tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post5344805830909991261..comments2024-01-26T19:41:49.559-05:00Comments on Plane Shavings: Turning Saw - A LONG Time ComingJamie Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758840022244112240noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-79008527743683088432012-11-28T01:49:53.938-05:002012-11-28T01:49:53.938-05:00Hey Sonny. Always up for a visit. Just let me know...Hey Sonny. Always up for a visit. Just let me know which day so I'm sure I'm here.Jamie Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758840022244112240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-59971239126444003902012-11-27T13:42:18.364-05:002012-11-27T13:42:18.364-05:00Hey Jamie,
It looks pretty sweet makes me want to ...Hey Jamie,<br />It looks pretty sweet makes me want to get out to the man cave and repair my old saw once the never ending list is completed (haha) . Missed you at the SCRIF Thanksgiving lunch. I will be taking off Thursday and Friday are you up for visitors?<br /><br />SonnySonny Crockernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-60006590101595098072012-11-26T14:44:12.142-05:002012-11-26T14:44:12.142-05:00Thanks for the tips Shannon. I watched your tutori...Thanks for the tips Shannon. I watched your tutorial several times before I built this, along with the Woodwright's episode where Bill Anderson builds a turning saw. I installed the blade to cut on the pull stroke, like a coping saw. Seemed to make better sense in this case. The cotton twine did end up being too stretchy and I've got it strung with twisted sisal for now. Not near as much stretch with that but still may not be the final answer.Jamie Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758840022244112240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-63449659672036089642012-11-26T14:39:49.741-05:002012-11-26T14:39:49.741-05:00Thanks Dan. It's funny, no sooner did I read y...Thanks Dan. It's funny, no sooner did I read your comment, I was tensioning the saw and SNAP. Luckily it was the twine. Whew. I restrung it with 5 lb. twisted sisal and although this still may not be what I ultimately keep on there, it wasn't near as stretchy and did a much better job tensioning the blade. I think I'll keep my eyes open for some jute or hemp.Jamie Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758840022244112240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-73543520099067923662012-11-26T14:36:03.084-05:002012-11-26T14:36:03.084-05:00Thanks Andy and Marshal!!Thanks Andy and Marshal!!Jamie Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758840022244112240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-69285700936216323812012-11-26T11:25:33.324-05:002012-11-26T11:25:33.324-05:00Looks great Jamie. Do you have the blade cutting ...Looks great Jamie. Do you have the blade cutting on the pull or push stroke? Technically it will work either way but you will find less tension needed when it cuts on the pull stroke. Also, it is natural for there to be some flex in a longer blade but cutting technique will alleviate some of this. Mostly it comes down to the direction the blade is cutting. Always be cutting around curves and don't try to force it. Second keeping the teeth on the bottom helps by adding greater beam strength. In other words, you may need to reposition your stock in the vise or rotate the frame around so that your force is directed down and along the thrust instead of off to the side. Much easier to do than explain in writing.Shannonhttp://renaissancewoodworker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-23644079954951564962012-11-24T18:37:49.458-05:002012-11-24T18:37:49.458-05:00Hi there, enjoy your blog. I'm far from an ex...Hi there, enjoy your blog. I'm far from an expert but I do use bowsaws in my shop almost exclusively. I always thought cotton twine may be a bit stretchy so I usually use jute or hemp to string my saws. I don't know if that is preventing your saw from tensioning properly, just something to consider. Also, frame saws tend to creek and moan a bit when first strung and tensioned until they stretch out a bit in my experience. The top of your stretchers do seem a bit thin, yikes. <br /><br />Take it easy,<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-89297515849149560902012-11-23T21:17:54.275-05:002012-11-23T21:17:54.275-05:00I bet it really feels nice in your hand. Nice wor...I bet it really feels nice in your hand. Nice work!Marshalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560994749922503865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260748632761418307.post-57478858603841534602012-11-23T21:11:47.137-05:002012-11-23T21:11:47.137-05:00It sure looks nice Jamie. I'm not qualified t...It sure looks nice Jamie. I'm not qualified to offer an opinion on whether it will break but, if it did, wouldn't it have to split down the arm first? That doesn't seem too likely.<br /><br />In any case, you may as well get it over with and find out. I'll keep my fingers crossed.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394365117138074832noreply@blogger.com