Saw bike mounts?

[clarkenstein]

After some very unsuccessful googling I was curious if anyone has any ideas for mounting a bow saw to the mountain bike. I have a 21” bow saw that I currently strap to my pack with JORBAnds. It’s a little weird while riding and I don’t know how I feel about crashing with a saw on my back. Anyone have any ideas other than buying a different type of saw?

I don’t want it all permanent, just for solo tree/branch removal like what is needed now on my local spots. I was thinking of strapping it to the bike with whatever I have laying around, but I know I’ll cut corners or something and end up with a saw on my leg or wrecking the paint.

All I have been able to find is chainsaw mounts for motorcycles.

 

[Patrick]

google folding bow saw.

 

[clarkenstein]

Hmmm - price is higher than one would expect

 

[Sven Migot]

Get a Sven Saw
(no, not my invention, but I have one)

 

[clarkenstein]

Get a Sven Saw
(no, not my invention, but I have one)

How do you like it? How thick of a trunk can it get through?

 

[Patrick]

A jorba branded one might be a nice fund raiser.

 

[Sven Migot]

How do you like it? How thick of a trunk can it get through?

I like it a lot. Take it backpacking. Blade is super sharp and frame is strong. I've cut 6"-8" logs. Cuts well. Light weight. Replacement blades are available.

 

[clarkenstein]

A jorba branded one might be a nice fund raiser.

Well damn. That’s a great idea.

 

[moose35]

@Kaleidopete has saws mounted to his bikes.
I believe he uses silky saws

 

[HiFiGuy]

You could also make sheath for the blade to make it “safe” during transport. Go to Home Depot and get like 1” vinyl tubing and slice it on one side then slide it over the blade. Although that Sven saw is pretty cool.

 

[soundz]

on the crankset + video

 

[ebineezer]

I have one of these and it’s awesome!

http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Folding-Curved_2/Bigboy-2000-XL-Teeth#sthash.FiWbqFAq.dpbs

 

[grilledcheeseking]

Definitely Sven Saw. Or one of these packs:

 

[extremedave]

Off topic but experienced trail hacker @ReggieHammond was impressed with my Corona folder rs7245. Fits in a butt pack or Velcro to the frame.

 

[trailhead]

Sawyering with Handsaws
I have not had much luck with Bow Saws (sven)..blade is too thin and binds easily.
The new saws with double row teeth ( silky, corona ..etc) are very efficient.
Just be careful out there....look closely at what you are clearing...there are trees bent over under great tension that can take your head off.
The order in which you cut things can be very important.
Leave the big stuff for the chainsaw crew.....
don't start a job you can't finish as you may be making it more unsafe then before.
Use proper form and body mechanics
Don't get impatient with the handsaw...if you are over doing it and your hand slips off the handle, you hand is going to get ripped up real bad..so consider a saw with the built in hand guard.

Here are some procedures to review:

https://www.fs.fed.us/about-agency/regulations-policies/saw-policy

 

[rick81721]

I 3rd the folding silky saw reco - I got one based on Pete's advice and it cuts really well. I've gone thru trees 8+" diameter

 

[Reggie]

Definitely Sven Saw. Or one of these packs:

I have this pack....it's awesome. Fits a battery hedge trimmer just as easily as the chainsaw.

Off topic but experienced trail hacker @ReggieHammond was impressed with my Corona folder rs7245. Fits in a butt pack or Velcro to the frame.

Dave; that thing cut those limbs like they were warm butter.

 

[rlb]

I have the smaller Sven saw, bought it after Sandy but never got a whole lot of use from it. It's nice and sharp, but it is a bit flimsy as noted. The compact storage is a great feature. The silky saws do look pretty nice....

 

[clarkenstein]

Those silky saws do look very nice. $100 tho? That’ll cut into my wallet more than it will into trees.

 

[stb222]

Foldable silky saw, in Codura case, in jersey pocket, done.