Bow Saw
The bow frame holds a thin blade under high tension to make a long, straight cut through tree branches and trunks.
Prepare Before Use
Check the blade for any teeth bent out of alignment which will get stuck on each pull. Adjust slighly with a pliers to align correctly.
If your blade is dirty or sticky, old sap can be removed with soap or turpentine.
Clear the area below the branch before cutting, as branches and stems may catch on the way down and make unpredictable movements.
If your branch is high up or heavy, you may want to attach some rope to a higher branch to lower it more slowly. View the tree rigging video below for tips.
Tool Tips
Make a small undercut of 1-2 inches depth below branches before removing, to prevent bark from peeling back as the heavy branch falls.
Make long strokes to maximize your efficiency.
Remember to clean the saw with a brush and water if needed before returning or storing.
The bow frame holds a thin blade under high tension to make a long, straight cut through tree branches and trunks.
Prepare Before Use
Check the blade for any teeth bent out of alignment which will get stuck on each pull. Adjust slighly with a pliers to align correctly.
If your blade is dirty or sticky, old sap can be removed with soap or turpentine.
Clear the area below the branch before cutting, as branches and stems may catch on the way down and make unpredictable movements.
If your branch is high up or heavy, you may want to attach some rope to a higher branch to lower it more slowly. View the tree rigging video below for tips.
Tool Tips
Make a small undercut of 1-2 inches depth below branches before removing, to prevent bark from peeling back as the heavy branch falls.
Make long strokes to maximize your efficiency.
Remember to clean the saw with a brush and water if needed before returning or storing.
The bow frame holds a thin blade under high tension to make a long, straight cut through tree branches and trunks.
Prepare Before Use
Check the blade for any teeth bent out of alignment which will get stuck on each pull. Adjust slighly with a pliers to align correctly.
If your blade is dirty or sticky, old sap can be removed with soap or turpentine.
Clear the area below the branch before cutting, as branches and stems may catch on the way down and make unpredictable movements.
If your branch is high up or heavy, you may want to attach some rope to a higher branch to lower it more slowly. View the tree rigging video below for tips.
Tool Tips
Make a small undercut of 1-2 inches depth below branches before removing, to prevent bark from peeling back as the heavy branch falls.
Make long strokes to maximize your efficiency.
Remember to clean the saw with a brush and water if needed before returning or storing.