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Early Access Video: The Poor Man's Turning Saw

🕑 Added 2020-10-10 11:00:02 +0000 UTC

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James Crandall

So this is a little late, but what is that orange handled saw you are using to rip the stretcher with?

David Hamilton

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Frans van Ballegooijen

Before I start on this one, I'm searching for the blade in my own Country, and guess what. Nowhere to be found. The only thing that comes close are saw blades like this one: (paste to your browsers adress line to see the image) https://static.gamma.nl/dam/27106/123 So if you could tell me how to fabricate one from a bandsaw blade, (like you mention at the beginning), that would be highly appreciated.

Rex Krueger

Hey Dennis! Welcome! If you look at the welcome message you got upon joining, there's a link to the plan archive. And I'm about to post these new plans right now.

Rex Krueger

I've seen this video about 20 times. Frank is a god among insects.

Rex Krueger

That would totally work, but I would try to find thin band-saw blades and just cut them. Probably better to keep the saw long.

Kip Larsen

Loved the video, Rex and I'd really like to make this saw - or one like it. Here's the thing though, I live in Costa Rica and to have those blades shipped here is cost prohibitive. I can get 6 inch coping saw blades here and I was thinking about making a half scale version of the saw based on your plans. I wanted to see what you thought of that idea. Is a half scale version a crazy idea or do you think it would be functional and useful?

Will Bonner

Rex! You have to watch this video!! You will not believe the way this man cuts out dovetails with two bow saws and his use of a. scraper to cut. Unfriggen real! https://youtu.be/vKuy3NdLhlE

Mad Hamish

Just remembered a book I wanted to recommend 'Shaving Horses Lap Shaves and other Woodland Vices' the title alone makes it worth buying but there's some great plans & idea's in there. Unfortunately not available on Amazon at the mo, but available from the author (Great bloke, you'd get on well). http://seanhellman.com/product/shavehorse_book/

James Crandall

Archived plans are on Rex’s discourse page. The plan bundle will be available when the video posts on YouTube. Link is below https://rexkrueger.discourse.group/c/plans-archive/11

Mad Hamish

Personally I find the English version better to work with than the European or 'Dumbhead' I find it more versatile (and easier to build) I really look forward to seeing your take on it.

Dennis Holtby

Hi Rex, I'm pretty new as a Patron here on your site and I'm a little confused. First, I can't find any links to the Journeyman's Plan Bundle nor the Poorman;'s Turning Saw "Below in the description". (there aren't any links in the letter introducing this video either). I did find the plan for the saw in your store listed at no cost but, nothing about the 'bundle;. Also, how do I order any of your other plans 'at no cost'? Any plans I order all come with a cost attached. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Please let me know.

Rex Krueger

I will make one for sure and i think it will be English. Looks easier to build and the design just speaks to me.

Rex Krueger

That's very interesting and had not occurred to me. I was just trying to find a good joint that was also approachable.

Rex Krueger

Good advice. I am tall.

Rex Krueger

I hope I get to see it!

Kevin Esses

Great video as always Rex going to start on this one soon

Mad Hamish

Probably find that historically each had their advantages & proponents and like many other old tools probably regional/national variants. On a related topic, ever thought about making a shave horse, either the European or English style? (I don't separate Europe from England because of current political upheavals but because they're the two names for the different types I know)

Fred Gosbee

Rex, you appear to be a tall guy. When you make your pole lathe make sure the rocker arm is high enough so you won't crack your noggin.

carlo pieracci

By the way a bridle joint instead of mortise and tennon is still used and preferred in northern europe: not only bridle joint is simpler to do but it reduces the risk of twisting at the arms. My experience tells that mortise and tennon is more prone to introduce some twisting at the arms and twisting means always inaccuracy.

carlo pieracci

i did the same on my frame saws ( a bow saw is indeed a frame saw for small work) . The old time design included two arms lighter at the tops and thicker near the blade: its a better feeling for every woodworker.

Will Bonner

Good point Nic, but who knows, taking down a tree with a chisel might be therapeutic.😄 thanks

Will Bonner

That makes complete sense. Maybe I should have grabbed Pappy's turning saw instead. of the coping. But in. my defense I thought it was a bow saw for firewood.

The Poor Man

Haha, funny thing is i don't actually have any of them

Rex Krueger

I feel the same way about all of you. Really.

Rex Krueger

You could absolutely do that, but the blade is a bit wide for fine curves.

Rex Krueger

Nic it totally right, but the longer throw also makes for a MUCH smoother cut and that big wood frame adds mass and inertia to the cut. Finally, this design will tension the blade a LOT more than a standard coping saw. The difference is real.

Rex Krueger

I do my best. Thank you!

Rex Krueger

The blades are SO good. I love them.

Rex Krueger

You're totally right!

Rex Krueger

Glad you enjoyed it!

Rex Krueger

Then I suggest you hack up a bandsaw blade! Oh and I'm going to poly the stretcher to make that soft fir more durable.

Rex Krueger

Eric, they're all for you, so they might as well have your name. ;)

Rex Krueger

Glad to finally deliver!

