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Eighteenth-Century Frame Saw #1: The Want
Eighteenth-Century Frame Saw #2: Handles
Eighteenth-Century Frame Saw #3: Cart Before the Horse
Eighteenth-Century Frame Saw #4: Side Rails and a Test Drive
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PPK
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#1 posted 04-17-2018 09:45 PM
So cool, Ron! I really like the color of the cherry, and the carving on the sides. Um, and the execution of the project. Yeah, it’s all cool!
-- Pete
Ron Aylor
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#2 posted 04-17-2018 10:28 PM
Thanks, Pete.
Mr_Pink
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#3 posted 04-17-2018 10:34 PM
This is a very interesting project. I like the all-wood approach you took.
How easy is it to tension the saw without shifting the blade’s position in the frame?
Ron Aylor
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#4 posted 04-17-2018 10:52 PM
Thank you! Blade tensioning is easy …
...just hold blade housing in the center of the handle with thumb and index finger and give the wedge a few taps … doesn’t take much!
Oldtool
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#5 posted 04-17-2018 11:44 PM
Very nice, one sweet saw. The carving is a nice touch.
The teeth look to be very aggressive, should cut nice & fast. How is it for staying true & not wondering off course? With a blade that wide, I’m guessing it stays on course.
I noticed you went with metal pins over the original wooden dowels. Did you experience any problems?
Nice work, now enjoy using it.
-- "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The point is to bring them the real facts." - Abraham Lincoln
ElroyD
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#6 posted 04-18-2018 12:12 AM
Looks great! That’s a really nice addition for your shop.
-- Elroy
Dan Wolfgang
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#7 posted 04-18-2018 12:27 AM
On display at OSV!? That’s not far from me and we go once or twice a year. I guess it’s part of the Planed, Grained, & Dovetailed exhibit? I don’t remember seeing a frame saw there…
Dave Polaschek
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#8 posted 04-18-2018 12:29 AM
Came out looking darned sharp, Ron. Well done!
-- Dave - Santa Fe
bandit571
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#9 posted 04-18-2018 01:59 AM
Looks great…just a tad too big for my shop…..
-- A Planer? I'M the planer, this is what I use
swirt
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#10 posted 04-18-2018 02:17 AM
Great looking saw Ron.
-- Galootish log blog, http://www.timberframe-tools.com
Steve_In_MN
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#11 posted 04-18-2018 02:38 AM
Very nice looking saw. Great job!
-- Steve, Minneapolis area
tyvekboy
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#12 posted 04-18-2018 02:56 AM
Great build. I love old handmade saws like this. Thanks for sharing.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
doubleDD
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#13 posted 04-18-2018 03:42 AM
Super job Ron. It looks like it will get the job done easily.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
Richard
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#14 posted 04-18-2018 03:52 AM
Vet Nice Indeed Ron & Well Done!
-- Richard (Ontario, CANADA)
Ivan
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#15 posted 04-18-2018 04:44 AM
Realy beautiful. That old tool has it’s own special charm and beauty.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
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