Just wondering if any members have used or still use the old style bow saw that was famous when pulpwood was cut to length in the woods. I grew use learning to use a bow saw, later learned to use bar. We had several, Husky 65, Homelite Super Wiz 66, McCullough, don't remember the model, still have it, needs work, and dad finally bought a new saw back in 97-98, 029 Stihl, still use it today. Post some pics, if you have any.
I don't have a bow saw, they are a rare thing here where I live. What are the advantages of a bow bar? Also it seems I never see them advertised for sale on the web, nor have I ever seen one for sale in a sawshop or boxstore. I would like to run one just to see what it's about.
They have pretty much been outlawed nowadays, because of the greater kickback risk. You could buy them up till 1998-99 or so. When we bought ours the dealer couldn't put it on the saw for you, they could only sell them. They work really well for cutting smaller trees laying on the ground, as you cut with he nose of the bar and it wouldn't pinch. Back in the day, most pulp wood was cut about 80", I think, and loaded on small trucks, 1 ton or 2 1/2 ton. They had a single or double rack and a boom winch with cable for skidding and loading logs. The trucks then hauled to the wood yard and it was loaded on railcars for shipment to the mill. Next time I use ours, I'll try to get a picture.
I dont have a Bow Saw, seen them before but never used it anyhow. Love older saws, even though they just aint getting enuff attention like this one...
