Hacksaw in 2010?

[dfndr]

I need a nice hacksaw. Went to Home Depot. Both Klein and Stanley(Fatmax 20-531) are Chinese. Would prefer to not get Chinese if possible. Last big hacksaw thread was 2008/9 here. Things have changed. What would you reccomend for the home mechanic in 2010? (Bahco is much more expesive than others-Where is it made?)

 

[chadster1]

Bahco is made in Europe somewhere. Bahco is now owned by Snap-on Inc.

 

[t100]

I have 3, all 10+ years old, U.S. made ones. I use them alot, can't stand the newer ones.

 

[eborcim]

Go check the pawnshops or put a request in the GJ classifieds. Pawns have them all the time for a couple of bucks.

 

[Krokodil]

I'm happy with my Stanley hacksaw. 3+ years and a few projects to date.

 

[J.A.F.E.]

Bahco is Swedish.

Williams has a nice Bahco made saw. Snap on and CMan used to sell this but no longer carry it.

http://www.jhwilliamstoolgroup.com/Prod-22-1-744/325_Hacksaws_and_Blades.htm

It's the saw in this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33019

 

[Zrexxer]

Lenox, Lenox, Lenox.

 

[red92s]

Lenox, Lenox, Lenox.

I do not think Lenox is still selling a domestically made frame. Blades, yes. Frames, no. You may be able to find old stock Lenox frames made in the US.

 

[Monte]

Bahco has a good selection:

Some Bahco versions are also available as "Snap-On"

If you can find "Omat" from Italy in the US, that would be another option:

From "G-Man" sweden....

....also available from "Viking" denmark.

Haunstetter from germany

Lignum /germany

Facom

Stanley made in france

 

[jride200]

Bought a Nicholson (the file co.) hacksaw set a few years ago. I'm thinking, really strongly, that it was made in the USA. Don't know if that is the case anymore, but its worth looking into.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

I have a USA made Buck Brother's hacksaw I've had about 15 years. It's a really well made, heavy saw. I don't think I'll ever need another one...

 

[Rnz520]

I have a Snap On frame with Lenox blade, use it all the time, best hacksaw ever.

 

[slip knot]

saw the title and thought who uses a hacksaw in 2010?. I haven't used a hacksaw since I got a sawzall. Guess I've gotten lazy!

 

[red92s]

saw the title and thought who uses a hacksaw in 2010?. I haven't used a hacksaw since I got a sawzall. Guess I've gotten lazy!

This is probably why American manufacturers seem to be so few and far between, while the Europeans have tons (see above). Same goes for carpentry saws. There are very few nice handsaws made (or sold) in the US because every one will just pick up a circular saw . . . but over in Europe they are still frequently used.

 

[JayL]

The Starrett Company

Made in Brazil

I'll use Lenox blades with this.

 

[Corsario]

I have an old Sandvik. It has 12 years and is like new. I think Sandvik and Bahco are today the same company.
I agree with you that non powered tools will always be necessary in a shop.
Take care

 

[TireTracks]

saw the title and thought who uses a hacksaw in 2010?. I haven't used a hacksaw since I got a sawzall. Guess I've gotten lazy!

People who dont have a sawzall use hacksaws.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

I also have a mini cutoff saw that I got a few years ago from NorthernTool, kind of like this one but an older model. Works great for a lot of the stuff I would use a hacksaw on...

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365192_200365192

 

[dfndr]

I'm the OP. Thank you all for the replies and advice(Especially Monte, who made the greatest reply post I've ever seen!) I bought a nice Stanley, made in Taiwan, that is real solid and will suit my needs well. Now I need to buy files. Looks like Nicholson or Bahco. Any comments?

 

[superautobacs]

Stanley made in france

FWIW, I've already spotted this at my local Home Depot. I thought it might be the OEM for Facom, but it doesn't seem like it.

