Who makes a nice hacksaw?
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Not sure if they are still made, but I have a Sandvik 225. I've had it for 20 years and it still is in great shape. The frame is very rigid and the blade stays tight and straight when tensioned. I would certainly recommend them to anyone.
russlaferrera
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Lenox, Irwin, Starrett, Allen, Stanley, Craftman, Crescent. IMO all you need is one with a strong frame to keep the blade straight. Even a HARBOR FRIGHT will do!
eschoendorff
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My all time favorite is a BAHCO hacksaw that I bought. I actually go out of my way to find things to cut with it.
mulepackin
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I like the lennox
Merkava_4
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Stuey
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How does this contribute to the thread? At this point, all you're doing is spamming to increase your thread count and people are losing respect for you.NOT FOR ME IT WON'T!
Chinese
Taiwanese
Anyways, I'd say go for the Lennox or even Stanley. Even though most Stanley tools are imported, they do stand by their products well.
danski0224
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Bahco 
Merkava_4
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How about if I recommend Sandvik; does that contribute to the thread? And as far as respect goes, I'm not asking for any.
Theo
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BAHCO 325
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Major Ramifications
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That Bahco 325 sure bears an uncanny resemblence to this Craftsman:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936144000P?vName=Tools&keyword=hack+saw
As far as hack saws go, I have a couple of nice ones now, but I haven't used one much since I got a reciprocating saw years ago.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936144000P?vName=Tools&keyword=hack+saw
As far as hack saws go, I have a couple of nice ones now, but I haven't used one much since I got a reciprocating saw years ago.
I agree. I'm an electrician so I use a hacksaw every day and this is by far the most solid and durable hacksaw I've ever used. I would not buy anything else.
boiler7904
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I've got a Nicholson 4in1 Pro Series that I like. You can reconfigure the frame to four different positions depending what or how you need to cut.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103809759
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103809759
rickairmedic
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I will add another vote for Lennox . I have never held a better hack saw in my oppinion.
Rick
Rick
gotmud13613
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I have this Craftsman, it does everything I want it to.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936143000P?vName=Tools&keyword=hacksaw
Another vote for the lennox blades
I wasn't using my head one time and ordered a set of like 50 blades from HF talk about alot of cussing took 5-6 blades
to cut through a piece of 2" tailpipe, the rest of them are long gone now.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936143000P?vName=Tools&keyword=hacksaw
Another vote for the lennox blades
I wasn't using my head one time and ordered a set of like 50 blades from HF talk about alot of cussing took 5-6 blades
to cut through a piece of 2" tailpipe, the rest of them are long gone now.
mulepackin
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I have this Craftsman, it does everything I want it to.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00936143000P?vName=Tools&keyword=hacksaw
Another vote for the lennox blades
I wasn't using my head one time and ordered a set of like 50 blades from HF talk about alot of cussing took 5-6 blades
Save the rest for cutting styrofoam insulation board. I think they might work for that.
mulepackin
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russlaferrera
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IMO there are some trades that still use hacksaws, mostly in the field. For most in a shop environment no one uses a hacksaw anymore, because of the availability of air/elect. chop saws, torch.
IMO the blades are the heart of the saw. Without a good blade it's a waste of time, even with a great frame.
IMO the blades are the heart of the saw. Without a good blade it's a waste of time, even with a great frame.
Stuey
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Shame on us! It seems that we all made the same mistake, possibly after seeing you do it and following the pattern.
Another vote for Bahco. You'd be hard pressed to buy better blades.
I use a hacksaw all the time to cut plastic, aluminium, and brass. Apparently I'm doing it wrong
It certainly does, but is the blade the same ? A Bahco blade on a cheap frame is a lot more use than a cheap blade on a Bahco frame, because:
I use a hacksaw all the time to cut plastic, aluminium, and brass. Apparently I'm doing it wrong
Major Ramifications said:
It certainly does, but is the blade the same ? A Bahco blade on a cheap frame is a lot more use than a cheap blade on a Bahco frame, because:
Who sells the Bahco hacksaw? I have never seen it at any hardware store ...
