Cutting cabriole legs without bandsaw?

[Justin Green]

I have a 1970's model Marples 12" turning saw on its way as we speak. I've always lusted after a band saw, but that's not the direction I'm headed. All hand tools for me. I'll spend the difference on some spare blades and lots of lumber!

[Winton Applegate]

Lots of lumber is good !
You have done lots of resawing by hand then? And know what you are getting into ? And like it that way ?
I thought I would as well.
Nah dude, nah.

signed,
electron addict
(I only use a few, when I need them, to get me through the tough patches, weak character I guess) (I can quit any time) ( I'll use them just once more and then never again).

OK I ADMIT IT !
I LIKE USING MY BANDSAW !
(there . . . I said it)

PS: see photos . . . come on . . . you know you want to use electrons too try just a little.
Ha, ha all kidding aside
PPS: see photos . . . I have done this by hand but in all honesty I can not recommend it.

[Winton Applegate]

giving me an excuse to hunt for one (a bow saw)

PPPPPS: aaaaaaahh (you could make one).
Here is a quick and dirty that I made. Works great. I am sure your's would look better than mine.

I am also including a photo of my resaw frame. See last photo. Works great !
If you have two people.
How patient is your significant other ?
Mine just loves my bandsaw now that I got it.
Ha, ha.

[Justin Green]

Wow, that's a large saw! I wouldn't use this one for re-sawing, just for larger curves a coping saw is too small to do. Most of what I've built to date has required no re-sawing... I'll cross that bridge when I get there

[george wilson]

Actually,the gunsmiths in Williamsburg use hatchets for roughing out gunstocks. It was done that way in the old days. The stock would be profiled with a bow saw,then hatcheted down to where rasps and other tools could be used.

Nice job of resawing,Winton.

[Prashun Patel]

Surprised nobody's mentioned a drawknife. They're quite versatile and efficient for stock removal. Harder to sharpen than they are to use.

[Winton Applegate]

Nice job of resawing,Winton.

I wish I could take some credit for it . . .

in reality the Laguna system : guides, resaw blade and overall robustness of even their inexpensive saw is the hero here.
I just put some tension on the blade, not much actually, and push wood through it.

[Winton Applegate]

Most of what I've built to date has required no re-sawing

Then you are more than likely paying too much for your wood. Price drops off when you start buying eight quarter planks and the quality (figure and stability) can, I find, be quite a bit better.

I'll cross that bridge when I get there

You're there. I would be so bold as to say that if you are in this forum . . . you're there.