03-01-2021, 02:39 PM
I need to replace the tensioning cord on a 12" bow saw. What do you recommend?
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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/it...+and+Parts Traditionally, you could use hemp or jute. Many different sources.
Still Learning,
Allan Hill 
03-01-2021, 04:22 PM
I've been using polyfilament fishing line. Works great (at least on the TFWW style saw I built from their kit)
03-01-2021, 06:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-01-2021, 06:22 PM by MauleSkinner.)
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.
Dave Arbuckle was kind enough to create a Sketchup model of my WorkMate benchtop: http://www.arbolloco.com/sketchup/MauleSkinnerBenchtop.skp
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03-02-2021, 10:50 AM
(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. |
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