Coach James
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Another vote for the Nicholson
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=163712-273-80975&lpage=none
My only regret is not buying it sooner and fighting with crummy $5 hacksaws for way too long.
Coach
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=163712-273-80975&lpage=none
My only regret is not buying it sooner and fighting with crummy $5 hacksaws for way too long.
Coach
russlaferrera
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JOHONON,
I use a hacksaw all the time to cut plastic, aluminium, and brass. Apparently I'm doing it wrong
It's your material. Cut it anyway you want. However the quote stated "MOST in a shop environment" not ALL.
As for me...power tools are the way to go, for 2 reasons. 1. I can make the same mistake faster. 2. I can't cut a straight line to save my life.
I use a hacksaw all the time to cut plastic, aluminium, and brass. Apparently I'm doing it wrong
It's your material. Cut it anyway you want. However the quote stated "MOST in a shop environment" not ALL.
As for me...power tools are the way to go, for 2 reasons. 1. I can make the same mistake faster. 2. I can't cut a straight line to save my life.I looked at that one today while I was there. It's made in either taiwan or china. I cant remember which. I did pick up a nice klein 6" needle nose pliers though.
Bahco
Another vote for Bahco. You'd be hard pressed to buy better blades.
I was wondering why my Sandvik 225 saw which was bought back in the mid 80's looks suspiciously like the Sanp-on and Bahco saws, so with a little research has shown me that Snap-on purchased the Sandvik Saws and tools of Sweden back in 1999. Sandvik was renamed Bahco Group AB and is refered to as "formerly Sandvik " on some websites.
Link: http://www.aftermarketnews.com/default.aspx?type=art&id=54699
Moral of the story is that a lot of us are recommending the same saws
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mickeyone
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have had klein hacksaw for 25 years...it still works real hard to mess one of these things up...use premium blades
Uncle Buck
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I have that identical saw but mine is not that blue color. I like mine better in silver than that blue too!
Coach James
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Mine was marked Made in USA, but I got it a couple years ago.
Coach
Coach
Tool Pants
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Looked at the Sears 36144 and it must be a Bahco 325. Looks the same and the Sears flavor says Made in Sweden on the packaging.
Also looked at the Stanley 20-115 Made in France. This was an OSH store, owned in part by Sears. I remember this saw when it came out 10 plus years ago as wondered why a Stanley branded tool was made in France.
Locally there is just a $5 price difference, so price is not an issue. $24.99 for Sears/Bahco, or 29.99 for OSH/Stanley. You can change the blade to 55 degrees on the Sears and 45 dergees on the Stanley.
The Stanley felt better in my hands - it does not have rubber grips. There is also metal in the composite construction. The Sears is also composite but I do not know if it has metal inside, and it has rubber grips. I can do without rubber grips.
Anyone with experience with the Stanley?
Also looked at the Stanley 20-115 Made in France. This was an OSH store, owned in part by Sears. I remember this saw when it came out 10 plus years ago as wondered why a Stanley branded tool was made in France.
Locally there is just a $5 price difference, so price is not an issue. $24.99 for Sears/Bahco, or 29.99 for OSH/Stanley. You can change the blade to 55 degrees on the Sears and 45 dergees on the Stanley.
The Stanley felt better in my hands - it does not have rubber grips. There is also metal in the composite construction. The Sears is also composite but I do not know if it has metal inside, and it has rubber grips. I can do without rubber grips.
Anyone with experience with the Stanley?
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peterbilr98
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i went with cratsman
Bolster
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Mine's a yellow Starrett. Made in America. Just recently 'upgraded' it with 32T Starrett blades and I'm doing much better on thin materials now.
I confess, my Milwaukee 4-1/2 grinder with a thin circular metal blade gets most of the metal cutting jobs these days. And the light show is free...
I confess, my Milwaukee 4-1/2 grinder with a thin circular metal blade gets most of the metal cutting jobs these days. And the light show is free...
KraftwerkMk1Jetta
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I still use a hacksaw a lot. Sometimes I'm just too lazy to put a new cutting wheel on my die grinder, or take the sawzall out of it's case. If I need a quick cut on a piece of light tubing or stock, a hacksaw and a little elbow grease gets the job done just fine.