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273736 Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> 2021‑05‑18 Re: Bow saw question
> https://groups.io/g/oldtools/photo/264246/3229238?p=Created,,,20,2,0,0
> 
> In general, I am happy with it, but I do have one issue.  The handle turns
> too easily.
> 

I have a vintage saw in beech with 1/4” brass pins and a 1/4” blade.  The pins
are not tapered and are not tight int heir holes - not sloppy oose, but loose.
It does a pretty good job of following a curvy line if I crank it down a bit -
no spinning around of the blade.

Ed Minch

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