My version of the bowsaw kit

11/8/06, 1:21 PM #1

Jack Guzman from Maine
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My version of the bowsaw kit

Jack Guzman from Maine

>This is what I came up with from a kit I bought from Joel at Tools for Working Wood.I bought the pins and the blades and downloaded the plans from their website. The wood is mostly hickory.I used hornbeam for the handles because my hickory wasn't quite thick enough.I plan on trying braided fishing line like Joel recommends but since I don't have any on hand I strung it with some hemp.I treated the wood with boiled linseed oil.I tried it and it cuts real good and feels perfect in my hand.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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11/8/06, 1:31 PM #2

Jack Guzman from Maine
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Jack Guzman from Maine

>Oh yea,it took me all of a day to build it,including turning the handles. Most of this time was spent in final shaping and removing toolmarks.This project is not difficult.I'm no expert craftsman. If you don't own a lathe, Joel will sell you the handles for a few extra bucks.No affiliation,just a loyal customer.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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11/8/06, 10:43 PM #3

Rusty Miller
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>Jack,

Great looking saw. I've thought about going that way myself. Would be nice to buy it ready made, but saving over a hundred bucks is quite an incentive.

Rusty-Tye,TX

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11/9/06, 3:56 AM #4

Jim Shaver Oakville, Ont.
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Jim Shaver Oakville, Ont.

>Nice work Jack!

I can see something like this in my future. I know I appreciate hand made tools, this looks great and I bet feels just good in your hands.

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Take care,

Jim

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11/9/06, 6:14 AM #5

wayne anderson
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>Always thought a little bowsaw that accepted coping saw blades would be useful, especially with the small stuff I generally do. Guys that have them say they are great. The curved stretcher is mostly for looks. The stretcher ends have a tenon that's shaped like a half bisquit...the arms have a corresponding slot. The saw looks too thick in the photo...and maybe it is a bit, but it's so small that it's still light and strong. It's hickory, and the handles are beech, (scavenged from a broken bowsaw that I got real cheap). I really like it. Easy to one-hand, and the blades are very cheap and easy to get. I plan to re-do the little stick and make a proper winder. -wayne

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11/9/06, 6:51 AM #6

Pam Niedermayer
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Looks sweet. What are the dimensions?

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

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11/9/06, 9:35 AM #7

paul womack
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Re: gorgeous chamfer work!

paul womack

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11/9/06, 10:00 AM #8

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>Great job! Far better looking than my version. Thanks for posting. Phil

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11/9/06, 3:14 PM #9

Dave Thompson
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Beauty Wayne.. I like the Baroque style curves.

Dave Thompson

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11/9/06, 5:52 PM #10

Joanne Adler in Pt. Pleasant, PA
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Very cool!

Joanne Adler in Pt. Pleasant, PA

>I saw a plan for one of these somewhere and thought it would be fun to make and use. Guess I'll keep it on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing. Yours came out great!

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11/9/06, 7:07 PM #11

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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Very nice!

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>It looks great Jack. I didn't know Joel sold a kit. I need to add one to my Christmas list...

My version of the bowsaw kit

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