Bushcraft Bucksaw Build

[@TheRubenkj]

5years after the video was published I am here to learn something new! Love this channel, I know that if it’s bushcraft Dan has a video about it. This is definitely my go to KZbin channel. 😊

[@terrycheek4097]

Thank you. looks like a skill that can be repeated by just about anyone from beginner to advanced experience.

[@WayPointSurvival]

Definitely a better saw than the bow saw on the last video, it looks better also. Awesome. Good job.

[@ophirdude4342]

While I probably won't carry the saw blade, that certainly does not mean I think poorly of your video. On the contrary, I find the creativity of your videos to be truly inspirational. Had I not watched your video, I would have said there is no way to build a bushcraft bucksaw (I've seen other videos that I question whether or not they were sturdy enough to do "man sawing". Great video and please keep doing them. They are super educational.

[@MWoodslore]

This is about the best Saw Build vid ive seen so far.Great Channel

[@nicolehervieux1704]

Woodslore Shady : same, a very good video!

[@natfoote4967]

This is the best design I've seen for a bow saw you're going to build on-site, use for a couple of days, and then discard the wood parts when you leave. Outstanding. You taught me something new today.

[@dannyh9010]

Tonight I made my first ever buck saw using the Coalcracker design. I got a dead standing stick that came down off of one of my maples. To make it, I only used the saw blade, my knife and #36 bankline. It turned out great! It is a sturdy and easy to build design. Thanks for the help!

[@lindaclark5911]

Perpendicular,obtuse, thankyou danno well done. You myfriend are a born teacher.😀

[@Occupuyourspine]

seeing this inspired me to make a frame for the pocket chainsaw I sure had fun making the frame btw chainsaw blades are not suitable for using in a frame. it is more gnawing than sawing. I was daunted by other bush crafters explanations yours got through to me and that is how I came to make my first buck saw frame.

[@Occupuyourspine]

Thanks to this video I completed a buck saw using a pocket chainsaw blade. I would not carry it & likely will never use it I only made it for the enjoyment bushcraft style of doing so.🤠

[@MrNatureboy2010]

The best tutorial I've seen for this project. Very simple and concise as compared to others constructing the same tool. Built this today for myself in less than 45 min. and that's including finding and processing the raw materials. Worked fantastic , Great instructional video !

[@TCat-ve9qi]

Of all the builds I’ve seen this one is the best just bc it requires low skill so if your tired or weak it can still be made without much dexterity and also bc it’s simple. I’ll be using this one from now on when I pack in just my blade, thanks!

[@timjames9567]

Very cool. I always wondered how to make a buck saw. Thanks!

[@normalmi2296]

Thank you Dan for all the knowledge that you give for free.

[@eddiezero1403]

This is my favorite video of 2020. Thanks Dan.

[@bombproofbushcraft]

Way easier than making a buck saw with all the cutting , knife work and saw work. This build is pretty cool Dan. Looking forward to seeing the schedule this upcoming year. Gotta get more coalcracker time!!!

[@EnduranceRoom]

I got to see someone use this design last week at the advanced survival class at the Pathfinder School. It came out great and they said it cut like a steel framed saw. Definitely going to give this try next time I put one together.

[@Macovic]

Must be one of best so far

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Woohoo hoooooooooo!!! Nice one Dan!!! Tool box idea!

[@HalfPaceOutdoors]

Hey new sub here! I actually found your video while I was searching for "diy buck saw" this is really cool! I'm a handicapped outdoorsman and I just started my own channel on here. Another outdoor channel, except trying to raise awareness about handicap people outdoors. I just wanted to say this makes me want to go bushcraft one instead of heading for the garage! Awesome video! My son and I love this kind of stuff so you're on our evening watchlist now!

[@bearbushcraftuk5848]

Awesome idea, not seen one made this way before. 🐻👍🏼

[@trollmcclure1884]

The center piece is so high. The reversed lever is not what you want to keep it tense but it's very good and easy enough to actually make in the woods. Good.

[@1noryb]

Love it! I was expecting mortises, but this is much easier, especially considering my carving skills.

[@blackhatbushcraft]

I absolutely love the use of the Canadian Jam Knot Dan! I have seen several different methods of making a bucksaw over the years but I think this really does simplify the process. It is such a useful knot and this add one more great use for it. I look forward to trying this. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@normhiebert7378]

By far the best so far, congratulations!

[@0311cmc]

Dude..cool design!! Love that its so simple. Big fan of buck saws!!

