hacksaw blades

[Wayne.]

how do you correctly set the tension for the blade ? i no there is an adjuster but how do you no you have reached the correct tension

 

[Shedendman]

Depends on the make of blade,theres some real poo ones out there that if not tighten enough...............snap they go,could happen with any blade really depends on your cutting tecnic ,finger tight is what i do,then again you should let the blade do the work not you

 

[graffian]

I have always done them as tight as the frame will tension them.

 

[Shedendman]

Again,depends on make,what ya cutting,and how you cut it,i've always used sandvik blades they seem to take alot more of a battering then those cheap draper rubbish,i have 3 saws set up with different blades 1 18tpi,1 24tpi and 1 with 32tpi,i dont know is there an actual proper tension blades should be done up to?

 

[brightspark]

Again,depends on make,what ya cutting,and how you cut it,i've always used sandvik blades they seem to take alot more of a battering then those cheap draper rubbish,i have 3 saws set up with different blades 1 18tpi,1 24tpi and 1 with 32tpi,i dont know is there an actual proper tension blades should be done up to?

just a reasonable tension without buckling the frame and straining the tensioner screw

 

[Hitch]

just a reasonable tension without buckling the frame and straining the tensioner screw

Thats what i do, you can feel when the adjuster screw is becoming tight.

 

[pidgeon chit welder]

how do you correctly set the tension for the blade ? i no there is an adjuster but how do you no you have reached the correct tension

Finger tight but not very finger tight or BFT , then flick the blade at the side in the middle you should get a sonorous sound . Make one or two full bladed un forced cutting strokes across the metal the blade should not curve/twist or bow , if the tension is correct you will find the cutting easy , if it feels dull and dragging give the adjuster another half turn . If you have no more adjustment on the frame adjuster think of getting a decent new hacksaw rather than " springing the old one back into a workable shape ", as the frame will most likely have taken on a warp/twist and as such you will never enjoy using it for it will not cut true as well as you end up breaking blades.
PS .
Do make sure you have the blade in the right way round .

Kerenos or Keronos were the best blades I ever managed to get hold of but I cannot find them on the net , these Bacho blades are a close match .

Bahco 3906-300 Sandflex hacksaw blades 300mm (12")

 

[eil]

PS .
Do make sure you have the blade in the right way round .

And the right way up

 

[brightspark]

it can be used sideways for cutting long strips

 

[paul_f]

I'd like to get a new hacksaw frame, anyone recommend a decent one?

 

[brightspark]

sandvic or eclipse ergonomic are nice

 

[brightspark]

look under page 3 tools and materials .under hacksaw blades theres a picture of 4 hacksaws the top ones the best

 

[graffian]

The Lenox frames are good, I think mine is a 4012. You can get a serious amount of tension on the blade, mine came free with a hundred blades, I was using an eclipse frame and couldn't believe the difference the Lenox frame made.

 

[brightspark]

The Lenox frames are good, I think mine is a 4012. You can get a serious amount of tension on the blade, mine came free with a hundred blades, I was using an eclipse frame and couldn't believe the difference the Lenox frame made.

just looked at the lenox on google there the same as the sandvic 33 quid

 

[Bsmith]

Not too keen on this thread, means work, one lower down about cutting discs is better reading, especially when finished work for the day.

 

[Wayne.]

thanks for your replys

 

[paul_f]

look under page 3 tools and materials .under hacksaw blades theres a picture of 4 hacksaws the top ones the best

Thanks for that- I currently have an old eclipse which is the second from bottom one

 

[graffian]

In fact my favorite hacksaw frame has to be my Rapidor, cuts perfectly straight every time and nice and easy to work.

 

[JimM]

Probably a bit late in the day now but Screwfix have the Bahco ergonomic hacksaw on clearance at the moment for £13.99 !! (Product code 48612)

Seems like a bargain to me

 

[brightspark]

In fact my favorite hacksaw frame has to be my Rapidor, cuts perfectly straight every time and nice and easy to work.

snap so does mine
u can even shove down on the frame to make it cut faster bet u cant cut thin sheet steel with it though