DIY buck saw & the JK Tool get a work out.

mykel m

mykel m

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I had try out the buck saw I made (first attempt) so I went on a road trip to 'ol hidden camp yesterday.
Luckily when I got there, there were still a few pieces of wood left by the fire pit so I grabbed the biggest log in the small pile & commenced to bucking it up.
The saw did great & made short work of the little log.:thumbup:

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After the sawing it was time to split the rounds & make some kindling.(all for instructional purposes only since there is a burn ban on :()

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Uh-oh, a knot.:rolleyes:
Psh, I knew from previous experience with John's O1 that the Tool could take the punishment sooo....

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...I pounded & pounded trying to get the Tool to go through that darn knot, but the knot finally just broke after a considerable amount of pounding and sweating on my part.:rolleyes:

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Despite the pounding the edge took on that hard knot, there was no damage & it went on to make kindling & curlies no problem.:cool:(That's just sap/dirt on the edge right above the glare.)

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In hand shot of the JK Tool.

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JK (John Kiedaisch) makes a great knife & teaming one up with a saw makes for a great wood processing team.

Now to get my hands on a good folding saw to try out.(need one for the BOB)
I've been reading & watching vids & I know the Silky's are good saws, but I haven't heard a bad word about the Corona 10".
I really like the idea of a curved blade so I have been looking hard at the Silky Ultra Accel with curved blade & the Corona 10".
They seem about equal in abilities but at less than half the price I'm leaning towards the Corona.

For now though my 21" DIY buck saw will do for my truck camping, wood sawing needs.:thumbup:

More info on JK Hand Made Knives can be found here.
And I ought mention that John is expecting his new HT oven today & will be making knives out of 154 & S30V soon.(for those of you that need corrosion resistant blades)

Thanks for looking & if you have a hankering to make yourself a buck saw..go for it.
I used a hack saw,cordless drill,pocket knife,files/sand paper and did it on my dining room table.:eek:
The materials cost about 20-25 dollars at Lowe's so it won't break the bank if you're a poor boy like me.:thumbup:
 
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Nice job on that saw, I would enjoy seeing how you built it, and what materials were needed.
 
Nice post. I really dig that saw. What did the materials to make it cost vs buying one? I'm waiting to enjoy using my new JK Kephart.
 
I think you've done a great job on that saw, myke

great pictures, great knife to, thanks for sharing
 
Good saw as you expected but I am really impressed with your JK Tool - will I be able to beat on my Rule #9 like that (in theory anyway)?
Great photos too.

As for the Silky they get my vote. I don't have a folder but my curved blade Silky is about the only saw I need for any tree or branch 4" dia. or smaller (will tackle bigger in spruce or fir if I'm up to it). The Silky does more work with less effort than any tree saw - bucksaw/bow saw - I use. Great for giving the chain saw a rest or for days when I want to do some tree work but don't want the noise and bother of the Husqvarna.

Enjoy your days in the woods my friend.
 
RayseM said:
Good saw as you expected but I am really impressed with your JK Tool - will I be able to beat on my Rule #9 like that (in theory anyway)? Great photos too.

As for the Silky they get my vote. I don't have a folder but my curved blade Silky is about the only saw I need for any tree or branch 4" dia. or smaller (will tackle bigger in spruce or fir if I'm up to it). The Silky does more work with less effort than any tree saw - bucksaw/bow saw - I use. Great for giving the chain saw a rest or for days when I want to do some tree work but don't want the noise and bother of the Husqvarna.

Enjoy your days in the woods my friend.
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Yes, you will.
 
Going to have to look up The Tool again. Those photos call to me (oh my aching wallet…) :D
 
JK Knives said:
Nice job on that saw, I would enjoy seeing how you built it, and what materials were needed.
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Thanks John, here's a list of materials.
I just winged it after looking at a few vids & pics of others on the net.

Side supports: 48" 1x2 oak cut to 14" ea.They were out of shorter pieces so I had to go with the 48".:rolleyes:
The 1/4" slots for the center support are drilled at 7 1/2" on center from the bottom x 1/2" deep.
I drilled 2) 1/4"holes at 5/8 width & dug the center wood out with a pocket knife.
The slots for the blade are 5/8 deep & the holes are drilled at 1/2".
The holes for the tensioner are drilled at 7/8" down.

Center support:36" x 5/8" oak dowel cut to 19 1/4" with 1/4" thick end tabs notched to 1/2".

Top tensioner:24" 1/4-20 all thread cut to 22", then I cut it in half to make it more packable.


1)1/4-20 x 1" rod connector.

2) 1 1/2"x 1/4-20 bolts.

4) 1/4-20 wing nuts.

1) 21" bow saw blade.

I shaped the handle with a half round file & sand paper then gave the wood a coat of satin acrylic.

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Here it is packed up.
Too bulky for a pack, but not for a truck/car.;)
I added pieces of rubber hose to the rod ends to keep the wing nuts from rattling off.

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Klutz said:
Nice post. I really dig that saw. What did the materials to make it cost vs buying one? I'm waiting to enjoy using my new JK Kephart.
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Thanks Klutz,I don't know what a manufactured one would cost, but the materials for this one cost $20-25 give or take a few.
Enjoy your Kephart,John makes a good one.

KYenglish said:
I think you've done a great job on that saw, myke

great pictures, great knife to, thanks for sharing
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Thanks Pete,I always enjoy your pics too.

BryanNomad said:
Looked like a lot of fun, nice job on the saw. Really enjoyed the pictures and post.
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Thanks Bryan,playing in the woods is always fun.

RayseM said:
Good saw as you expected but I am really impressed with your JK Tool - will I be able to beat on my Rule #9 like that (in theory anyway)?
Great photos too.

As for the Silky they get my vote. I don't have a folder but my curved blade Silky is about the only saw I need for any tree or branch 4" dia. or smaller (will tackle bigger in spruce or fir if I'm up to it). The Silky does more work with less effort than any tree saw - bucksaw/bow saw - I use. Great for giving the chain saw a rest or for days when I want to do some tree work but don't want the noise and bother of the Husqvarna.

Enjoy your days in the woods my friend.
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Thanks Ryan, I say beat on that R9 like you own it, John's O1 can take it.
And I'll definitely get a Silky when I can.

WA Martin said:
Going to have to look up The Tool again. Those photos call to me (oh my aching wallet…) :D
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Da Tool!:D
Haha,thanks Wade it is a great knife if I do say so myself.

protourist said:
Great job on the saw. I need to make me one of those.:thumbup:




No doubt about it. :D
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Thanks Mack,they're so easy everyone should.

daniel4572 said:
The Tool rocks!!!!
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Thanks Danny, it surely do.
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