Been watching you and Andy's use of this saw and have been wanting one. I got the general idea just from watching the assembly and still shots but to see you make one just makes me want to make my own. Yeah, I got the shop for it. I got tools that fix tools! My wife and I enjoy the camps, the cooks and the bushcraft. It has inspired me to do the truck camp thing. I will be building a pop up canopy soon. Like you I do a lot of my own makeshift builds and sew my own bags and do my own repairs. We live in the Pacific Northwest in the Mt.s and plenty of overnight spots along the rivers and lakes surrounding us. Thanks for sharing.
"Not bothering to use a tape measure" eh? Sounds vaguely familiar ... Good effort, but not as good as my collapsible compound mitre saw which I'm making out of oak apples and mud. I'll post a video WITH A LITTLE DOGGIE IN IT when it's finished. Pip pip.
Ive been wanting a buck saw for a wee while, my hubby set too and made me one out of an old chair that had seen its best. Fabulous works really well, I just need to make it a bag now. So simple and efficient ☺️
I'm addicted to your series!!! I've enjoyed watching what I've seen so far. And great job, dad, teaching your son all of this early. My dad did the same and I have passed skills on down to my son as well. More dads need to do that. Thanks for setting the example.
YOU DID A GREAT JOB, AS IT CONCERNS THE BUCKSAW IN THE WOODS AND THE BUCKSAW IN THE LAB WITH ASHWOOD. THE ONLY EXTRA THING THAT I WOULD DO, ACCORDING TO THE BUCKSAW IN THE FIELD IS, TO CUT OFF ALL THE EDGES FROM THE TWO SIDE PARTS AND MAKE THEM MORE CIRCULAR, IN CASE, I USE IT FOR LONG TIME, JUST NOT TO HARM THE PALMS. OTHERWISE, EVERYTHING IS EXCELLENT. THE BEST BLADE SAWS IN THE MARKET, IN MY OPINION, ARE FROM BAHCO AND AUGUSTA. VERY GOOD VIDEO AND YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING IN DETAILS.
Hey Simon, that’s very impressive to be able to do that again, great job. Really enjoy your videos look forward to them all the time. Keep them coming, you and your family have a blessed weekend.
I usually carry a bent spiral nail and a couple finishing nails in my repair kit as I am holding the top of my homemade bag open w a 20"(21"?) Utility blade! Great build, thanks!
Been a subscriber of yours for quite a while Simon, I've been meaning to start right at your beginnings for a long while and so here we go. Loving the buck saw by the way .
One of the early Bushcrafter's that I saw that Made a Buck Saw just Arched a Sapling, Cut a Slot in each end and Notched the outsides of each end for a Split Ring or even just a Bent Nail. He stored the blade in his pack in a "Round Tin" to KEEP IT SAFE. He Did Mention that If you Were Not Careful when you Tried to REMOVE THE BLADE FROM THE TIN that it came out "All On It's Own Under Pressure that could Require Medical Attention. I've replaced old used Band Saw Blades with Brand New Ones so I have seen what he means First Hand. Very Dangerous. Just want to mention this as a "Cautionary Tale".
I have 3. Two boys and a girl all between 2 and 13. I work away from home a lot but hopefully for not much longer. I live on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. 🇨🇦 Perfect for bushcraft. CHEERS
dave b - very, very envious of where you live!! If I could emigrate to anywhere in the world, I think it would be B.C. !! I have a friend who lives on Vancouver island, makes me jealous all the time! Atb, and good luck with the change in work situation!
Hi Simon been binge watching Ur videos while I've been sick with flu . Love this saw seen Ur mate Kent survival use one too. Talking of Andy I laugh alot when u two are out together 🤣 .
Glad i saw your video.......videos as i saw a few that lead to this one ...........gonna make a few as presents and one for myself , love the whole design etc and thanks for sharing your expertise along with the name of the blade maker ........already searched them out and will be ordering
Hi there. Recently you made some saws as a give away. The handle covered the teeth of the blade (teeth in towards the handle). Recently you were using one that was the other way around (back of blade first into the handle) Have you found advantages/disadvantages with either design. Was hoping to make one soon and any advice welcome. Regards
That's not a scotch eyed auger. That's just an auger. The scotch eye serves as a peg gauge. Whatever peg you make to go into the hole should fit into the eye. Just so you know. cheers
Cheers Mark, when I got home I did oil it a few times - it’s a decent saw, I actually gave it away in a competition a year or so ago, but as far as I’m aware, the new owner still has and uses it! Atb, Simon
Thanks Simon brilliant little video. Always wanted a buck saw and was going to buy one till I saw the price for them. This project will be brilliant to do and I get to practice my knife skills. Cheers for the videos and I'll see you in the next one buddy.
dave b -Thanks Dave, ivdo have kids and they used to accompany me on many adventures and still do occasionally! They are not so young and easily pleased any more and have other stuff going on in their lives. I do try to drag them away from the modern world from time to time though and have some fun in the outdoors! What about you? Kids? Atb, Simon.
Up North -Thanks for the kind words! I really like your bow saw, nice and simple, no messing around, a simple tool that works and you can make quickly! Good job. atb, Simon.
