Bow saw question
#7
I need to replace the tensioning cord on a 12" bow saw.  What do you recommend?
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#8
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
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#9
I've been using polyfilament fishing line. Works great (at least on the TFWW style saw I built from their kit)

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#10
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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#11
(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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#12
350 tex sailmaker's string.
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