Good Hacksaw

Mgrant · Sep 29, 2016

Can anyone recommend a good hacksaw? Thinking of getting one of the dearer bacho ones? Got a cheapish one were the blade is always at abit of an angle so goes off square. Thanks.

rocketmanbkk · Sep 29, 2016

I've got a Stanley fatmax one. No complaints thus far.

Best · Sep 29, 2016

Had my Eclipse large hacksaw for probably 30 years and still count it as my fairly new hacksaw. :smile: Great quality British tool.

rpm · Sep 29, 2016

Best said:
Had my Eclipse large hacksaw for probably 30 years and still count it as my fairly new hacksaw. :smile: Great quality British tool.

+1 to that, blade always square to the frame, I`d be gutted to lose it.

Best · Sep 29, 2016

rpm said:
+1 to that, blade always square to the frame, I`d be gutted to lose it.

Yes, if I keep the blade bolt tightened well on mine, then blade stays square.
Am not sure if identical saw is still made anymore.
Rarely need to use hacksaws these days. They are becoming redundant.

Phil · Sep 29, 2016

I have an old heavy Eclispe hacksaw, I use it all the time to cut metal tile trim. I felt the weight of a pound shop hacksaw and it was like a feather.

Rickster123 · Sep 29, 2016

Best said:
Had my Eclipse large hacksaw for probably 30 years and still count it as my fairly new hacksaw. :smile: Great quality British tool.

Mines 20 years old this year. When I started my apprenticeship dad bought me an eclipse hacksaw, record benders, record stilsons and a quality level. All still going strong.

Best · Sep 29, 2016

APPlumbing said:
Mines 20 years old this year. When I started my apprenticeship dad bought me an eclipse hacksaw, record benders, record stilsons and a quality level. All still going strong.

Same with me. Some of the old tools I have still in use must be over 50 years old. All are British made.

Dotty · Sep 29, 2016

Best said:
Had my Eclipse large hacksaw for probably 30 years and still count it as my fairly new hacksaw. :smile: Great quality British tool.

rpm said:
+1 to that, blade always square to the frame, I`d be gutted to lose it.

I had an old BT issued eclipse, about 30 years old too. Every cut straight as a die and dead square. I had to retire it because the blade retaining pin started to fail. Took me about 2 years and about half a dozen different hacksaws before I found one that didn't drift off.

Best · Sep 29, 2016

Just remembered the name of my level manufacturer, - Rabone Chesterman. That's a name from the past and always dead accurate. Made in England, circa 1960s.
Also have Hilmor stand pipe benders over 50 years old.
Stanley screwdrivers and claw hammers, Eclipse hacksaws - nearly all made in Britain and at least 30 years old.

Dotty · Sep 29, 2016

I'm using Draper now, nicely weighted and cuts where I want it to.

Draper 31233 (4919) 300mm Heavy Duty Soft Grip Hacksaw Frame

lame plumber · Sep 29, 2016

omg there are ome out there with too little to think about, apart from the merits of a brand of hacksaw.....

However my bacho seems ok, not that I get it out much

Best · Sep 29, 2016

Am sure a lot of us do work for customers who have their tools for DIY hanging in their garages and sheds. I really fancy their old British made tools that only gather dust and still brand new condition despite being years old. Those would make really good buys someday.

turnpin · Sep 29, 2016

The old eclipse were extremely strong ....one survived being thrown at me by my journeyman...after I broke three blades one after the other cutting red band barrel .....happy day's...lol regards Turnpin:smile5:

tamz · Sep 29, 2016

When i was younger i had the std eclipse saws. Never really liked them. I would wind the blade tight by putting the wing nut in a door lock.
Moved onto the yellow stanley ones. Quite liked them as they were bowed on the back and could cut a 4" pipe without having to turn it. Had a few of them but they never lasted as the magpies were attracted to the bright colour.
Bought an irwin one about 10 years ago and it has been fine. Never really use it much these days but it is always in the van. I should really change the blade as its had the same one for about 4 years

lame plumber · Sep 29, 2016

tamz said:
When i was younger i had the std eclipse saws. Never really liked them. I would wind the blade tight by putting the wing nut in a door lock.
Moved onto the yellow stanley ones. Quite liked them as they were bowed on the back and could cut a 4" pipe without having to turn it. Had a few of them but they never lasted as the magpies were attracted to the bright colour.
Bought an irwin one about 10 years ago and it has been fine. Never really use it much these days but it is always in the van. I should really change the blade as its had the same one for about 4 years

shouldnt you be hibernating by now, winters coming up north

tamz · Sep 29, 2016

I'm well stocked with wood thanks to my cheap eastern european chainsaw

lame plumber · Sep 29, 2016

tamz said:
I'm well stocked with wood thanks to my cheap eastern european chainsaw

havent you got a cheap eastern european to operate it yet

tamz · Sep 29, 2016

No. They are quite thin on the ground up this way.

lame plumber · Sep 29, 2016

you do need to feed them to get them to work

Mgrant · Oct 2, 2016

Seen a monument one at a decent price around a tenner. Monument tools are usual good. So should be ok?

rpm · Oct 2, 2016

Don`t know if I still have it or if I threw it out having a clean up in the garage, anyway it was difficult to get a straight cut due to the handle.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&r...w5sGvL96bZZymwF_7N-Suw1A&ust=1475506924706254

Mgrant · Oct 2, 2016

That was a monument one?

rpm · Oct 2, 2016

Mgrant said:
That was a monument one?

Haven`t a clue, to me it was the rusty one.

Best · Oct 2, 2016

rpm said:
Haven`t a clue, to me it was the rusty one.

You got me thinking and I remembered it had similar. Found it and also found a couple of others! Eclipse No 60r is the wooden handled saw.

rpm · Oct 2, 2016

How many hacksaws does one man need Best? lol :thinking2:

Best · Oct 2, 2016

rpm said:
How many hacksaws does one man need Best? lol :thinking2:

I love good tools and also don't throw much out. :smile:
The history with them is the one to the left is actually older than it looks and excellent. The next saw belonged to a relative, the 3rd saw is really old (maybe 50) and I stopped using it years ago. The last one with wooden handle is probably 60 years and also belonged to a relative I think. They could be much older. All are Eclipse. My photo looks like the evolution of Hacksaws. :smile:

Best · Oct 2, 2016

I have just found 2 of the original cordless drills!
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Mgrant · Oct 2, 2016

Are ecplise ones still good these days?

leesparkykent · Oct 2, 2016

Disston hacksaw 225

tolly · Oct 2, 2016

I use the bahco 325 one, the more expensive one they do, great hacksaw, I like the quick change blade jobby on it, makes it easy for when I want to quickly take the blade out to cut something in a tight spot where I just want to hold the blade in my fingers.

Mgrant · Oct 2, 2016

tolly said:
I use the bahco 325 one, the more expensive one they do, great hacksaw, I like the quick change blade jobby on it, makes it easy for when I want to quickly take the blade out to cut something in a tight spot where I just want to hold the blade in my fingers.

That was one of the ones was looking at, either that or the monument one.

Billy Bob Bob · Oct 2, 2016

my seniors a bacho my juniors a Eclipse

Billy Bob Bob · Oct 2, 2016

Mgrant said:
Are ecplise ones still good these days?

yes

Mgrant · Oct 8, 2016

been recommend a lenox hacksaw they do look good

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