Rex Krueger

I bet he'll love it!

Rex Krueger

Nope. Need. Really.

Rex Krueger

I think it will work great. This thing eats pine for lunch!

Rex Krueger

Only because I have such a great community behind me!

Rex Krueger

For sure. I mitigated that weight with wood choice and shaping, but the mortise and tenon version is a bit better. (Not much.)

Rex Krueger

You don't need much space to do this. You can make a short version of the Low Roman Bench and get going.

Rex Krueger

Yes, please come join the discussion!

Rex Krueger

You really might!

Rex Krueger

I enjoy it, too!

Rex Krueger

It really builds skills and creativity.

Rex Krueger

Well, I did build a complete electric lathe last summer. There's a whole video series. That might keep you busy for a bit.

Matt Evans-Koch

Thank you Rex for another tool video. Love them! I have to start getting to your videos earlier in the day. A lot of good comments above. I also am looking forward to seeing the pole lathe build. Take care, stay well and keep doing what you do. Life would be boring without you.

William Allen

Question: would not a hacksaw blade work? Refile the edge for a 24tpi rip?

Michael Bennett

I'd subscribe to that.

Nic Beurskens

Hey Will! There are a few advantages, mostly size. A coping saw works well for small work, but the extra blade length of the turning saw will be far me efficient for larger pieces. If you're cutting down a tree, a chisel would do it, but wouldn't you rather have a chainsaw? The turning saw is basically a hand powered bandsaw in a lot of ways and it can open a lot of possibilities for a small footprint for hand tool only folks. Plus, it's fun whether you work hybrid or hand only!!

Nic Beurskens

David, we would love to have you on the forum with us! Come introduce yourself and jump into the fray! There is bound to be a ton of excitement there about the turning saw, and we can all build ours together!

Will Bonner

I'm not knocking the saw! But is there a reason other than being hand made, what's the advantage over my old coping saw?

Jared Leff

as always, thanks, and you rock buddy!!

Damian Scisci

I made a bow saw in junior high wood shop, and I was so proud of that thing. Thirty years later, I just ordered the blades you linked and I'm looking forward to making my upgraded model!

Matthew Leigh

(at 4:40) I know it's not *exactly* WWFH but that handle would be perfect for chucking in a drill press for a bit of lathe-ish sanding.

The Deaf Maker

Another awesome video, thanks for sharing.

Ramin Chalili

BLO and paste wax, dude! BLO and paste wax! Awesome build, I think I'll give it a shot but I'll hqve to find the blade another way. Shipping to Greece is about 60 bucks :(

The Poor Man

You know even though I find this cool I do wish people would stop naming tools after me. JK, I totally get it make it quick, cheap an easy. I think im going tonhave to create a playlist on my YouTube called The Poor Man's tools, and collect every video out there titled "the poor man's whatever tool".

William Allen

Awesome build. Love my bow saw.

Mike M

I've been waiting for this one ever since you mentioned a few months ago it was coming!

Howard Tuckey

Great saw! I've been wanting one for some time now. And excellent idea to use *that* joint for the spreader! :-) I've been trying to decide what to make for my grandson for Christmas, and I think this may be it! Thanks for the pointer to the blades as well!

Stephen Krajewski

Hmmmm, need vs. want... need vs. want... Ok I WANT one of these (sometimes want wins over need, you know what I'm talking about, don't you?)!

James Crandall

Awesome video Rex and thank you. I have been looking forward to this since you mentioned it in your Uri build. I am in the middle of making a pine kitchen hutch and will be using this to cut the curves for the case sides. Thanks

Sean O'Neill

I’ve been waiting for you to do this build since your collaborative work with Uri Tuchman.! I’m looking forward to making one of these. Thanks again, Rex, for another great video. The hits just keep on coming!

david

OH! Great! Thank you!

James Crandall

David: you should have access to Rex’s discourse page. There you can find all of his plans plus discussions with other patrons. https://rexkrueger.discourse.group

Mad Hamish

Amongst the tools left by my step father is a very old turning saw (which I can't lay my hands on today) The difference is that the stretcher has tenons on and the arms had a mortice. The mortice is loose to allow adjustment is the string/blade alignment but tight enough t'other way to prevent a sideways movement. (Hope that makes sense) Advantage being it ends up narrower and a lot lighter.

david

I understand that - but where are they released? Where can I get acces to older plans? Do you know?

Tsani Rósenov Sábev

He speaks in the present tense, but he'll release them when the video is uploaded on YouTube. If I do not err, that'll be on thursday.

Andrew Parsons

Wow that's a pretty saw. I can't wait for when I have space to start trying to make things.

david

Thats a really nice build and a great video. Thank you! I really want to check thet plan-bundle, and as you mention ind the end of the video, they are free for me as a petreon, right? But I can't figure out how? I've been over my email- and notification-settings and I've been through the spam-filter. Im sorry to be the boring one in the discussion-forum - but how do I get my hands on those plans? Thanks again for making great content!