I loved that you actually did the math to figure out the lengths and the Lego demo was a great touch too!!

Awesome design and video... going to try to make one over the Xmas break! Couple quick notes/suggestions: 1. to clean up the edges of cut ends/drilled holes, just hit it with a lighter or propane torch, smooths right out with no sanding. And 2. When cutting bolts down, thread the nut onto the bolt first, then when you cut the excess off and unthread the nut, it cleans up the thread as it comes off.

I love the simple and elegant design that has been incorporated into its overall effective design; now one can also use the three sixteenth inch threaded steel rod along with wing nuts threaded on each end to tighten and tension against the top portion of buck saw frame; this is something that will add great strength, versatility and durability to the buck saw design since it directly reinforces the top portion of the buck saw frame design in particular.

Thanks for all your testing, and comments! Wow, for some reason I had never considered that the blade could fit in there alongside the center bar, instead of in a slot inside it. Great idea, as it makes the whole thing simpler! The slot in the centerbar is one of those dangerous/difficult steps, so it's great to remove that. Plus I bet since the center bar flexes less the finished saw will be stronger. I'll have to try it! (might be enough room to store an extra blade, using this method?)

Great video! If you use 2 ropes for tightening you can eliminate nearly all racking. Just drill holes 1 inch from each end of your "spreader", then tie ropes from those holes to the holes in the top of each handle (making an X with your ropes). You can use the same tightener configuration, but it would dramatically improve stability.

Idea improvments, also I didn't cut a slot in the cross bar for the blade to store in, I just bolt it inside one handle then slip in the cross bar and the slide on the other handle. Line up the holes in the handle with the holes in the blade and your all set. Also means I didn't have to drill the off center holes.

Love your math line... That was so great... Good job.

Good stuff there! Can't wait to try one this week!!

EDIT to my comment: so today I was watching your video again and I realized that I accidentaly cut the center bar hole on the string side of the handle and not the blade side. Luckily I was able to cut new slots on the other end of the handle and flip everything over. The saw winds up real tight with NO frame wobble. (I guess I should measure twice, cut once). I can't wait to get back out in the woods and use the saw again. Thanks for the video.

aschwally, This was a really good video. I like your design. A bucksaw is a very handy item to have in the bush. Your pvc design is easy to make, light weight, compact and appears to be durable. Even if it should break a new one can be made. A real common sense idea. You get a commonsensehomestead big thumbs up.

Well done I like the way you made the saw the last time i made one was way back when and made of wooh so now I can give PVC a try when I get the chance :>

Going on a hike in the mountains of West Virginia this coming weekend. Anyway, took your idea and made a saw or myself and my buddy! Great idea, the saw works awesome. Looking forward to trying it out in the trip! Thanks!!!

Excellent concept and craftsmanship!!

All metal ones run around $ 30 , breakdown. Yours should do ok if you don’t treat it like a lumberjack. Time and a little tweaking will tell. SUGGEST extra eye bolt and two extra nuts or a small magnet. I was awake in math just don’t remember that part. Good vid with good tips !! cheers

“How do you do it?... math!” 🤣😂🤣 that was great. Lol as you were saying it I was like “basic trig?...” 👍🏻😁

Nice JOB! your the man glad you made it coz that was what I wanted can't wait to do it thanks ✏📐🥇🏆

That’s the best design I’ve ever seen!! I’ve been looking to make a takedown saw. The only change I plan to do is make to top pieces of the storage tube interlocking by heating the ends and forcing them together. But it’s probably ridged enough without them being locked together. Either way it’s a fantastic design!! Totally gonna make one!!

Very well done. I'll try to make one for me. I thought to wood. PVC becomes more compact. Thanks for the post.

Nicely done sir. Adding this to my future project list.

Great video. Thank you, I'm gonna try to make one of these for my upcoming kayak camping trip.

You might try taping the crossbeam pipe when cutting the mitre to prevent it from shattering. Great video!

Great video and good product! Thanks for sharing.

