Bow saws, is there a knack or are some saws just better than others

[shavey]

Silky was such a treat for hazel coppice after years of doing battle with the bow saw frame. Don't suppose it matters much if you are taking down the whole lot but for selective cutting it made life so much easier.

 

yes i agree totally:thumbup: i cut alo tof walking sticks and 8/10 times the best stick in a clump of hazel is in the centre and the silky is right in there no ptoblem where as the bowsaw is catching on the other sticks plus

the silky is back in the holster both hands free to carry the walking sticks :thumbup:

[Peasgood]

Why only 21", do they not do a 600mm/24" any more?

Without getting out of bed to check in the shed.

I never felt the blade was tight enough on a 24".

Maybe just my preference.

If the 21" isn't big enough I would use a chainsaw anyway.

[Rich Rule]

A Sugoi or even bigger the Ibuki.

[Tagger]

Why only 21", do they not do a 600mm/24" any more?

Without getting out of bed to check in the shed.

 

I've got a 24" Bahco saw, and a cheap no-name 21" saw with a cheap no-name 21" blade.

 

When sawing firewood, the 21" saw does it easier. In my experience, it's best to use the shortest saw that will do the job - the blade will be less wobbly and it will cut straighter.

 

I've used Silky saws while volunteering for the National Trust. I'd still rather use a bow saw for things a bow saw can do. I'd keep the Silky for working in awkward confined spaces.

[penfold]

A Sugoi or even bigger the Ibuki.

 

The ibuki is a really nice saw to use even on the small stuff it is well balanced and manoeuvrable.

[mr_magicfingers]

Well for now I've bought a Bahco 24" with wet cut blade for £10 shipped (got to love amazon prime) which was not much more than just buying the blade itself. I'll pick up a bahco dry blade next time I'm at a shop and put that on the old no-name frame to see how that goes for dry wood.

 

I'm going to save for a silky but there's so many options to choose from and people suggesting just about every model there is. I'll wait until I can get to a decent shop and try a few out for feel.

 

Thanks for all the help.

[difflock]

I suggest NOT trying Silkies for sharpness on your finger tips:blushing:

[hedgesparrow]

i coppice and do hedgelaying my two tools are my silkie and a anvil lopper. for smaller stuff the loppers are faster to cut with bigger stuff then silkie or chainsaw. bow saws pain in butt with whats in the market now

[silky fox]

I use my Nakanoto on the largest of trees and the smallest of trees (like today) Try one Magic fingers and you will be converted (or my name's not Silky Fox:rolleyes:) if you buy a Nakanoto 60 and are not completely satisfied....I'll give you your money back;)

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I use my Nakanoto on the largest of trees and the smallest of trees (like today) Try one Magic fingers and you will be converted (or my name's not Silky Fox:rolleyes:) if you buy a Nakanoto 60 and are not completely satisfied....I'll give you your money back;)

 

ha ha ha you must have been sponsored!