My BOAT and BOAT SAW.Update 5/7/09

[Oneswunk]

I wasn’t going to make this it’s on thread but my saw kicks ass so hear we go.

In no order
1.Matches
2. Couple toothpicks
3.Wire
4.3 Screw driver bits
5.Tactical black tweezers
6.Bandages
7.Niomycin
8.Tiewraps
9.2 blades for the BOAT SAW
10. BOAT SAW handle (not pictured)
11. Med tape
12.PVP iodine wipes
13. 2 razor blades taped in lid with striker.
14.Burn jel

Now on to my little saw. (First design will update as I improve it)








Thats all for now.
O Ya it all packed up.

Thanx for tuneing in.
Have a nice day.

(Sorry crappy cell pix wife has cam)

[Keith B]

Nice saw. I amy copy that design from you. What do you have for holding the screwdriver bits?

[somberbear]

hum might have to try my hand at this too... i had some super agressive carbide bits that would chew threw nearly any thing given time and will... i think i could use those with this too...

[BobtheBreaker]

No food, no water, no means of communication...

[Asininity]

Pretty sweet! How exactly did you make the handle for the saw?

Also you should throw in water purification tablets. Dirt cheap and really small you could easily fit them in there. Maybe a plastic freezer bag with paracord wrapped around it on the outside?

[prepper7]

Nice little kit and saw. How about something for water... one of those oven bags (they fold quite small and can be cut down to qt-sized to save even more space), a wire tie, and a few water purification tablets?

[Oneswunk]

More on the saw tomorow.
Water tabs great idea,food ? its a BOAT what am I gona
fit in there?
Bags,tape and cord will be added to the outside.
Thanx all

[BobtheBreaker]

More on the saw tomorow.
Water tabs great idea,food ? its a BOAT what am I gona
fit in there?
Bags,tape and cord will be added to the outside.
Thanx all

Its usually a small hard candy or a tea bag. Theoretically you could grind up a some electrolyte powder with a multivitamin and put it in a little stamp bag.

[Oneswunk]

Not a bad Idea.

[Oneswunk]

Ok the screwdriver end of the saw handle.

After I quick spin on the Lathe a cut down ¼ socket fits nicely.


Red lock tite and a nice crimp will keep it in place.

¼ sockets hold bits nicely.


Thanx agan for reading my crap.
HAVE A NICE DAY

[Keith B]

Now that is what I call an improvement!

[Oneswunk]

Ya its a slow day at work

[BobtheBreaker]

http://www.survival.com/best.htm

Heres another BOAT maker that did the saw thing...you might like his approach because it opens up some space.

[WES]

http://www.survival.com/best.htm

Heres another BOAT maker that did the saw thing...you might like his approach because it opens up some space.

I've seen the BOAT above... Using the tin as a handle makes it hard to get it into tight recesses... also, It doesn't look like a very secure attachment, and I could see myself tweaking the heck out of the tin if I tried to saw through anything tough with it.

I like 1.s.1.k's idea better. It's stronger, easier to use, and more versatile.

[Oneswunk]

Yup that BOAT gave me the idea for mine.
Glad ya'll like it.

[Earspanker]

yeah......I saw the " attach the blade to tin " BOAT as well....and was thinking it could be better. 1S1K's rules.


" yer an asshole MacClane...but yer my kinda asshole "

[Oneswunk]

Wooo hoo someone necroed one of my few useful threads. Yup I'm a dork.

Wow I really need to do an update to this thread when I get a sec. I've changed a couple things in the boat and painted the saw blaze orange, I dropped it at the range and it was hard as hell to find when it was painted black.

O and did you just call me an asshole, thanx.

[GunsUp]

Nice saw, I like where you are going with it.

If I were to design my own (and I just might) this is what I would do:
1. Tap those holes instead of using the nuts.... the nuts are just one more thing to lose and tightening it would be easier w/o the nuts.
2. Replace the 12-point socket with a 6 point socket.... your not likely to be able to get enough torque on that thing to strip the bit, but it would suck if you did.
3. Put a bit hole in the side of the handle. drill a 1/4" hole. Sit in front of the TV with a needle file and make the flats. This will give you the ability to really crank on it if needed which is nice because the current design doesn't give you much torque over just grabbing the bit itself.
Speaking of which I think I have seen needle files that fit in standard 1/4" hex, might be a good addition.

[Aceman]

Why are they called BOAT's? Bring On A Trek?

Anyway, I just can't get into the tin. just too small. For a little more size, there are a whole lot more things you can bring. But that's just me. I can appreciate the zen of the very small kit. Very nice job!

[GunsUp]

BOAT: Bug Out Altoid Tin

I think its sort of an EDC thing with the thought that you are more likely to carry something this size all the time than anything bigger. It slips into a pocket un-noticed and comfortably. Additionally its just a fun exercise in minimalism.

[yerlocalredneck]

Nice saw, I like where you are going with it.

If I were to design my own (and I just might) this is what I would do:
1. Tap those holes instead of using the nuts.... the nuts are just one more thing to lose and tightening it would be easier w/o the nuts.
2. Replace the 12-point socket with a 6 point socket.... your not likely to be able to get enough torque on that thing to strip the bit, but it would suck if you did.
3. Put a bit hole in the side of the handle. drill a 1/4" hole. Sit in front of the TV with a needle file and make the flats. This will give you the ability to really crank on it if needed which is nice because the current design doesn't give you much torque over just grabbing the bit itself.
Speaking of which I think I have seen needle files that fit in standard 1/4" hex, might be a good addition.

OR

drill a hole through the side just big enough to fit one of your other bits through, thus allowing like a T, without the possability of stripping out the slot you would have spent hours making just right to slip a bit in. and with this, you could even slip a small bolt through it thats small, but long enough to give you leverage while still keeping the downward force.

[Oneswunk]

That's a good idea though I may go with smaller bits to take up less room. Don't know I really need to pull it out and fuck with it. It hangs out in my hunting or fishing vest depending on season.

Promise a update soon.

[Dogan]

No food, no water, no means of communication...

...just all this in an altoids tin.

Nice, OP. Need to start on mine. Mind if i steal your saw/handle design?

[Oneswunk]

Go for it bro. Its just something I slapped together on a slow day at work.