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#209391 - 10/09/10 09:00 PM Re: Let's hear it for the Swede saw!!! [Re: Mark_M]
LED Offline
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Registered: 09/01/05
Posts: 1474
Another vote for the Sven saw. I used my 15" on a recent trip to Sequoia and, being late in the season, the only wood left were 6-10" logs. It took some work on the larger pieces but the Sven cut like a champion. Seriously, this little saw is a workhorse.

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#209404 - 10/10/10 02:24 AM Re: Let's hear it for the Swede saw!!! [Re: dougwalkabout]
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Registered: 02/11/10
Posts: 778
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Sorry Doug! Your 1st post on this one,Not the sort to trifle with when out on a Spree,After a Long stint in the Bush!Minneapolis is One heck of a Beautiful city,as is it's Twin St.Paul,However just like any other great city,Probably anywhere in the World,It has a Rough/adventerous part,that said,Since there isn't an Ocean right there,It's lacking in Sailors,However,Lumberjacks Trump Sailors in this neck of the woods or at least they did,Back in the day!

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#209428 - 10/10/10 04:20 PM Re: Let's hear it for the Swede saw!!! [Re: Byrd_Huntr]
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Registered: 12/06/07
Posts: 418
Loc: St. Petersburg, Florida
The swede saw, in all it's forms is a great tool, for everyday work, camping and survival. Although I would never want to be without an axe, the saw runs a close second. I carry a Trail Blazer type saw when expecting to use wood fires.

Terms as commonly used in the logging industry in my experience (local terms may vary):

Swede Saw - A usually bow shaped steel frame with a tensioned blade (see the picture from Scafool on P 4). First imported from Sweden in the early 1900's. Usually set up for one man to cut more quickly since the blade is in tension (pulled) in both directions.

Bow Saw - Any saw with a bow shaped frame.

Buck Saw - A saw where the blade is tensioned by a screw or cord (again see the picture by Scafool). Designed for Bucking wood - crosscutting down timber to appropiate length for expected use (often on a crossbuck, a stand to hold the wood).

Two man saw - Any saw used by two men, could be a Swede saw, a crosscut saw or a whip saw (or one of several other types).

Two man crosscut - A large saw (often from 4 feet to 8 feet long) that is used in felling trees and cutting them to length (cutting across the grain of the wood).

Two man rip saw (a Whip saw) - A large saw, usually similar in shape to a crosscut, used for making planks out of trees. Often a wider blade (to keep the cut straight for long distances), the teeth are different to improve cutting speed when cutting with the grain. Different teeth may be used for green and dry wood.


The best,

JerryF


Edited by JerryFountain (10/10/10 05:52 PM)

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#209451 - 10/10/10 11:40 PM Re: Let's hear it for the Swede saw!!! [Re: Byrd_Huntr]
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Registered: 01/28/10
Posts: 1174
Loc: MN, Land O' Lakes & Rivers ...
The sad thing is, I've been looking for a small Sandvik bow saw. They used to be everywhere, especially on Chrismas tree farms, scouting functions, and apple orchards. Alas, it looks like Sandvik of Sweden fell prey to globalization. The name was bought by Bahco, and the saws they offer now are of obscure origin.
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