Which way do hacksaw blades

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HeyBub Contact options for registered users. Reply to HeyBub. Frank Contact options for registered users. Reply to Frank. My current hacksaw blade has a notation on it, that says "this end forward" with an arrow. I too saw the Handyman article and checked my hacksaw and blade.

Reply to perrylep. Red Green Contact options for registered users. Reply to Red Green. Junior hacksaws are the small variant, while larger mechanical hacksaws are used to cut working pieces from bulk metal. Large, power hacksaws are sometimes used to replace a band saw in machine shops. Kelemvor Lifer. May 23, 16, 7 I think it's personal preference but I set mine aiming away from the handle.

Nov 18, 4, 2 On hand held Hacksaws, the teeth point forward. On Mechanical Hacksaws, the teeth point in the direction of rotation. So in your case, the teeth point forward. Oct 9, 15, 1 0. It is easier to apply downward pressure on the push than on the pull. Jun 19, 18, Teeth at the bottom too. Modeps Lifer. Oct 24, 17, 1 0. You must log in or register to reply here.

Post thread. CPUs and Overclocking. Graphics Cards. How tight should a hacksaw blade be? Install the blade so it's tight in the saw and won't bend. When you do a lot of cutting, the blade will heat up and expand, so be sure to tighten it if it starts to bend.

How do you maintain a hacksaw? How to Use and Maintain a Hacksaw Choose the right blade for the job. This is the hardest part of using a hacksaw.

Use a vise to secure the metal you want to cut. Use long and even, steady strokes with a hacksaw for best results. Avoid putting too much pressure on the blade, especially if it's twisted at all. Wipe your saw clean after each use. What can you cut with a hacksaw? You can cut almost anything with a hacksaw. Although it was designed to cut metal, you can use it to cut plastic, wood, metal tubing, aluminum, copper, and brass. What is the best hacksaw blade for cutting metal?

It is bigger than other hacksaws and has the molding form of your hand. Can a hacksaw cut hardened steel? If a clean cut is desired when cutting through hardened steel, or if the steel's hardness must be retained, a fine toothed hacksaw will work wonderfully, though the process is long and will require a great deal of intense effort.

Ensure that the hacksaw blade's teeth are pointed away from the user. Can you sharpen a hacksaw blade? Buy a new blade, they're never intended to be sharpened beyond the machining process.