If you read my last post you might have noticed I was using a japanese rip saw to mill up some sycamore.
You can see that post here:
https://steemit.com/woodworking/@skycranehandwork/milling-sycamore
It did the job but it is not really the right tool. I am going to use the sycamore to build a bow saw that I hope will track better than the ryoba. I have a bunch of 8/4 walnut that I want to rip into 2 x 2 sticks to build the frame for a bookcase, but so far the ryoba has caused me too much trouble. The grain of the walnut is really wavy so the saw wants to twist.
A bow saw holds the blade in tension so it should be easier to control.
And no, I do not want a band saw. I aim to put the work in woodworking.
I start by drawing the outline of the bowsaw handle.
Then cutting it out with a fret saw.
Refined the shape with a:
Rasp,
Chisel
And spoke shave.
Until it looked like this.
Next time I will make the joints that connect the cross brace.
Thanks for looking and let me know what you think,
Until next time,
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