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Posted: 9/8/2014 9:24:27 AM EDT
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I use a Sven folding bow saw. Because it's very small when packed and it works great.
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Posted: 9/8/2014 9:58:24 AM EDT
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Wyoming saw is awesome. Very well made. Bone blade is great if you're a hunter. Wood blade is deep-tooth for quick cutting.
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Posted: 9/8/2014 10:39:16 AM EDT
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I have used several saws over the years while hunting big game. The bahco folding saw is my favorite for its light weight and high quality. Awesome little saw. It's in the pack now ready for elk season. Btw, I don't carry one at all for backpacking. A pocket knife or Mora knife is all I will take. Ounces equal pounds. Pounds equal pain.
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Posted: 9/8/2014 10:52:51 AM EDT
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Why not go with a folding bow saw? They look easy to make, or you can buy one too.
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Posted: 9/8/2014 1:12:16 PM EDT
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I use one of the folding saws in my hunting pack. Used for brushing in my ground blind. For camping I use a bow saw and there is one kept in the truck box in the bed of the truck.
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Posted: 9/8/2014 2:09:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/8/2014 4:28:27 PM EDT
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If you're interested in a folding saw, there are some Youtube videos which compare the 10 inch Corona from Lowes to the Bahco. The Corona gets pretty good reviews. About $20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZVNFRFROV8 |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 8:15:51 PM EDT
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If you're interested in a folding saw, there are some Youtube videos which compare the 10 inch Corona from Lowes to the Bahco. The Corona gets pretty good reviews. About $20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZVNFRFROV8 Thanks for the link. After looking at the corona website I'm kinda drawn to the 7" QuickSaw. |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 8:33:40 PM EDT
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Wyoming saw is awesome. Very well made. Bone blade is great if you're a hunter. Wood blade is deep-tooth for quick cutting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Wyoming saw is awesome. Very well made. Bone blade is great if you're a hunter. Wood blade is deep-tooth for quick cutting. Thanks. I'm probably going to get one just to keep behind the truck seat if nothing else. Quoted:
I have used several saws over the years while hunting big game. The bahco folding saw is my favorite for its light weight and high quality. Awesome little saw. It's in the pack now ready for elk season. Btw, I don't carry one at all for backpacking. A pocket knife or Mora knife is all I will take. Ounces equal pounds. Pounds equal pain. I agree with the weight thing, but I am a winter camping fire building son of a gun and I'm thinking that 6 ounces is probably going to be good weight for quickly processing the 4" dia dead wood That's so readily available in the areas I hang my hammock 
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Posted: 9/9/2014 10:58:49 PM EDT
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Depends on the wood you want to process. I have a Sven saw and Bahco. The Bahco is a good saw for smaller pieces. If you want to cut something with a bigger diameter than your fist, I'd go for something like the Sven.
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Posted: 9/10/2014 1:01:32 AM EDT
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Sven saw FTW
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Posted: 9/10/2014 5:38:04 AM EDT
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Bob Dustrude folding saw. 30" aluminum. Lightweight and tough as nuts. You can find replacement blades at the hardware store.
http://fourdog.com/bobs-quick-buck-saw-24/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyPSsRZOxx4 |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 1:55:26 PM EDT
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I bought a Silky Bigboy a few months ago.
