A good bow saw is a wonderful thing. A good blade in a nice frame is an even MORE wonderful thing. Making a bow saw or a frame saw or even a small coping saw isn't difficult as long as you have the right hardware. Here is the right hardware. We designed these brass pins for a turning saw of our own design that uses 12" cross-pined blades (just like coping saw blades only longer). We also wanted to be able to handle a range of blade sizes, so these pins have a hook for cross-pinned blades, as well as a 1/16" hole for mounting drilled blades. The slot for the blades is .030". Our blades and coping saw blades will fit easily in the slot. For thicker blades you can always grind the ends a little thinner. The pins have a wide shoulder to take the tension of the saw. Behind the shoulder the shaft has grooves and a flat for an interference fit so once a handle is glued in, it will not twist or pull off. Overall the pins are about 2 3/4" of which the front part of the shaft with the hook is 1 7/8" long.

For blades to make your own bow saw click the accessory link below. For our design documents, plans, and general instructions click here. Made in USA.