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   UncleDunc | Sep 02, 2004 09:00am | #1

   Are you committed to using a turnbuckle? One alternative is a twisted string with a crossbar. Another is a wingnut on one end of the tension rod. Do a Google image search for

   "buck saw" OR "bow saw"

   and you'll see lots of pictures of all three kinds of tensioners, with turnbuckles by no means the majority.

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   Toddr | Sep 03, 2004 01:22am | #4

   I really like the look of the turnbuckle I guess. I might ask my father if he could make one that would look close enough to what I'm thinking of. Sometimes its really nice that he is a machinist. thanks

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   mike4244 | Sep 02, 2004 09:16pm | #2

   I wouldn't bother with a turnbuckle myself, but if you need one , Homedepot or Lowes sells them in many sizes. I use rope and a stick like another post mentioned.

   mike

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   Patto | Sep 03, 2004 01:22am | #3

   There is an idea around that puts a wooden collar in the string twist with a rectangular hole in it. The 'paddle' slides fairly easily throug the hole to make adjustment easier.

   I made one a few years before I bought a band saw and still use it. The best string I could find was a second hand piece of baling twine - threewraps - this stuff has no stretech and is very strong. (also comes in yellow, blue and orange depending on your source of hay)

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   mike4244 | Sep 03, 2004 05:27pm | #5

   The collar is a great idea, I'll make one for my saw.

   mike