 

[Major Ramifications]

Nicholson got sucked into the Cooper Tool group, so I seriously doubt if they still offer anything not made in Asia.

 

[benjamming]

I realize that you have already made the purchase, but which Klein model #s did you look at that were made in China. I believe the 701-S is still made in USA. Use magnify glass to see made in USA. However, their files may be old.

 

[superautobacs]

AFAIK, Nicholsen files are not made in Asia; depending on the model, they are either made in Brazil, Mexico, or USA.

 

[Monte]

FWIW, I've already spotted this at my local Home Depot. I thought it might be the OEM for Facom, but it doesn't seem like it.

yes it seems Stanley make their own saws (and Facom). Stanley owns a plant in France since several decades (measuring tools /saws) . Some hand saws and bow saws which are sold here also have "fabrication française " printed on the attached cardboard.

more info about the history of Stanley France: click

 

[dfndr]

The made in China Klein saw I looked at was at Home Depot. I checked the inventory in 2 stores. All Chinese. The are in the electrical section. I did score some nice Klein socket drivers made in US there-at least $10 bucks less that anywhere else.

 

[Chreese]

Servus,

are the Bahco hacksaws really made in Europe? I can't comment on the Bahco saws pictured above but the 208 model I bought recently was obviously made in China.

Hope this helps,

Chreese

 

[lipadj46]

This greenlee is made in italy and sweden for $6:

http://store.harryepstein.com/merch...roduct_Code=10047&Category_Code=MiscInventory

 

[vssjim]

I thought the top of the line Klien was amde in the US about a year ago so I would e amil Klien or call them

 

[Monte]

@chreese:

The older version of the Bahco 208 was made in sweden (with the clearcoat finish), the model 319 and 325 are from sweden , IIRC model 317 is from china.The Snap-On Bahco`s say Sweden and Italy as origin. (The Snap-on Bahco 208 still says sweden on their site...)
But it will be difficult to tell in the future because the newest packaging i saw only say "Design and Quality Bahco, Sweden" but no origin no more....

 

[Garage_Mahal]

Servus,

are the Bahco hacksaws really made in Europe? I can't comment on the Bahco saws pictured above but the 208 model I bought recently was obviously made in China.

The ones from Harry are made in Italy.
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/BahcoHack/208BH.html
$3

 

[wesmamyke]

Any idea if this Klein model is made in China?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Klein-701-12TH-...IC&otn=20&po=&ps=63&clkid=9157253151127881216

 

[JayL]

How about MK Morse. To date I've never seen a product from them that's not Made in the USA.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WNJFZ6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Monte]

 

[barney rubble]

I would really have to look to try and find my hacksaws. I havn't used them in years. My son introduced me to a Matobo grinder and I for got all about them.

 

[cashishift]

I gave up trying to find one that was made in America.. and was given a DeWalt for my birthday.

it works great, just a shame we can't make that here anymore apparently.

 

[cheap bastard]

I've been looking for an A merican made frame for months. After looking through every area store, through old stock at long standing hardware stores, and various garage sales, I found an older American built Milwaukee hand held band saw. That'll show those outsourcing greedy pricks.

 

[JayL]

I have this Milwaukee below. Does this fall under hacksaw category?

Please let me know if these are not appropriate here so I can delete the post.

Thanks

 

[Stephenw]

I have this Milwaukee below. Does this fall under hacksaw category?

I remember seeing a program about the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation on one of the DIY channels a few years ago. They showed a tour of the factory and proudly talked about how their tools were made in the USA. The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation was sold to Techtronic Industries, a Hong Kong-based company, in 2005. I 'd be awfully surprised if that saw kit wasn't made in China.

 

[speed bump]

The Kleins used to be made in Sweden probably by Bahco, I would guess if SO if down grading the Williams brand as normal thats why Klein Hacksaws are now made in China.

 

[O RLY]

Thinking about picking up the Snap On HSG319 or HSG319 soon... I'll let you know how I like it...