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brightspark
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eclipse and starret hss
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if u want durability use bi metal ones theres 18tpi or 24 tpi 24 for thin metal 18 for thicker
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ebay prices arent bad unless u can get cheaper anywhere else
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I prefer the Eclipse 'all hard' type, last for ages. Will snap if you abuse them! Irwin are very good, can be had online from machine mart or screwfix.
I use 32t <1mm, 24t 1-3mm 18t 3mm+. I was told as an apprentice, there should be a minimum of 3 teeth in contact with material at any time to avoid jamming/blade breakage.
I use 32t <1mm, 24t 1-3mm 18t 3mm+. I was told as an apprentice, there should be a minimum of 3 teeth in contact with material at any time to avoid jamming/blade breakage.
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use rocol or simlar cutting compound on them cuts through easier and makes blades last longer less sticking less force
brightspark
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bahco and sandvic real good make. Saws and adjustable wrenches
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Eclipse are my favourite. Last forever. (Not if you wrap tape around the end and use them without a frame though)
Theres a long-winded thread on here about blades somewhere
Theres a long-winded thread on here about blades somewhere
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13 hour shift today. 13 hours friday . beating saturday. would like to get the project going sunday lolWhy on the net? Whatever happened to going to the shops!
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Eclipse all hard blades are the best by a long shot. Unless you are really unsteady with the saw, or cutting material thats likely to snag there is no need for bi-metal blades.
Just my 2p worth
David
Just my 2p worth
David
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Fair enough........long shifts them! Money **** or you keen lol.
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I rarely find myself using a hacksaw, when i do, 95% of the time its in an awkward place where you can't really use it properly.
Or in them mini frames where the blade pokes out for tight access areas.
A bit of flexibility is usefull to me
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beating eh, not up glapwell is it.
anyhow, eclipse all the way. bought 10 off eblag about 2 years ago, think i still have 4 or 5 left. and yes i do use um quite regular.
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It's not just the blades, a good quality frame helps a lot, they tried some cheap frames at work, absolutely useless, just would not hold the blade tight or straight. At least I could blame the tools when a straight cut ended up at 45° !!!!
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bahco sandvic make a nice saw frame 12,, profesional hacksaw £17+vat thats what i use or theres the ergo one 26+vat looks real good but il pass on buying one
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as eil said hacksaws can be used in either direction pull or push . if pushed the arch on saw flexes slightly decreasing the tension on blade which aids run off. i prefer forward cutting with good quality saw with hss blade but others might try reverse cut and get good results .
either way use lubricant on blade 