Thread: Frame Saw- What Timber?

I would think tas oak would be usable. Or what about a bit of merbeau decking?

Not had a lot of experience with frame saws, but the old one I have seems to be a fairly hard wood.



Russ

I would think any hardwood timber with a bit of springiness in it as this will assist in the tensioning.

Regards
Paul

I go for almost any hardwood with some sort of figure or unusual colour.

Reason -- you want some bling associated with a shop made frame saw.

Finishing the wood work to a high standard should be a consideration.

Originally Posted by ian

I go for almost any hardwood with some sort of figure or unusual colour.

Reason -- you want some bling associated with a shop made frame saw

Surely Woolly’, given YOU, Ian’s suggestion above and your forum name, you should use hairy oak?

Originally Posted by fletty

Surely Woolly’, given YOU, Ian’s suggestion above and your forum name, you should use hairy oak?

Now enough of the silly jokes, just bring me my saw parts.

Originally Posted by 62woollybugger

Now enough of the silly jokes, just bring me my saw parts.

..... and some hairy oak?

Silky oak should also work.

if the wallet would stand it, Australian ebony should make a superb saw

Thanks for the feedback guys, looks like I'll have to take a run down to Boutique Timbers in the new year.. I should also clarify that it is the large Roubo frame saw kit http://www.blackburntools.com/new-to...are/index.html , not the Danish one http://www.blackburntools.com/new-to...rts/index.html if that makes any difference to your suggestions.

This is from the Blackburn Tools website of choice of timber:

"Lumber for wood frame: Wood is not included. Many species of wood will work, although woods with high bending strengths are preferred for the arms. I favor ash, but hickory, cherry, soft maple, poplar, and many others will work well. See the dimensioned templates for the hardware you are using (small or large) for the required dimensions of the wood stock."

On that basis, and for a timber that is more easily obtained, I would look at Spotted Gum as it is very strong and has a high bending strength.

Regards
Paul

I made one from Spotted gum as a first year apprentice. That was about fifty years ago. Still gives good service.

I was just scrolling down to see if anyone recommended spotted gum, and yep it’s there, as that would be my choice. Unusually long grain makes it tough and springy.

I have several frame saws, and the timbers used are beech, oak and some sort of Tassie oak/ash. The beech ones are made by Marples, the others I think are homemade.