Bandsaw or not bandsaw, that is the question !

[mand0ralen]

hello, i am thinking to build my first bow this christmas ... however, i do not own a bandsaw for that, and they seems to be quite expensive here (if you want something usable).

I was thinking to use a fixed circular saw for the laminations and the limbs. do you think it might be possible ? any feedback or use of the circular saw ?

Your help will be much appreciated.

best regards,

M

[Swissbow]

Hi M, am I right you want to cut your own lams ? You can use a table saw if you don't have a band saw. For cutting out the limbs there are different options. On my first bows I have used an electrical jig saw with a metal blade and it worked out fine. Just a bit more sanding to do. On my internet page you can find a build along on how I have done it. Check out the download section for the longbow build along.

http://swissbow.com/

BTW: Nice to see someone else from Switzerland here on trad gang  :-)

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Andy

[Grantumu]

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[walkabout]

i agree with swissbow you can cut lams with a table saw with some planning ahead. a coping saw will work for some of the profile cutting, but so will a jig saw if you have access to one.either way just remember to give yourself enough room to clean up with a sander or similar hand tools, power tools can ruin a bow quickly if youre too hasty. good luck and keep us posted on your progress.