Honestly I will never take another bow saw in with me again. The thing is a beast, super light, deploys instantly and cuts like a chainsaw compared to any other saw I have used. The very best part is that there is no limit to wood diameter (within reason) or cut depth. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 1:57:18 PM EDT
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Thanks for the link. After looking at the corona website I'm kinda drawn to the 7" QuickSaw. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're interested in a folding saw, there are some Youtube videos which compare the 10 inch Corona from Lowes to the Bahco. The Corona gets pretty good reviews. About $20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZVNFRFROV8 Thanks for the link. After looking at the corona website I'm kinda drawn to the 7" QuickSaw. I have a Corona, I liked it, then I tried a Silky....I am now a Silky Fanboy, the build quality and blade quality is just amazing. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 4:01:27 PM EDT
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Bob Dustrude folding saw. 30" aluminum. Lightweight and tough as nuts. You can find replacement blades at the hardware store. http://fourdog.com/bobs-quick-buck-saw-24/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyPSsRZOxx4 Quote HistoryQuoted:
Bob Dustrude folding saw. 30" aluminum. Lightweight and tough as nuts. You can find replacement blades at the hardware store. http://fourdog.com/bobs-quick-buck-saw-24/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyPSsRZOxx4 Thanks! I had seen these on four dogs website but have not seen the video. Quoted:
I bought a Silky Bigboy a few months ago. Honestly I will never take another bow saw in with me again. The thing is a beast, super light, deploys instantly and cuts like a chainsaw compared to any other saw I have used. The very best part is that there is no limit to wood diameter (within reason) or cut depth. Do you have the curved or straight blade? |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 4:04:32 PM EDT
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Thanks! I had seen these on four dogs website but have not seen the video. Do you have the curved or straight blade? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bob Dustrude folding saw. 30" aluminum. Lightweight and tough as nuts. You can find replacement blades at the hardware store. http://fourdog.com/bobs-quick-buck-saw-24/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyPSsRZOxx4 Thanks! I had seen these on four dogs website but have not seen the video. Quoted:
I bought a Silky Bigboy a few months ago. Honestly I will never take another bow saw in with me again. The thing is a beast, super light, deploys instantly and cuts like a chainsaw compared to any other saw I have used. The very best part is that there is no limit to wood diameter (within reason) or cut depth. Do you have the curved or straight blade? The bigboy is the curved blade with XL teeth. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 6:32:51 PM EDT
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^^
Any reason you chose the curved over straight or just personal preferences? Thanks |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 7:32:18 PM EDT
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Interesting. I'd like to get a very good, lightweight, packable saw with easy-to-get multiple types of blades.
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Posted: 9/11/2014 7:57:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/11/2014 8:09:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat's kind of interesting. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 8:36:09 PM EDT
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^^ Any reason you chose the curved over straight or just personal preferences? Thanks I wanted the largest teeth available, and the XL teeth comes with a curved blade. Helps a bit with the down pressure too. It's a great saw, go buy one. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 11:09:29 PM EDT
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That's kind of interesting. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That's kind of interesting. I have one, it collapses down very small, is light weight, durable and works well. You don't have to take all three blades on every trip. |
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Posted: 9/11/2014 11:15:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why not go with a folding bow saw? They look easy to make, or you can buy one too. http://bushcraftbartons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pics-website-stir-fry-and-bucksaw-013.jpg  I see my next project!I have a pruning saw in my day pack, a saw similar to but larger and cruder than setlab's for car camping, the cabin, etc.... |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 5:00:14 PM EDT
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Lots of good saws out there. I made a few for presents a few years ago. The Bacho Laplander is actually amazing. Super easy to pack, small and with the teflon-type blade coating, it really rips through wood with ease. Still, those DIY bucksaws are great too. I've done more than I can count, but for packing a small saw, the Bahco Laplander is hard to beat.
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Posted: 9/12/2014 7:20:22 PM EDT
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I have one, it collapses down very small, is light weight, durable and works well. You don't have to take all three blades on every trip. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's kind of interesting. I have one, it collapses down very small, is light weight, durable and works well. You don't have to take all three blades on every trip. How do you rate it as regards long-term usability? Will it stand up. under proper care, long-term? Not talking about the blades; talking about the basic structure. |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 7:42:33 PM EDT
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How do you rate it as regards long-term usability? Will it stand up. under proper care, long-term? Not talking about the blades; talking about the basic structure. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's kind of interesting. I have one, it collapses down very small, is light weight, durable and works well. You don't have to take all three blades on every trip. How do you rate it as regards long-term usability? Will it stand up. under proper care, long-term? Not talking about the blades; talking about the basic structure. It's all anodized aluminum tubing. The wall thickness is about 3/32, thicker than the Sven saw. It's well machined. I'd say it's pretty heavy duty. |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 8:04:40 PM EDT
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It's all anodized aluminum tubing. The wall thickness is about 3/32, thicker than the Sven saw. It's well machined. I'd say it's pretty heavy duty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That's kind of interesting. I have one, it collapses down very small, is light weight, durable and works well. You don't have to take all three blades on every trip. How do you rate it as regards long-term usability? Will it stand up. under proper care, long-term? Not talking about the blades; talking about the basic structure. It's all anodized aluminum tubing. The wall thickness is about 3/32, thicker than the Sven saw. It's well machined. I'd say it's pretty heavy duty. OK, sounds good so far. How much have you used it? How much sawing? Any wear and tear sufficient to mention? |
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Posted: 9/12/2014 9:38:09 PM EDT
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OK, sounds good so far. How much have you used it? How much sawing? Any wear and tear sufficient to mention? That's why I tried to caveat it "I'd say".. It would hold up. I've only used it on a handful of trips. I haven't tried to destroy it, so I can't state the durability as fact. You keep the turnbuckle tight, the blade stays taut and the frame stays rigid. I haven't used the metal or bone blades yet. |
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Posted: 9/13/2014 7:51:11 PM EDT
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I have a bahco and it is a great lightweight little saw. Perfect for a hunting pack.
