Would like to make some Buck Saw's as Christmas gifts - need resources.

[Liam Ryan]

My sawvivor is made of aluminum, maybe I could make a similar style bigger one from aluminum stock. I may be able to make it in my machining class too and get it for free.

 

[kage]

Hey TF,

I was just doing some research last week on this and plan on making a few soon to practice enough to become proficient at making them from scratch in the wild. The blades are so light weight and you should be able to build a frame with some 550 cord, your knife and the saw blade of a Vic Farmer or something similar.

Here's a couple of links to wilderness made ones:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-an-Ultralight-Portable-Buck-Saw/
http://www.buildanark.net/index.php?homesteading/A%2520Field%2520Built%2520Bucksaw.html

The Mother Earth News one is the one I'm chose to build for around the house use.

Good luck with your project and show us your results!

 

[Darteres]

I really like this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnrGvdNVfZs

Shows how to make a bucksaw while camping.

 

[Joezilla]

here are the materials we used for the little ones

 

[baldtaco-II]

If the tension string across the top is vulnerable how about using a length of tredder brake cable.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Joe,

What is up with that kit? Why make a smaller one? What is up with the hook and chain on the walking stick?


All of that stuff just intrigues me. Good show!

TF