Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I am starting to restore "Big Foot" and since I am not a hand tool guy, I need some advice.http://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/18122-saving-bigfoot/ I need to cut off the base of the sculpture (as close to the bottom of the feet as possible) because it is completely rotted. I want the cut to be as clean as possible. Other than knowing I need a crosscut saw I have no idea what saw or type of saw would be best. I would rather not buy a "one off" saw and so I am looking for something that will have continued used. I appreciate your recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 How long are the feet Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 How long are the feet Bob?8" wide by 16" long. (Big Feet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Just wonder if it would fit in a 17" bandsaw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Just wonder if it would fit in a 17" bandsaw?Maybe if I were the Hulk. Big Foot is 7' x 30". Really kind of intimidating. Took everything my tractor had to get it into the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Wow.. Don't see us wrestling it thru the bands saw I've got a couple saws here that you're welcome to but, I'm not sure they're up to that task.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Access to a porta-band? Might just go chainsaw and hand planes. You would likely have to dress a hand saw cut anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Access to a porta-band? Might just go chainsaw and hand planes. You would likely have to dress a hand saw cut anyway. I thought about that, I would like to have one for other stuff that I do, but I just don't see the depth of cut working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Perhaps a sawzall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Perhaps a sawzall?Yea, that is probably where this will end, I was just hoping for a "calmer" cleaner cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Well, I have a couple hand saws you can try if you'd like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 If you're set on using a handsaw, I'd probably try a kataba. It has no spine so depth of cut doesn't matter. It's like a giant flush trim saw...you can reference off the base and will probably end up with a fairly clean and true cut if you take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 If you're set on using a handsaw, I'd probably try a kataba. It has no spine so depth of cut doesn't matter. It's like a giant flush trim saw...you can reference off the base and will probably end up with a fairly clean and true cut if you take your time.Eric,That is certainly a possibility. Any preference to brand/quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/Universal-Cut-Kataba-Saw-9-1_2-Hand-Made-by-Hishiki-Proonly-Brand/productinfo/703-24018/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks going to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I think even a panel saw would struggle with that but a cheap hardpoint 24" to 26" long would be my first try. If it doesn't work at least it won't cost much. You might find that it slices through the rot real easy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 If you're set on using a handsaw, I'd probably try a kataba. It has no spine so depth of cut doesn't matter. It's like a giant flush trim saw...you can reference off the base and will probably end up with a fairly clean and true cut if you take your time.My thought, too. That, or a ryoba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Anything that deep I've cut with a bahco bow saw/buck saw following by a regular hardpoint hand saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Can you just ask Bigfoot to step off the perch? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 I'd say a ryoba since it's got crosscut on 1 side and rip cut on the other. It's a spineless saw as well. You could also go nuts and use a bow saw, though it wouldn't leave the cleanest of cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Man that thing is so cool, I also would either give a ryoba a try or take kev up on his offer to give one of his a try. What're you do, I'd try to clean your cutting path before you get there with a brush to remove anything that my dull the teeth. A quick wand with a metal detector would also be a god idea, there is absolutely no telling what may be hiding in there. The artist easily could have busted a chunk off and screwed it back on any you'd never know till your running your saw against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the offer and advice everyone! Kev I've got this thing about borrowing tools, even if it is something I probably wont break. I just don't want to have something else to worry about. I went to Rockler today and picked up a ryoba (I think) I can't read Japanese. It is going work, got about half way though on one foot, but the rot is a lot worse than I thought so I stopped and now I am soaking the rot with wood hardener. Will let it set up for a couple of days and then get back to cutting.Brendon, it turns out that thing is somewhat of local legend we've met more people who just stop by and ask if big foot is still around. Plus my wife has become good friends with the widow of the carver and she wants to come and check my work. So no pressure at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the offer and advice everyone! Kev I've got this thing about borrowing tools, even if it is something I probably wont break. I just don't want to have something else to worry about. I went to Rockler today and picked up a ryoba (I think) I can't read Japanese. It is going work, got about half way though on one foot, but the rot is a lot worse than I thought so I stopped and now I am soaking the rot with wood hardener. Will let it set up for a couple of days and then get back to cutting.Brendon, it turns out that thing is somewhat of local legend we've met more people who just stop by and ask if big foot is still around. Plus my wife has become good friends with the widow of the carver and she wants to come and check my work. So no pressure at all!You live close enough I'd of come lent a hand.. No worries.. Good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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