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Posted: 9/27/2014 11:06:20 PM EDT
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For a quick easy to carry solid bit of kit then the Bacho Laplander gets my vote... No comparison for quick cuts around the camp site or on the trail.
Longer term basecamp stuff where you will be processing more wood a bow saw will be a better choice. Processing firewood too heat your home? Use a chainsaw! 
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Posted: 9/28/2014 7:09:23 AM EDT
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For a quick easy to carry solid bit of kit then the Bacho Laplander gets my vote... No comparison for quick cuts around the camp site or on the trail. Longer term basecamp stuff where you will be processing more wood a bow saw will be a better choice. Processing firewood too heat your home? Use a chainsaw! This is my philosophy as well. I really like the Bahco o Silky saws for compact carry where I'm planning to do more bushcraft-type tasks such as building shelter, making a chair or processing small pieces of wood for a small wood stove like an Emberlit or Bushbuddy. For small chores, I actually prefer the folding saw over a knife as you get cleaner cuts, better maneuverability in tight spaces and just more efficient in some instances. If we do a more static type camp where we plan on building a larger fire for cooking, a bow saw is a much better option. I use either a Sawvivor, Sven or a fixed-blade 14" Corona saw which is actually very effective on larger rounds. ROCK6 |
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Posted: 9/28/2014 8:24:40 AM EDT
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if i am car camping for a week, I bring my 3 foot bow saw
The sven is a really nice tool for backbacking, but you don't want to process 40 feet of maple with it. I have a corona folder and its really a limber, the unsupported blade is no fun for 6 inch log cuts. but it still beats swinging an axe to make firewood
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Posted: 9/28/2014 8:49:28 AM EDT
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http://www.fastbucksaw.com
In forest travel, a thirty-inch, so called Swede saw is essential. It will produce wood of proper length for the tent stove, and do it much more easily and efficiently than an ax, although an ax will also have to be carried for splitting wood, cutting tent poles, and other uses. A spare blade for the saw is important. Two types of Swedish bow saws are on the market, the best being one with a cantilever action for holding and tightening the blade without a tool. With the cantilever type, if both blades are inserted into the bow saw when not in use, one upside down, the blades will act as reciprocal guards during transportation. Otherwise, the saw teeth of a single blade should be protected with a folded aluminum or brass strip, tied on with a cord or thong. Collapsible saws are also available, if extreme compactness is desired. However, they do not have the rigidity of the Swedish bow saws. |
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Posted: 10/7/2014 4:49:59 PM EDT
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What brand bows saw would you recommend for Basecamp? Harbor freights website showed some really heavy duty ones.
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Posted: 10/7/2014 4:52:02 PM EDT
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What brand bows saw would you recommend for Basecamp? Harbor freights website showed some really heavy duty ones. Chainsaw. 
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Posted: 10/7/2014 6:29:58 PM EDT
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I have very great reservations about some folding saws. Most of them are made of extruded aluminum, but the pivot points on many of them are not sufficiently reinforced. What this means is that given extended usage, the aluminum surrounding the pivot points, or the pivot points themselves, being aluminum pop rivets, wear out themselves.
I don't consider anything, such as a commercial saw, assembled with aluminum pop rivets, GTG for the long term. There are various ways to assemble folded extruded aluminum stuff with steel pop nuts, but that involves more expense. I look very much askance at anything using pivoting, aluminum pop rivets. |
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