Some detail pics:
How to make a bowsaw blade from a bandsaw blade (anneal the end, drill 1.2mm and hammer in a 1.3mm finish nail):
Handle with brass pin:
Stretcher rod, string and toggle:
Yes, I did an FEA to assess the loads and the suitability of the shape. Admittedly, I did that after I was finished building the saw but nonetheless interesting:
Bowsaw, 3D-Cut Maple
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Re: Bowsaw, 3D-Cut Maple
Quite the piece of work there. Think I like this one better than the first. Thanks for sharing.
I for one would definitely be interested in making one of these.
I for one would definitely be interested in making one of these.
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Re: Bowsaw, 3D-Cut Maple
I have updated my web site with the bowsaw as well as the mallet .crv files.
Please see here: http://www.tailmaker.net/free-stuff.html
Please see here: http://www.tailmaker.net/free-stuff.html
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Re: Bowsaw, 3D-Cut Maple
Christmas comes early!
Was just looking at two mallets I made by hand for specific purposes when house was built...NOW I get to make a "Pretty Mallet"
Thanks G.!!
scott
Was just looking at two mallets I made by hand for specific purposes when house was built...NOW I get to make a "Pretty Mallet"
Thanks G.!!
scott
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