are deeper than the D and you can also get them into tighter spots. Best I've used are made by Barnel - these are in the 'professional' category, I have never managed to break one and they have a huge range. My only reservation with Barnel is that they don't offer a saw with 'chainsaw pattern' teeth for use on polesaws on larger limbs.

 

[wildmike]

Check out your local hardware store or farm supply store. Most of them will carry the Sandvik brand. I have bought several and they have all been great saws. Price is surprisingly low as well, usualy less than $20.00.

 

[akennedy73]

+1 on Sandvik - I've got a 42", 36" and 30" and they are good quality tools.

if anyone knows where to get 42" inch replacement blades, preferably Sandvik, I'd be mighty appreciative - thanks! :thumbup: