Tag Archives: turning saw

Spalt!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by literaryworkshop

It all began back in 2009 when a neighbor was having a pecan tree taken down.  I came over to watch the arborist at work, and I asked if I could have part of the trunk.  He kindly dropped a … Continue reading →

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Turning Saw: A Second Attempt

Posted on November 2, 2012 by literaryworkshop

A few years ago, I got the bow saw (a.k.a a turning saw) kit from Tools for Working Wood and set out to make myself a useful tool.  Initially, I was very happy with the result, and I found myself … Continue reading →

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Building a Bow Saw

Posted on August 28, 2010 by literaryworkshop

My brother got me a bow saw kit from Tools for Working Wood last Christmas, and I spent an afternoon putting the frame together. Stock selection was the easy part of this project. I have a whole log’s worth of … Continue reading →

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