Nice one brother. Good job here

great video, I think I,m going to make one also.

Good idea! Great informative vid!

Thanks for this very educational video. ; )

Great piece of work! I would prefer wing nuts on the blade bolts, but then my fingers are old and cranky sometimes. :)

To cut the slot in the centre cross piece you can hot glue it to a 2x4 or 2x2 to act as a guide when you push it through the blade.

For the windlass you can use a tent peg. Might not be cheaper but you might have some already

Honestly I'd love it if YOU gave me feedback after using it YOUR way! It is strong and sturdy and I haven't had any issues, but I also am eager for other people to send me their experiences with use. I haven't had the eyebolt holes loosen up at all. You should be able to carry an extra blade easily if you need to, also. I think if you were a professional logger you might prefer a steel bowsaw :-) but this design is compact and light for backpacking, and still strong.

Haha, a "Schwally Saw!" :-D Do me a favor, and let me know how the construction goes and if you have any suggestions. Also, if you have any improvements on the design after your crew uses them!

Fantastic idea. Thank you for the inspiration. I made one almost identical to yours, but with less math involved. lol. Instead of bolting through the handles, I made slits just big enough for the ends of the blade to pass through and put quicklinks in the holes outside the pvc frame. I used the same cross piece in the middle. I left the pvc connector fastened to the handle side. I cemented end caps to both handles and put eye-bolts through them. I used paracord for the tensioning cord, and when stowed, the cord makes a good shoulder strap. Over all mine is about 25 inches long, which is the same length as my pack axe, so it works out great.

@Survivalvideos1 Yeah, making a saw in the bush is a whole different level! Would be an especially helpful skill if your current saw broke while you were out there. You have a vid of what you made?

Well I finally broke down and made one of these saws. The process was pretty easy following your video but I think my craftsmanship leaves something to be desired. The saw frame is a little and the frame shifts during use. I think the holes for the cross bar are where it is moving.

i live in Canada..question..would this pvc piping shatter in the cold? im not sure..im really no expert with this piping?? please help..thank you ..great video..i love how it all collapses into the piping..Beauty!!!

nice

I haven't had a problem yet, but I have to confess I have not used either of mine extensively. Maybe you could help by field testing it, and then reporting back how it holds up? I would love that kind of feedback! So far the design seems good, but I'm always willing to make improvements!

I've been thinking about making a buck saw and today it occurred to me that PVC should work. KZfaq didn't let me down. This is an outstanding saw and your video is really thorough and informative. Thank you. Also, have you had a chance to find out if ducktape works?

I was wondering if youve used this saw in the field, I like the design and the lightness of it, and the fact everything fits inside the pvc, I was wondering if it will hold an extra blade on the inside of the pvc and also, Is it strong? As in will it consistantly take down 6 inch trees or larger/smaller etc? Also I was wondering about the screws in the pvc, Over time does it woller out the holes from the screws in the pvc from use? All in all Im wondering how this saw holds up under use. ThankU

How much would you charge to make one of these saws for someone?

Have pvc pipes gotten way more expensive since this video or it just me?

what about 3 pieces of wood which slot or joint together and the blade id imagine you could make it much more compact and do away with the string /twine ..

I have also made takedown buck saws in that fashen but I used maple hardwood. You have a very good design by useing PVC, I may have to copy it from you if that is ok?

CHIPMUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please do! That's the point, to share knowledge and ideas. If you have additions or improvements, please comment on them here.

Why?

what is the finished weight?

isent PVC much weaker then wood? and the pont of an woden fream swa is its easy to meck in hte wods (Im just an boring gay that what to gett work dun as esy as I can)

The design is wrong, the centre bar needs to be MUCH higher up to cut large logs. The trapezoid is exactly the same strength as the square in your demonstration, all you proved is you didn't finish high school ! lol

warm it with a heat gun and use a razor knife see my pvc vid works good

It's myth I'm using now I don't have anymore teeth 🎉😢😮