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    The document provides plans and instructions for making a bow saw. It includes a description of bow saws and their usefulness. Drawings and a materials list are provided showing the components. Step-by-step instructions describe how to cut and shape the wood parts and assemble the saw frame. The plans allow for a traditional bow saw design that can accept a standard 12-inch saw blade and uses cord tensioning.

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    Project 19989EZ:

    Bow Saw
    Most woodworkers know what a bow saw is, but we wonder how many have actually
    used one and discovered just how handy a too it can be. Before the age of power tools
    the bow saw was an extremely important part of every cabinetmakers too collection,
    and indeed the overall design of this tool has changed little over the years. For curved
    cuts, the bow saw offers a control and accuracy that cannot be achieved with the band
    saw, and by turning the blade so that it is horizontal to the frame the bow saw can be
    used for resawing.
    Our saw is sized to accept a standard 12" box saw blade. The threaded insert and ma-
    chine bolt blade mount system is strong and secure, the traditional twist-cord tensioning
    is effective, and the saw works great. We are confident that this bow saw will find its way
    into our readers workshops, where it will quickly become a favorite too.

    Bow Saw Materials List


    Part Description Size No. Reqd
    A Side 3/4" x 1-3/4"* x 12" 2
    B Stretcher 3/4" x 1" x 13-1/8"** 1
    C Tensioning Stick 1/4" x 3/4" x 6" 1
    D Handle 1-1/4" dia. x 4-1/4" 2
    E Threaded Insert 3/8" inside dia. x 5/8" 2
    F Machine Bolt 3/8" dia. x 3-1/2"*** 2
    G Copper Cap 3/4" (actual inside dia. is 7/8") 2
    H Tension Pin 3/32" dia. x 1/2" 2

    * Before shaping
    ** Includes tenons
    *** Before sizing
    Bow Saw Complete Schematic
    Bow Saw Step-by-Step Instructions
    1. Select good, clear-grained maple stock for the saw frame, handles (D), and
    tensioning stick (C).
    2. Cut the tensioning stick (C) and stretcher (B) to length and width.
    3. Cut the sides (A) to their pre-shaping length and width.
    4. Layout the grid pattern for the side profile.
    5. Use the bandsaw to cut the side profile.
    6. Cut the chamfers in the sides to accept the stretcher.
    7. Assemble the stretcher (B) to the sides (A). NOTE: Do not use glue to assemble.
    8. Turn the handles (D) to the dimensions shown in the handle detail.
    9. Drill the 1/2" diameter by 5/8" deep holes in each handle end to accept the
    threaded inserts.
    10. Cut down a common 3/8" diameter long shank stove bolt (F) so that it is 2-3/4"
    long.
    11. Use the hacksaw to cut a 5/8" deep kerf into the shank end of the bolt.
    12. Drill a 3/32" diameter hole across the kerf to accept the tension pin (H) that holds
    the saw blade in place.
    13. Cover the threaded insert end of the handle with a 3/4" copper cap (7/8" actual
    inside diameter).
    14. Drill the end of the cap to accept the 3/8" bolt.
    15. Epoxy the cap in place.
    16. Fine sand the saw frame.
    17. Finish with penetrating oil.
    18. Rub steel wool on the copper cap to bring out the bright copper luster.
    19. Tension the saw blade by wrapping a sturdy cord several times around the frame
    ends and inserting the tensioning stick as shown in the picture.
    20. Turn the tension stick to the desired tension.
    21. Let the stick catch against the stretcher to keep that tension.
    22. Obtain and add the saw blade.

    These plans were originally published in Volume 10, Issue 1 of The Woodworkers Jour-
    nal (Jan./Feb. 1986, pages 52-53).

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