In bushcrafting, the folding saw is a very efficient tool for sawing wood. A decent folding saw is light, portable, and fairly inexpensive. Over the course of my bushcrafting journey, I have learned a number of simple but effective techniques with the folding saw. So Today, I'm going to share these techniques with you, so lets get started
Tree-felling Cut
The Tree felling cut allows small trees can be harvested much more efficiently than with a knife or hatchet. To do so, saw halfway through the trunk on one side, then do the same on the other side. Make sure that the 2nd cut is at least a quarter inch above the first cut. With this technique, one can take down a 4 inch diameter tree in under 15 seconds with minimum effort and control the direction of the tree's fall.
2 handed cut
The 2 handed cut allows for the quick and energy efficient billeting of thicker logs. Secure the wood in the fork of a tree and use both hands and your back muscles to saw off each billet. When doing so make sure to gradually rotate the cutting angle of the saw blade to prevent binding.
Splitting Cut
The split cut allows you to split wood without a knife or hachet. First, saw halfway through the middle of a stave of wood. Then strike the wood a few times against a tree trunk until it splits cleanly along the cut.
Diagonal Cut
The diagonal cut allows for the creation of assymetric edges without a knife or hatchet. Brace a stave of wood against a tree and saw vertically downwards, keeping the saw away from your bracing hand. To prevent blade binding, make sure to use this technique on wood that is no more than 2 inches in diameter. Assymetric edges are useful for making wooding wedges, spikes, and digging sticks.
Leg brace
In the leg brace technique, step on a stave of wood and use your back muscles to saw of each billet. This techqique allows you to billet smaller diameter wood in a very quick and energy-efficient way.
Notch Cut
With the notch cut, prop the stave of wood under your feet, and saw along the flat end of the stave keeping the saw pointed downwards and away from your body. This technique is safe amd great for making notches in wood.
Conclusion:
Now I'm by no means an expert with the folding saw, but I have found these techniques to be highly effective in my bushcrafting adventures. And they might just be helpful to you as well. Anyways, thanks a bunch for watching and if you want to see more videos like this one, please like, share, and subscribe to my channel. Thanks and have a nice day!
26 сен 2024