Help With Powered Hacksaw Blade

Which one would be best?

  • http://www.grizzly.com/products/202-3-4-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Bandsaw-Blade/H4346

  • http://www.grizzly.com/products/101-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Tool-Steel-Bandsaw-Blade/G8795

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I was going to say I would break off a couple feet of a blade from one being scrapped but only bad ones I have are 3 tpi. I don't think they would work too well but if you want let me know
 
Ebay does sometimes have power hacksaw blades for sale. I got some that way years ago to make kitchen knives from. Mine were all-hard HSS. Most are soft bodies with HSS teeth,so they won't shatter and injure someone(liability issue).

I doubt that bandsaw blades would be suitable for a power hacksaw. They are not nearly stiff enough.

In any event,I would NOT waste my money on a Grizzly bandsaw blade. I DO NOT think using a bandsaw blade is the way to go. But,if you must,AT LEAST try a Starrett bi metal bandsaw blade 1" wide,with HSS teeth. They are fairly thick. Lots of fun trying to get one to lay FLAT,with no curve to it. !!You should be able to drill the soft body. If you can't,use a small carbide masonry bit. Run it fast. It will melt its way through even a file. But,be careful to not push it too hard,or the brazed on carbide bit will let go and fall off. I have drilled even SOLID HSS blades with cheap masonry bits. Buy 2 while at the store,so you can learn your lesson on the first one,should the carbide bit melt off. REALLY!!

I think you should sell the power hacksaw and buy one of those little 4" x 6" tilting bandsaws. I have 3 bandsaws,but still have my first one,a little 4x6" one. It is handy for cutting off rods and general work. With the SMALL teeth,I never have a rod to cut off that is smaller than 3 of the teeth. I save the Roll In saw,with its 40 dollar bi metal blades for larger work.
 
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I think you can get some 12 inch saws all blades that would work. They already have one hole and various tooth counts. But may cost as much as a real blade.
 
Next time you try sawing something off,make sure there are at least 3 teeth in contact with the metal. Bundle a few things together if you must,to saw small diameter things,to keep several teeth engaged in the sawing,so you don't snap the blade off.
 
kingmt01 said:
I have a powered hacksaw that is new to me. I broke the blade to it the other day. I was looking for new ones today & those things are expensive. The one that was on it is 14"x1" x.05". I'm thinking about getting a bands blade from grizzly to cut my own. Any of you do this. What do you use to poke the new hole? Do you think http://www.grizzly.com/products/202-3-4-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Bandsaw-Blade/H4346 would work? There is also http://www.grizzly.com/products/101-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Tool-Steel-Bandsaw-Blade/G8795 .
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I have three 12" Starrett blades, that you can have for the postage. They are used, but show NO signs of ware, except for the yellow paint. Very sharp. and no missing teeth. Minor surface rust, but I will bead blast them and put some primer on them. ---- John
 
No need to blast or paint. I'd love to have them. If your on Google Hangouts contact me there. Same user name.
 
george wilson said:
Next time you try sawing something off,make sure there are at least 3 teeth in contact with the metal. Bundle a few things together if you must,to saw small diameter things,to keep several teeth engaged in the sawing,so you don't snap the blade off.
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Waterlooboy2hp said:
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I have three 12" Starrett blades, that you can have for the postage. They are used, but show NO signs of ware, except for the yellow paint. Very sharp. and no missing teeth. Minor surface rust, but I will bead blast them and put some primer on them. ---- John
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Had enough teeth contacting. It didn't for my vice.
 
kingmt01 said:
No need to blast or paint. I'd love to have them. If your on Google Hangouts contact me there. Same user name.
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Don`t even know what Google Hangouts is. So I guess I am not there. Can`t find any way to send an email, or PM to a member on this forum. Just send an email to me at ---- iron2old@yahoo.com ---- . We can take it from there. --- John
 
Will do. I wish there was a way to edit post on here so I could fix my typos. By the way Handouts is a app basically like texting but has much mite function. It is my free second line for my cell phone. It helps me keep my cell phone bill down.
 
kingmt01 said:
I have a powered hacksaw that is new to me. I broke the blade to it the other day. I was looking for new ones today & those things are expensive. The one that was on it is 14"x1" x.05". I'm thinking about getting a bands blade from grizzly to cut my own. Any of you do this. What do you use to poke the new hole? Do you think http://www.grizzly.com/products/202-3-4-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Bandsaw-Blade/H4346 would work? There is also http://www.grizzly.com/products/101-x-1-x-035-x-10-TPI-Raker-Tool-Steel-Bandsaw-Blade/G8795 .
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http://www.mcmaster.com/#hacksaw-blades/=x3uzck
14" X 1.125" X .050" don't see where 1/8 inch would make a difference
 
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