Woodlore Folding Bucksaw, first impressions (pic heavy)

[lou1661]

Just a few initial thoughts and pics.


Stored in a natty leather and canvas sheath.



Detail of securing toggle.



Whats inside.



Part unfolded, the blade is housed in the uprights.



Joint detail.



Fitted.



Assembled.



And a nice new home for the Scandanavian Axe.

First impressions are of a well made piece of kit, both saw and stowage pouch. I can see that it is going to get a lot of use in the coming years and it cuts like a dream.

Cheers
Louis.

[TomBartlett]

I want to have a go at building myself one of those. I also really like the look of the carry case.

[Biker]

Hmmm interesting. I hadn't realised the blade and string were attached to the uprights out of the wrapping. Clever thinking that, saves faffing about with wing nuts and washers. Like that idea a lot.

There's that fine balance between getting the tension of the windlass correct against the fulcrum of the horizontal bar so the blade actually stays under decent tension.

Thanks for showing this in detail.

I agree that's a very nice case too.

[ReamviThantos]

Had my eye on that piece of kit myself, like to add to thanks for the excellent photo detail provided. Love the case housing the saw and axe, a little sewn in inset pocket could house other tools for an all inclusive wood kit. Top man thanks for sharing.

[robevs73]

I have had one for about 2 years, It's ok but not worth the money, there is not enough tension on the blade, for a bucksaw to work properly it needs the same if not more wood above the crossbar to get enough tension for the saw to work best, however this would be bulky to pack.

[Chiseller]

Looks purity, but Ikea/mfi ? And only one blade for the money ? That's a green wood blade isn't it ?
I've collected some blackthorn to have a go at making one.
Nice gift though, thanks for showing :thumbup:

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[ex-member Raikey]

looks ace Louis!!

is there any mention of where/who makes them?

i was gonna invest in one me sen,...but i think i've done this months spend,..hahah

[Perrari]

I think its a neat package, they way it holds the axe as well, but expensive for what it is. And as Robevs said you need more wood above the crossbar to get decent tension.
I would still like to own one though !

[Chiseller]

looks ace Louis!!

is there any mention of where/who makes them?

i was gonna invest in one me sen,...but i think i've done this months spend,..hahah

Thas just ova compensatin wi this ray luv thing to mek up fo yor Judds not lovin yer like tha wanted I'm to

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[robevs73]

I think Chris Boyton Ray's bow making buddy makes them.
Green wood blades are nowhere near as good as the dead wood blade
I saw a massive difference when I changed the blade in my "Bob Dustrude" saw. Cheap bacho blades at toolshed.com.

[richardww]

Hi All
have a look at rutlands.co.uk there dakota frame saw, i bought one last week and cut a bow saw down to 18inc, to fit, saw braks down faily quickly, cut very well, the top rod works realy well, just bought some havey canvas to make a case,

[lou1661]

but expensive for what it is.

Really? when i considered it and worked out the costings by the time i bought the timber, the leather, canvas and the tools i needed to make anything like it i found it more expensive and that was before i factored in my time. This is why i chose the option i did.

Cheers
Louis

[lou1661]

Thas just ova compensatin wi this ray luv thing to mek up fo yor Judds not lovin yer like tha wanted I'm to

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not even google translate helped with that

[ex-member Raikey]

not even google translate helped with that

i struggle with him,...and i live in the next village dear boy

[Chiseller]

not even google translate helped with that

Be reyt, thal ger ova it shag

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[richardww]

Louis
got to admit, i can see me buying one before the years out,am told the R/Mears one is great to use, my son will have my home made one, enjoy it, lots of people do,

[ex-member Raikey]

Be reyt, thal ger ova it shag

everything will be fine , you'll recover from your state of confusion dear fellow.

there you go LouLou....

[Chiseller]

everything will be fine , you'll recover from your state of confusion dear fellow.

there you go LouLou....

Yor bin avin lessons from Vandeen ?

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[lou1661]

everything will be fine , you'll recover from your state of confusion dear fellow.

there you go LouLou....

baie dankie Stu, die vertaling is baie waardeer.

[Chiseller]

Mebbe this will help lol

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[Tiley]

Rather tediously, ducking dialect and slipping back to the saw... I've had one for a few years now and they are excellent. I have never experienced any difficulty getting enough tension on the blade and it has cut through whatever I've needed/wanted to cut. The case is really handy as well but I'm still trying to figure out an elegant way to attach it to the side of my pack.

[R.Lewis]

Nice, thanks for the detailed pics. Will stick with Made one though, but may use some info from the pics to refine the next four I make!

[sandbender]

I have one of the original (no axe holder) versions, only used it a few times with no complaints, I bought it to add to my extensive Woodlore leather-goods collection. Both sheath and saw are well made, I have made a few rough and ready bow saws and yes they perform just as well, they just don't look as nice.

[huntersforge]

Nice piece of kit fella, thanks for the review