Here is my favorite hack saw...

[Majordisorder]

A co-worker raved so much about a new hack saw he bought so I went out a got the same one. Up until then I had some real pieces of **** so this one was a cut above anything I had used previously. Well that was about 1975 almost 40 years ago and this one is still going strong. Like most everyone, I have a number of air, battery, or corded saws that will do more but still find use for a hack saw.

Anybody have this Lenox model? Something better? Just curious.

 

[Norcal]

I prefer my Milwaukee corded (USA made) & cordless (ChiCom) band saws, but if had to do it the old fashioned way, that Lenox is a nice hacksaw.

 

[JonnyMac]

That looks absolutely identical to my snap on one.. I love mine

 

[jim1987]

The "saw" doesn't make it nice, its the blades you choose. I bet there's a million and one companies that make a saw like that no offence open.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I have one that is very similar. The stiff frame and blade tensioning mechanism make it a lot better than the typical hacksaws. Also the blade storage and ability to mount a blade "frameless" come in handy.

 

[countryroad82]

Screw a bunch of hacksaw! If I can get a sawzall, corded saw, chainsaw, grinder,........ anything that keeps me from using a handsaw of any sort I'm going to do it!!! Heck I just got a log splitter and I just about have thought of retiring my splitting maul to wall duty!!!

 

[dlcwent]

Screw a bunch of hacksaw! If I can get a sawzall, corded saw, chainsaw, grinder,........ anything that keeps me from using a handsaw of any sort I'm going to do it!!! Heck I just got a log splitter and I just about have thought of retiring my splitting maul to wall duty!!!

I'm lazy...I'll also go out of my way to not use manual labor. But that does look like a nice hacksaw

 

[sloppy]

The "saw" doesn't make it nice, its the blades you choose. I bet there's a million and one companies that make a saw like that no offence open.

No I have used some pretty crappy hack saws over the years, and it was not the blades..

The saw he posted is a very nice saw, Klien, Starrett and a couple others also make a pretty nice hack saw to.. They do have a similar design to the one he posted..

 

[lotsoftools]

I have a very similar looking one from Ace Hardware. I don't use it very much with all of my powered saw options, but once in a while it is the right tool for the job.

 

[Giddyup]

I have a Snap On that is very similar to the Lenox... could not do with out it, even if it sits in the cabinet almost forgotten.

Glenn

 

[Badger 13]

I also have a Snap on one that looks just like that. Use it on a regular basis. Someday maybe I will get a Milwaukee cordless one ?

 

[Steevo]

I have the same one as the O.P. posted, and it has been my favorite for many years.
As others have stated, the stiffness of the frame adds a lot to the ease of use.

 

[Zapp Branigan]

The saw I have is similar and it works very well. Cheap flexing crappy saws are no fun. I have a dozen powered ways to cut stuff too, but sometimes, it's just easier to grab the hacksaw. There may be a few years of idle time in between uses, but it does have its place. Oh yeah, I'm about as lazy as a person can be and still be above ground.

 

[rburke65]

I also own a hack saw frame like that and it is a well designed saw.

 

[KEH]

Got two of those, they work great.

KEH

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Blade is important, but more so the saw frame. I can't stand cheapo frames that twist the blade, pop the blade off, or give you no leverage because you can't push hard on it. I have been thru my share and I find the best for me is DeWalt. I think Gearwrench uses the same frame.

 

[58Yeoman]

I have a similar one from CM that is about as old as yours. Still going strong when I need it.

 

[Todd.Brock]

I will speak for the snap on one too. I try to avoid manual labor but for one cut, a hack saw is easy and ready to go. It's usually late at night and power tools may alert the wife it's past midnight and I'm still at it.

 

[CJM8515]

I have one that isnt marked at all, not sure how old it is but I got it from my grandfather. Its similar idea with a cam lock like the lenox one except the cam lock is on the top and fits into the frame when locked down. I will NEVER EVER EVER go back to those stupid wingnut type ones again!

 

[brownbagg]

Anybody have this Lenox model?

that hacksaw is under about 20 different brand names. I got the same one under snap on name and a off the wall harbor freight type name. but they both the same saw

i like it too

 

[Zeke]

That is a nice saw. If the beam of the saw flexes you will have a hard time with a hacksaw. Use one that is of that quality and it's a thing of beauty.

Oh, and lift on every backstroke. Makes the blade last a long time.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

The "saw" doesn't make it nice, its the blades you choose. I bet there's a million and one companies that make a saw like that no offence open.

Thats what I was thinking. I bought a pack of 25 Bahco hacksaw blades at the flea market, and was quite surprised at how well they cut, and how long they lasted. Way better than Lennox or any other I've tried.

Charles

 

[lynnbilodeau]

The "saw" doesn't make it nice, its the blades you choose. I bet there's a million and one companies that make a saw like that no offence open.

I disagree.

It takes both. Hack saw frame doesn't need to be world class, but needs to resist twisting.

 

[Builder302]

I have the same Lenox, it works great.

 

[Majordisorder]

We have a free pile at our local dump and today I left three wing nut type hack saws there along with a small bundle of blades purchased at a flea market several years ago. The blades were so bad that if you slapped one down on the bench, it would shatter.

I forgo to mention that my Lenox resides in a box of plumbing tools and about 90% of what I do with it is sawing off toilet flange bolts.

 

[C lectric]

I have three of the Lenox. Each with a different blade. Don't use them much anymore but they are a good frame, best I've had. Good blades do make a big difference but as said before a good blade with a crappy frame is going to make any sawing harder.

I also have an old Craftsman and 2 Protos. These aren't bad but not as good.

 

[HTGTS350]

I absolutely despise hacksaws, if it wasn't for needing one to score the armouring wire on SWA cables I would run all of mine through some sort of annihilating machine, never to be seen again.

 

[trainer]

I usually grab a hacksaw first. I find I have much more control than using a jigsaw or sawsall

Lots of guys have never learned to use one properly.
one hand on the handle, the other on the end of the frame.
Proper blade tpi for the thickness of your cut.
Cut with smooth even strokes.



I have a Super-ego hacksaw frame.

 

[metalmagpie]

I keep two hacksaws at my big floor-standing vise. One has a 14TPI blade installed and the other a 32TPI blade. For single cuts under 3/4" a hacksaw is faster than walking to and setting up the horizontal bandsaw. When starting a cut, use your left thumbnail as a guide.

Oh, and I use Lenox bandsaw frames. I used to have a Taiwanese compound-lever type but its adjusting screw was too short so it was nearly impossible to get a blade on without having the wing nut pop off the threads. Once I got a blade on, it worked just as well as the Lenox frames. Which, to be fair, are now made in China and sold at Lowes.
But mine seem to be high quality, haven't found an issue with the Lenox frames yet.

metalmagpie

 

[yhprum]

Bahco 325. A thing of beauty. Worth every penny!