Making a Frame Saw
Here?s a pretty simple frame saw I made using a 24? section of bandsaw blade tensioned across arms and stretchers made of hard maple. A frame saw can be used to resaw thick boards, or to rip wide boards. It is much more efficient than a hand saw in these applications due to its narrow kerf. The blade should be under high tension, and should emit a high-pitched ?ping? when plucked. Here?s a rough outline of how I made mine