[@edwardstagner1021]

Nice job ! I made one mors Kohanski type with a V on the crossbar and matching on the horizontal handles used Old key rings for the saw blade work pretty good.Mors couldn’t say enough about that jam knot.

[@kevinjoyce9502]

Thanks Dan!

[@johnkillen588]

OUTSTANDING!

[@edwardstagner1021]

I think you should call it the coalcracker Bucksaw since I have never seen that style anywhere else. Keep up the good work.

[@thingsofsuch]

Edward Stagner I think he does at the end lol but you know it is a Dan made machine indeed.

[@Rumblestrip]

I'm jealous, wish I had the time and property to do stuff like this... Thanks Dan.

[@earlelzy7243]

Just another way to make this is very helpful.

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

Great video!

[@norbertocoronel8885]

Very good Man! Tanks fot this video.

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good, Thank you very much

[@tphvictims5101]

I went to the local dollar store and picked up a bucksaw. 😀 Excellent videos.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Outside the box. Looks strong enough

[@CFWaittoleave]

Yep it’s cool and it works.

[@sofakinggood5829]

Out friggin standing

[@lauraweiss7875]

I plan on making one of these in the UP in a few weeks. Awesome instructional.

[@MWoodslore]

You live in the Yoop?

[@lauraweiss7875]

I’m in northern IL but I go up north as often as possible. Staying a few nights in an off grid cabin on Superior in Nov. Lots of beautiful birch up there.

[@russellrlf]

Better explain what the UP is to the rest of America (at least those outside Michigan area) lol

[@benterwellen]

both of the saw videos have been great, ty for sharing

[@shanesmyth1048]

I would like to see if you could make a buck saw using a pocket chainsaw blade. Just a thought.

[@Occupuyourspine]

Same here I just got a pocket chain saw & will try to make a frame for it doubt if it will work as the huge teeth will likely need a lot of force to cut? I will still try making a frame & see.

[@Occupuyourspine]

I did it made a frame fer the chainsaw blade. Sure enjoyed making the frame but alas not suitable. I could only gnaw not saw. 2 inch green spruce took too long a time even though my saw has a tooth & raker on each link for those with less teeth a frame could never work well enough. It was a fun unsuccessful project. I sure dig the pocket chainsaw new versions.

[@josephmaschari1073]

Great Series on the saw and blade,

[@marleneplatcek6364]

Great looking saw

[@lorriewatson7423]

Love these!

[@jasonw.perkins3490]

Excellent. Thanks for the video

[@pastorbillyparham]

Great video thanks

[@kennethrosbury2819]

Awesome saw really easy to I like the attention to detail

[@jeremydean6103]

Awesome video's. I like that you're quick to the point and teach interesting skills. Sometimes really long video's from my other subscriptions don't get watched because I don't always have the time to sit for 30+min's watching a video.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Thanks.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

excellent job sir!!!thanks for posting..safe journeys

[@blutosspinach6475]

EXCELLENT BOWSAW

[@jeremynorman5329]

Thank you. Excellent video, good tips

[@markmccarty9505]

Morning !

[@peteoxoutdoors1192]

Great vid dan mate. As always. Definitely guna give that a bash next time iam out. I also like the stop knots you put on the Canadian jam. Never thought of that. Cheers bud 🤘

[@faridandang]

Nice knowledge👍👍👍👍

[@Friedrich-wu4mk]

Hello, you are making very nice and interesting videos. Greetings from Germany. Friedrich

[@andreashobby]

great work !

[@scottwendt3282]

Nice, best one I've seen out there.

[@travisward8319]

Keep It Stupid, Simple! I like it quite a bit. It's going on the project list for sure.

[@grimreaper6557]

awesome tip thanks Dan keep up the great videos

[@Thatsmisteroldguytou]

I like this.

[@douglasmaccullagh1267]

I really need to study that Canadian Jam Knot!!

[@mrwes100]

Not much to study. One overhand knot with a small tag end, and tie another over the loose end, close to the second. B00M.

[@thingsofsuch]

Douglas MacCullagh we all do ...

[@naturalrightsnotconstituti3556]

What y’all are calling a “Canadian jam knot”, looks just like a “slip knot”, right? That looks just like the way I make my “slip knot”.

[@phillipmerritt1428]

Really good looking saw looking forward to trying it keep up the good videos. Thanks gingdah

[@hogue3666]

Holy hell that's cool.

[@brentweigelt5365]

Killer Tip!!!

[@FERALDOG4]

Love it

[@Vlad-ji8rj]

Неплохая пила получилась.

