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Anyone know of a mini foldable hacksaw?
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neophyte
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You used to be able to purchase “Pad Saws”.
Most pad saws were basically handles into which you could insert hacksaw or woodsaw blades of similar dimensions, and lock the blades in place with a screw.
Shorter blades could generally be used if you wanted to make the saws more compactly storable.
Bosch used to make a metal and plastic version made to take their T-shank jigsaw blades and reciprocating saw blades. Bosch discontinued the older midel, but I think they still make a metal version that sort of looks like a box cutter, it may only be sold in the Europe though, or thru Amazon/Ebay from sellers in Europe.
Otherwise, Joseph Marples, a British tool brand( not the Irwin one), still manufactures Oad saws with a turned wood handle, and brass blade holder. The design probably goes back a century or more.
The saws aren’t as readily available in the USA, but might be available from fine woodworking tool sources as well as Ebay and thru antique dealers. If the handle needs to be more compact the sides could probably be planed or sanded down.
Eclipse is another British tool brand that makes a pad saw handle.
I think the handles are made from a cast zink alloy.
The current version is the 70-130R.
It has two blade positions. a pistol grip and a straight grip position.
The current version uses a slot head screw
Older Eclipse pad saws only had the straight blade position, but the saws used a knurled thumb screw, so were better for pocket carry.
I think the Eclipse saw may not be officially sold in the USA, but you can usually purchase them new thru ebay or Amazon.
The older version are usually available thru ebay from US and British sellers.
Most pad saws were basically handles into which you could insert hacksaw or woodsaw blades of similar dimensions, and lock the blades in place with a screw.
Shorter blades could generally be used if you wanted to make the saws more compactly storable.
Bosch used to make a metal and plastic version made to take their T-shank jigsaw blades and reciprocating saw blades. Bosch discontinued the older midel, but I think they still make a metal version that sort of looks like a box cutter, it may only be sold in the Europe though, or thru Amazon/Ebay from sellers in Europe.
Otherwise, Joseph Marples, a British tool brand( not the Irwin one), still manufactures Oad saws with a turned wood handle, and brass blade holder. The design probably goes back a century or more.
The saws aren’t as readily available in the USA, but might be available from fine woodworking tool sources as well as Ebay and thru antique dealers. If the handle needs to be more compact the sides could probably be planed or sanded down.
Eclipse is another British tool brand that makes a pad saw handle.
I think the handles are made from a cast zink alloy.
The current version is the 70-130R.
It has two blade positions. a pistol grip and a straight grip position.
The current version uses a slot head screw
Older Eclipse pad saws only had the straight blade position, but the saws used a knurled thumb screw, so were better for pocket carry.
I think the Eclipse saw may not be officially sold in the USA, but you can usually purchase them new thru ebay or Amazon.
The older version are usually available thru ebay from US and British sellers.
neophyte
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Some multitools from Leatherman and Gerber have holders that can accept T-shan or universal shank jigsaw blades.
PelicanPines
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They sell handles that accept sawzall blades...
davethorik
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They sell handles that accept sawzall blades...
×2, I have a Lenox, which is kind of bulky (however it is comfortable to hold). There might be slimmer options available.
Not folding, but nice all metal design. Accepts standard 10" blades.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z1W7/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z1W7/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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mashguy4077
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Thanks for the info everybody but I’m specifically looking for a folding saw similar to the pic. It needs to fit in the back slot of my belt pouch.
nmk_61802
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Thanks for the info everybody but I’m specifically looking for a folding saw similar to the pic. It needs to fit in the back slot of my belt pouch.
If you want one like the pic, why not buy it?
https://www.topsknives.com/tops-pocket-sized-survival-saw
rlitman
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Thanks for the info everybody but I’m specifically looking for a folding saw similar to the pic. It needs to fit in the back slot of my belt pouch.
The Lenox one I have that accepts sawzall blades is folding, and locks at a few different angles. But it is quite bulky.
Leatherman makes a few tools that use jigsaw style blades. I believe the Supertool is one of those which comes with a file and wood blade in that configuration.
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mashguy4077
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The Lenox one I have that accepts sawzall blades is folding, and locks at a few different angles. But it is quite bulky.
Leatherman makes a few tools that use jigsaw style blades. I believe the Supertool is one of those which comes with a file and wood blade in that configuration.
I already carry a Victorinox Swisstool everyday in my belt pouch so I just need a small separate saw specifically for cutting metal that will fit in the back of the pouch.
Don't discount eBay for used tools, especially if you're looking for the kind of item "nobody makes anymore." Someone over there will be selling one, I'm sure. I see an SK11 folding metal saw on there (link was too long to post--just search for SK11 folding saw).
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mashguy4077
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Don't discount eBay for used tools, especially if you're looking for the kind of item "nobody makes anymore." Someone over there will be selling one, I'm sure. I see an SK11 folding metal saw on there (link was too long to post--just search for SK11 folding saw).
Great idea I will try there.
Thank you.