Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: Ash2iron on April 13, 2011, 11:30:47 pm
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Ok, I may be way out of line here but here goes... I do not own a band saw, I won't get into details as to why in this post ...
Does anyone have any advice as to what hand tools I could use? I realize I have done things backwards, I get the impression most people have wood working backgrounds before they take on bowyering. I have no wood working experience, except from the few bows (child bows) I have made.
Thanks,
A2I
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Well, I confess I've never cut a splice with a hand saw. But, I can say my favorite hand saws are the Irwin back saws. However, I used mine on some osage the other day and seasoned osage is a very tough customer for a hand saw. It's hard on band saw blades too. Making your cuts vertical is also going to be a challenge. That is an issue no matter what saw you use.
Good luck,
George
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I've cut a few splices with hand tools. I found the best hand saw to do the job is a japanese pull saw. You can get them at the big home improvement stores. If you fudge the cut a little steam or some dry heat will help snug up the fit.
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agree with NTD look into a japanese hand saw. you can get very intricate with one.
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Thanks guys, I was wondering about a Japanese pull saw, more and more stores seem to be carrying them up here. I definitely will give it a try with some shorter pieces of wood I have in the shed.
Thanks,
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a pull saw is the way to go
hera is a great bowmaker, from taiwan i think...he uses handtools to accomplish what most of us could only dream of