You can build the bucksaw with the axe and folding saw, and leave the knifes and drill at home. If you need that many tools, just buy some wood while your at the store buying tools and save yourself the time walking into the woods. Good looking saw you made, you care too much about looks.
Thank you so much, Simon, I love it! As soon as the storm outside calms down, I'll go out and search for an ash-tree to make one of those buck-saws. It is incredible how easy it looks and I think it will take me a little longer as an hour, but I can live with that. Thank you again very much for this instruction and for your complete blog! And give Maggie a hug as well! Greetings from Swizerland, yours Stefan.
Hi Simon, finally got around to watching this video! Been meaning to for a while as I would love to avoid having to be clicking on someones amazon link for some folder which costs a lot and you are stuck with having to use their own replacement blades! This is far better ... cheers mate :)
Absolutely wonderful. I have a buck saw that I purchased ages ago. I love working with wood and my hands. Thank you Simon. I very much enjoy your videos. Cheers! Chuck
Mistake I made was making one for a 36" blade. Had to be wound so tight it was an accident waiting to happen and the blade squirmed about all over the shop. Time for another go - thanks! (How could 20 people dislike this !)
+The Southern Woodsman - Cheers, glad you enjoyed. I bought the auger bit with hole already in, there is a seller on eBay here in the U.K. that stocks them. I've never tried drilling through a drill bit, but I suppose with a slow speed and plenty of cutting compound it would be possible! Atb, Simon.
Just finished making a dry wood saw with a 3' Swedish bushman triumph blade we picked up from an antique store for $3 - and with reference to this video it was an enjoyable project! Thanks as always Simon, God Bless!!! Adam and Katey
I wanna do one of these this summer and am doing my research. To my pleasant surprise Simon showed up. I had discovered your channel just prior. You style is very soothing and educational. The mix between nature footage and your talking style is just right for me. This DIY was no exception. Every step was very well explained. You kept the tools to a minimum (no chisel, yes!). I believe, it will be doable without the drill bit. The cordage can stay in place with the right carving, but that will take more time to finish.
Hi Simon, Just looking back through some of your older videos. I am glad that you left teaching and are a happy man/ father/ Husband. I am also happy you are still teaching us all! You have a gift for giving us knowledge, and I for one appreciate it. Please stay safe in this time and when you can keep teaching us. Hello again from Indiana. Cheers
Nice Simon. I'll be in the woods soon, I've already got my blade and a few tools packed, and I'm planning on giving this a try. Thanks for taking the time to show us your method. Wish you the best.
I've just been for a walk with my dog up into the hills. It had been snowing and was cold but I felt compelled to sit there and do something. I wish I'd watched this video beforehand and had the right components to make a buck saw. I would still be there now. Thanks for sharing and giving me the insentive, I'll be doing it soon.
Great job there. I really like how you displayed three different cuts too 👍. I think that any video that leaves me wanting to go out and make something must be a winner !
that was a very good watch you made it look so simple ive made my own with modern tools and it took twice as long to do lol and don t look half as good as yours brill atb alb
Albert Jones -thanks mate! My workshop one took ages longer too! I was being more careful to make it 'look' nice, whereas this one is functionality first! Cheers, Simon.
That's a good skill to have, but I think bucksaws and bow saws are as outdated as a horse and buggy. I'd much rather have something like a Silky Katana. It doesn't have the depth restrictions a bucksaw or bow saw has, folds up like a pocketknife, and isn't difficult to carry. Barring this, I always preferred to use a one man crosscut short saw. It weighs more, of course, but it's not difficult to carry, and I think the job it does makes the extra weight worth in. I never have been a bucksaw or bow saw fan, and now that more modern options are available, I just don't use either.
James Ritchie - cheers James. I guess that's a fair point, there are modern options available for a price. I'm a joiner and carpenter by trade and as such use modern tools all the while and am constantly upgrading and replacing old tools with new. When I've got my outdoorsman hat on though I much prefer to distance myself from the modern where it's appropriate and get a huge enjoyment out of using more traditional tools and methods - I've not used a silky Katana, but seen them about - they do look pretty awesome!! But for me, the trusty old Bucksaw wins - each to their own I guess! I do use my Laplander a lot too. Atb, Simon.
I have to agree a wee bit with James Ritchie the silky saws are the best. However, carrying a katana around is a bit cumbersome but I have replaced my laplander with a silky pocketboy which has a tiny 13cm working blade but I find does the job quicker than a laplander and will fit in the smallest of spaces. A word of caution though be careful with the blades they can be quite brittle and will blunt if you get too much soil and grit on them but I've got 3 year old broken blades that still cut as well as my laplander.
ja only provided you can afford the cost of the replacement blade! I love and would love to use silky as I am a huge fan of japanese blade design ... just cannot afford the replacements!
Hi simon , love your enthusiasm, when you cut your mortises you could of drilled a few holes first to make it easier and a bit safer. We just took some cubs this weekend camping in a shelter, cooking on a fire, I will suggest they watch your videos. 1st Drayton cubs, only down the road from you. 😎
Thanks do much for this Simon, managed to make one finally, took two attempts and a huge struggle. Do not give up people, its not that easy as Simon makes it look :)
Thanks a million. I was looking for a buck saw video and you came through. Your method is easy enough and it uses some important basic woodsman skills. You're the best.
