A complete frame for a 15" buck saw build. Includes the stretcher, both handles (cheeks), the toggle, and dowel 'pegs' that get inserted into the blade to hold it in place against the handles. Only thing you'll need that's not part of this kit, is some cordage and the sawblade itself.

Total dimensions of assembled saw: 38cm x 28cm 4cm

To assemble, insert Stretcher inserts into corresponding holes in each handle. Insert blade into slots in base of handle, pushing all the way down into the slot. Secure with two dowel 'pegs' as shown in the pictures. Loop cordage through tops of handles and through Toggle. Pull cordage tight until you see the bottom of the handles pushing firmly up against the dowels. Tie off the cordage. Use the toggle to wind the cordage as taut as you feel safe doing, then let the toggle rest up against the Stretcher crossbeam. (You want the blade to be under as much tension as you can so it doesn't warp while sawing). You can completely dissassemble it for portability to take into the backcountry!

My version I printed in ABS (solid) totalled 537g in weight; yours will vary based on chosen material (as will the inward flex at the top from the tension).

Some of these prints are long. Angle them corner to corner to get the best fit on your print bed; but even then, you'll need a large format printer capable of printing something up to 34.9 cm long (longest single print is the stretcher, the cross-beam section)

I recommend printing in ABS. PLA will technically work, but make sure you operate/store the saw in no more than room temperature, as heat will soften the PLA and permanently deform it from the tension from the winded cordage up top. As well, different materials will showcase different amounts of flex as tension is put on them--just note that some flex is normal (you want the blade to be under tension).

Print as oriented in the files (rotating on the build plate to fit as needed), as you want the layers to be directly perpendicular to the forces applied to them for maximum strength. You also need to print in 100% infill, or this print will fail under load. Supports are needed for the stretcher's end inserts, and possibly for the inside top face of the insert receiver on the handles.

Mike S

Mike S