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This was posted a while ago on another site, but in that time I’ve used the saw quite a bit. It’s solid and easy to use once you understand how a bow saw cuts. Well worth building your own if it’s a saw you need!

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This was a fun project. Built from scarp sapele after another project, Gramercy's layout sheets were spot on and it was easy to template the pieces. Lots of hand shaping. I turned the handle on the lathe and finished with danish oil and paste wax. I bought their kit and blades. It all came together nicely and cuts really well! I'm excited to ad the tool to the shop.

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

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Gramercy Bow Saw

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Bentlyj commented almost 2 years ago

That's awesome, I've never used one. I have always wondered how the balance would be while using?
Nice work, one of the nicer ones that I have seen.

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.

Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

nice work ryan,a good friend of mine on that "other" forum made me one recently. very cool bud.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

RyanGi commented almost 2 years ago

You’ve got to hold it properly and understand it only turns when actively cutting through wood, so there’s a small learning curve, but it’s easy. I recommend it, especially because they sell it as a kit so it’s pretty easy as a project.

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

oldrivers commented almost 2 years ago

Nice Bow Saw, good job.

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