I&C Knapsack wooden frame

[westcoastcampaigner]

Hello,

I've done a search here and can't seem to find anything on this. Does anyone know the species of wood that is used to make frames for the I&C knapsack? Pine? Poplar? I'm not exactly sure. What should the thickness and dimensions of the pieces be?

Also how are the joints of the frame constructed? Are the dove tailed or just put together using nails or screws?

I'd like to make a frame for my I&C pack and want to make sure I'm getting off on the right foot with the project.

Thanks for the help.

[Doughboy]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

http://acwknapsacks.com/IssacCampbell.html

Check with these guys

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

The wooden brace at the top of the pack was made of Ewe, so the fame may have been made of the same.

[Doughboy]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

Robert, do you mean Yew?

[erik]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

The wood that I have read about for the frames of these knapsacks is "deal".
a. A fir or pine board cut to standard dimensions.
b. Such boards or planks considered as a group.
2. Fir or pine wood.
I am searching for a drawing I have based upon a British knapsack of the Crimean era. It shows the joining of the frame.
I shall continue to seek this article and send it when I have it.
To my recollection they were tongue and groove.

Erik Simundson

[hireddutchcutthroat]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

Sorry I ment yew.

[erik]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

I am attaching a drawing from a British magazine, "Military Illustrated" dated October, 1991.
The article is about a knapsack used by a Guardsman in the Crimean war.
The same knapsack is shown in "Crimean Memories"
The guardsman name was F. Steele.
In the upper left of the scan is the knapsack frame and the joint of the panels.
Not being a carpenter, I would suggest it to be a variation of a rabbet joint.

Erik Simundson3

[Doughboy]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

Erik, can't see attachment.

[erik]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame


Very difficult to post images today, or in fact do anything.
Usually not a problem.
If you cannot retrieve it send me a PM with email and I can send it over.
Erik Simundson

[Doughboy]

Re: I&C Knapsack wooden frame

Thanks Erik. Simple enough joint.