Hemp
Hemp string wrapped around a tensioning toggle on a Marples bow saw. The saw frame is in the shape of an H. Across the bottom of the H is the location of the saw blade and across the top is the string, wound tight with the toggle. The toggle is kept tight by slipping it down a bit, to rest on the stretcher (horizontal) piece of the frame.
Where the tension is now, a pluck of the blade will emit a sound similar to a low guitar note.
The total size of the saw is 16 inches by 12 high with 4 inch handles extending out each side.
This image is two inches wide.
Hemp
Hemp string wrapped around a tensioning toggle on a Marples bow saw. The saw frame is in the shape of an H. Across the bottom of the H is the location of the saw blade and across the top is the string, wound tight with the toggle. The toggle is kept tight by slipping it down a bit, to rest on the stretcher (horizontal) piece of the frame.
Where the tension is now, a pluck of the blade will emit a sound similar to a low guitar note.
The total size of the saw is 16 inches by 12 high with 4 inch handles extending out each side.
This image is two inches wide.