Author Topic: Broke Another Bow Saw (Read 1071 times)

Turtle · « **on:** August 15, 2005, 09:33:59 AM »

Broke my second bow saw this summer (cutting 3" dried logs) and am about fed up. I don't want to spend a pile of money on something just to cut firewood but maybe that's what I'm up against.

Problem is manufactures now are putting a cheap rivet in the front hole for the blade hold and it doesn't hold up.

What are you guys using or any ideas for a good saw. Doesn't need to be a collapsible one or anything like that, just a good saw that will last without breaking the bank.

-Turtle -

willysjeep134 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2005, 07:26:49 AM »

I had a really cheap saw where the rivet fell out when I was changing blades. I took a short No 10 machine screw and a wing nut and replaced the rivet. Now I can take it out to change the blades. Also, you can drill out the end of the saw frame to accept a bolt just smaller than the holes in the sawblade. This way the bolt doesn't bend or break as easily.

EsoxLucius · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2005, 04:06:26 AM »

You get what you pay for. There are a variety of Swedish and German saws that are well worth the money.

http://www.wyomingoutdoor.com/cart/shopexd.asp?id=1302

http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/product_info.php?cPath=37_308&products_id=2731

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=866

Daveinthebush · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2005, 07:29:16 PM »

Been using one for 2 years here in AK. No problems to date and the bone blade makes really quick cuts in bone.

corbanzo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2006, 05:55:15 PM »

I have one of those break down sven saws, they arent all too expensive, and I've been using the one I have now for about 7 years... changes the blade on it once to cut better... but thats it.