Keller power hacksaw

[oldmachinenut]

Do any of you have a Keller power hacksaw? I just bought a nice 14” blade 7”x7” capacity Keller 3B. I am looking for any info, serial number/age list, company info/pics and an owners manual. My saw seems to be a later model, it has the eccentric/cam blade relief. I know they are dinosaurs and are slow but it is cool old iron and anybody that loves mechanical things would appreciate it. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Bill

 

[tombell572]

I think Keller was the last man standing for power hacksaws and die filers. Here's some Keller info from the Vintage Machinery site: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=2114&tab=3

Tom B.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Here is a catalog link for your 3B.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/2114/4456.pdf

I have played with the later 3W, which has variable speed via a Reeves drive. It is very similar to the 3B but no auto lift.

My biggest advise is to buy a selection of blades with different tooth counts to match the dimensions of the material you are cutting.

One source of blades I have heard recommended but have never tried is Victor Machinery.
https://www.victornet.com/subdepartments/Power-Hacksaw-Blades/1705.html

Get yourself an oil can - you will need it as they like to be well oiled. I use 30wt NON-DETERGENT oil (not 30 weight motor oil - that will eat the bushings). They sell it at the auto parts store.

 

[oldmachinenut]

Thank You for your replies, that is more than I had found.

 

[lilredex]

You can also find blades over at Kitts....

https://www.kittstools.com/power_hacksaw_blades_h_._s_.html

 

[oldmachinenut]

You can also find blades over at Kitts....

https://www.kittstools.com/power_hacksaw_blades_h_._s_.html

Thanks! Great price too

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I asked what tooth count for my power hacksaw. The general answer was " I just leave a 10t for everything. " seems to work.

 

[oldmachinenut]

I asked what tooth count for my power hacksaw. The general answer was " I just leave a 10t for everything. " seems to work.

That is good to know, thanks!

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have that KLLER. I have it because it makes me feel good. I need to buy a few sawblades for my Keller. What do you suggest. The blade that was in my Keller broke into a few pieces. Any blade that is bi-metal will be OK. I prefer more teeth.