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Bow saw question - Mike Brady - 03-01-2021
I need to replace the tensioning cord on a 12" bow saw. What do you recommend?
RE: Bow saw question - AHill - 03-01-2021
It really depends on the size of your bow saw. Smaller bow saws would use smaller diameter line. Below is a link from Tools for Working Wood - who sells a smallish 12" bow saw.
Tools for Working Wood bow saw line:
https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/GT-BOWS.XX/Gramercy+Tools+Bow+Saw+Kits+and+Parts
Traditionally, you could use hemp or jute. Many different sources.
RE: Bow saw question - msweig - 03-01-2021
I've been using polyfilament fishing line. Works great (at least on the TFWW style saw I built from their kit)
RE: Bow saw question - MauleSkinner - 03-01-2021
I use mason line for both the 12” as well as the larger ones. I started off with 80-lb test braided fishing line on the 12” ones, which also works well. I think it’s a little too small diameter for the larger saws just due to the number of turns on the windlass that it takes.
RE: Bow saw question - Mike Brady - 03-02-2021
(03-01-2021, 06:21 PM)MauleSkinner Wrote: I use mason line for both the 12” as well as the larger ones. I started off with 80-lb test braided fishing line on the 12” ones, which also works well. I think it’s a little too small diameter for the larger saws just due to the number of turns on the windlass that it takes.
Thanks for the replies. Just what I needed.
RE: Bow saw question - CStan - 03-04-2021
350 tex sailmaker's string.