[@DougPalumbo]

Perfect instruction! Great video!

[@dizzy897]

Bow saw has evolved

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good build Dan

[@malcolmsmith9232]

Brilliant!

[@albertlevy3721]

I made one it works but do like this one. Although its not pack-able I like it.

[@halfcrazyoldchristianredne895]

Very impressive.

[@larryharlson3721]

great information thank you.

[@burstfireno1617]

Very nice man :) if somehow we could collaps this and reuse it in the field. That would make it even more awsome!

[@281covfefe5]

Field expedient 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MichaelR58]

Thanks for sharing !

[@spider5001]

Great video and idea🙂

[@bowdiersackett6433]

Seems easier than cutting v in center and posts and matching cuts

[@rbux1636]

Can you explain why you have a key ring and a small stick on the blade side? You never explained this in the video. Update: He did explained it in his bowsaw video so it's worth checking out if you were confused like I was.

[@litahsr.8226]

I like that

[@joe-pg6jx]

Seems easy enough but I would've done some square notches on the uprights and cross beam it might just be me but I think that would've made better stability in the buck saw

[@rickschuman2926]

You mean a frame saw. The buck is the thing you set the log on for sawing.

[@thingsofsuch]

Indeed upgraded saw build, sure is simple (enough), got to get myself to practice knot tying though. If one were less knowledgeable and had no practice with that Canadian knot ... what would be a second way to lash the upright parts to the main crosspiece? I would (as I am really not a knot guy 🙅🏾‍♂️) just go across back and forth a bunch until I had similar results and just tie off the end (having made sure to leave myself some from the start) using the inner strands from the para-cord or another strong twine like that black stuff you have. Think that would suffice given a lack of experience with the knot you used?

[@natedog45678]

For the uprights and the horizontal piece j notched them in...but that's just me carving around the fire

[@Macovic]

What about sawing ends instead of splitting?

[@WinStunSmith]

Very cool. I’m not a fan of those damn folding saws, and the collapsible bow saws - rugged as they are - are a bit annoying to pack and lug around. Now I find out I can just pack a saw blade and make a bow saw or buck saw if I need either. 👍

[@dustinbesser4780]

Awesome, Dan! What exactly are the benefits of a bucksaw over a bowsaw? I figure the added weight on the front could be beneficial, but I can't think of anything else right offhand.

[@jamesedwards1588]

Nice

[@marioz8132]

Hi I just wanted to ask is it possible to cut dry wood with a green wood blade?

[@joec2442]

How long a blade?

[@forestwarrior4542]

I like!!!

[@wmustafatube]

It has several flows . It is much stronger to use tongue and groove rather than ties to mount the wooden pieces. The location of the joint is not correct . It creates a shorter arm for the tightening band. It should be in the middle to create enough leverage..

[@KingdomPropertyMaintenance124]

Its good to angle the uprights when you tie them on idk just an idea i tryed it and the blade doesnt always get too tight. Any other ideas ?

[@rocksteady2054]

So when will these be on the coalcracker site? And how much?

[@go2yadramah415]

honestly feel this style of making a bucksaw is way to cumbersome and frankly I would a void it like crazy because it involves to much play with the whole jam knot in order to secure the uprights and the parallel together. I just feel it it far better to make the bucksaw using friction and tautness of the main twist cord and just cut a vertical on both ends of the parallel while carving a slot on the upright to fit into. I dont mean to be bashing here but when it comes to bushcraft its not about how many ways can you make a bucksaw but rather which ones are the easiest and most efficient way to make one. I'm not saying Bushcraft is simple as this is obviously not the case as there are many talented guys out there who carve and make alot of awesome things as we see on the internet. But I feel Coalcraker that making videos we should present the best and most reasonable methods even showing off their complexity at times. And no I am not a keyboard ninja I post videos too. LOL

[@Calchick7]

where to get the saw blade and how long is it please?

[@Occupuyourspine]

get the longest one available with a tooth & raker on every link.

[@angelus_solus]

I would have wrapped the saw blade with a piece of cloth and used it to cut slots instead of batoning them. Not that I'm against batoning, mind, but why make things more complicated than they need to be? Besides, cutting the slots eliminates any danger of over-splitting, saving you the cordage you'd have used instead, and gives you a perfect fit in the process.

[@Tom-ic7hw]

who make a good one man crosscut saw not really looking for camp saw but processing some wood at home without chainsaw

[@TheRealKingDong]

I dont under stand how the blade just doesnt slide back and forth.........