I probably have not needed one enough. I have done this, when I wish I had a Sawzall. Some of these look like drywall saws. I will have my eye out for one. It would be good for those spots you can't get a power tool into. I really do not know why I do not have one, I have made makeshift ones. Cardboard wrapped in tape, or whatever is around. I think I am just talking myself into buying one.
Handle for reciprocating blades?
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I probably have not needed one enough. I have done this, when I wish I had a Sawzall. Some of these look like drywall saws. I will have my eye out for one. It would be good for those spots you can't get a power tool into. I really do not know why I do not have one, I have made makeshift ones. Cardboard wrapped in tape, or whatever is around. I think I am just talking myself into buying one.
Angry welder
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I got this one at Home Depot the other day on clearance for under $5. I can't find it on their site now but definitely worth checking. Even comes with 2 blades.
I had this same handle and loved it. It was very handy as a replacement jab saw for sheetrock work. However, someone else liked it more than I did and relieved me of it. Have been looking for a replacement for it.
Outlawmws
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Use a wood file handed the kind with a wire wrap or spring as a ferrule. Put the blade in a vise and tap it on
I did that >30 years ago with one and its never budged...
I did that >30 years ago with one and its never budged...
KDoug
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Just bought one, looks very well made. Like the handle as well. I had to search to find what blades it took. I bought it thinking it took hacksaw blades, but it takes reciprocating saw blades.
Cripe Distributing has a few left. $11+$4 to ship.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/333042740626
Also, does anybody know who makes a decent close quarter hacksaw, similar to this Lenox but not made in China?
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KDoug
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Anybody? Snap On makes one but it's a little pricey at $50.
https://store.snapon.com/Hacksaws-Junior-Frame-Hacksaw-P635034.aspx
https://store.snapon.com/Hacksaws-Junior-Frame-Hacksaw-P635034.aspx
Outlawmws
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I've just stuck a blade in a wood file handle to use for a sheet rock saw. Lots of other suggestions for "made for" in the thread. Have you read it?
Edit - Sorry you are looking for a 6" hack saw frame right? I have an old one like that but I picked it up at a yard sale. Maybe Eprey?
Edit - Sorry you are looking for a 6" hack saw frame right? I have an old one like that but I picked it up at a yard sale. Maybe Eprey?
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Outlawmws
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Here is one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chicago-Specialty-Mfg-Co-Hacksaw-With-6-Inch-Blade/192794346163?hash=item2ce37042b3:g:sq0AAOSwmT1b8bnw:rk:1
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Link may not work - I searched for "6 inch hack saw vintage"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chicago-Specialty-Mfg-Co-Hacksaw-With-6-Inch-Blade/192794346163?hash=item2ce37042b3:g:sq0AAOSwmT1b8bnw:rk:1
f:0Link may not work - I searched for "6 inch hack saw vintage"
joshmodelskidoo
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I have a kobalt one
davethorik
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I have a Lenox folding lockback. It is chinese, blades are usa. I like the ergos.
KDoug
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Here is one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chicago-Specialty-Mfg-Co-Hacksaw-With-6-Inch-Blade/192794346163?hash=item2ce37042b3:g:sq0AAOSwmT1b8bnw:rk:1
Link may not work - I searched for "6 inch hack saw vintage"
Thanks, might get that, still looking around. I wasn't sure what the best search to use was...mini hacksaw, junior hacksaw, close quarter saw.