Thread: New Coping Saw build

Did you make the brass fittings

I made everything from raw materials.

Neat bit 'o work, Mike! I like the cam-operated tensioner.

How do you find the saw in use? I have thought about using rod to make a tensioner, but have shied away, thinking the weight would make it a bit "top heavy". So for my attempt at a similar saw, I stuck with cord tensioning. The nylon cord I've been using is a bit too 'stretchy' & only just adequate for the job, so I keep searching for a better alternative. You could probably get away with a rod half the diameter of the one you used, which would lighten things up a little. Hmmm, seems like I need to revisit this one someday soon.....

Cheers,

The saw is great, no, it really is! The handle has grip, the frame has weight so it just cuts. About the rod, how about a stainless steel cycle spoke instead. I really enjoy using the saw, any excuse to getting it out. I must put it in front of a window to make it more purple.

Originally Posted by Mike Wingate

The saw is great, no, it really is! The handle has grip, the frame has weight so it just cuts. About the rod, how about a stainless steel cycle spoke instead. I really enjoy using the saw, any excuse to getting it out. I must put it in front of a window to make it more purple.

A bicycle spoke is an excellent idea - high tensile steel & comes ready with a nut & thread on one end to adjust the length for the cam tensioner.

Damn! I can see I will definitely have to revisit mini bowsaws sometime......

BTW, wouldn't exposing your saw to light be counter-productive? I have always understood that Purplerheart is only purple when fresh, & fades on exposure.

Cheers,

Nice work Mike!!
You've certainly chose a tough and "pretty"timber
for the frame