> I built one of those frame resaws
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> Anyway, I gave it a test drive
> on a short length of
> 4/4 maple board. So far so
> good, but I wasn't quite sure how
> to get it to track in a straight line
> (in the axis parallel to the board's
> length).
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> If I proceed entierly by hand,
> what's the best technique to
> avoid blade wander ?

Hi David.
Take this with a grain of salt since I have never done said task but
I do recall a description of how to complete it.  Apologies to the
original poster, I have no access to my saved copy and I can't recall
your name.
Anyhow, start be scribing a line around the board which marks where
you want to cut.  But the board in a vice with face perpendicualar to
the floor and length parallel to the floor. Grap you tenon saw and start
at one of the top two corners.  Cut downwards on a 45 degree angle until
the saw kerf extends about half-way through the board.  Flip the board
over and grab your tenon saw again.  Cutting on the same end downward at
45 degrees until the new saw kerf entends just into first one you cut.

Now, use your frame saw.  Place the saw in the new kerf.  The  kerf on
the underside will keep the blade on track.  Just follow the line on
the top.  Continue cutting at 45 degrees until the blade just about
starts cutting the line on the underside.  I say just about because if
it starts cutting the line, there will be nothing to keep it on  track.
Just flip the board over and repeat,  again at 45 degreees. use an
iterative process until you make it through.  If this is not clear I can
try and explain it another way.  Take care and Happy Holidays
-michael

Michael R Shortreed
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