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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: leg17 on June 19, 2015, 11:49:25 AM

Title: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: leg17 on June 19, 2015, 11:49:25 AM

Sorry if this has come up before.

Does anyone know where I might purchase 8" long hack saw blades?

Are they gone the way of buggy whips?

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: JUNK-MAN on June 19, 2015, 11:58:35 AM

I have never seen one but you could try googling it and see were that takes you.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: turnnut on June 19, 2015, 02:46:38 PM

try ebay, there are a few there right now.

 try;    8 inch hacksaw blades

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: leg17 on June 19, 2015, 07:08:40 PM

My bad!  Should have been more clear.

Looking for conventional hand hacksaw blades for antique hack saw that is 8" long.

Thanks all for suggestions.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: Bill Houghton on June 20, 2015, 01:56:35 PM

I'm confused; how long do the blades need to be?  Pictures of your hacksaw might help.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: leg17 on June 20, 2015, 07:05:47 PM

Blades need to be 8 inches long.

Here is a picture of a saw that won't accept 10" or 12" blades.  Only 8".

ebay lot no.     371329278582

Thanks all.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: Analog on June 20, 2015, 09:20:25 PM

I encountered the same problem a few years ago and wound up making my own.  Cut a 10" or larger blade to desired length using tin snips, Use the cut off piece as a template for the mounting hole and to replicate the shape of the original end. Use a grinder to form, then drill the mounting hole.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: leg17 on June 21, 2015, 05:35:27 AM

Analog
That's what I guess I will do.
Just trying the easy route first.
Thanks

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: Branson on June 22, 2015, 10:25:27 AM

Quote from: leg17 on June 21, 2015, 05:35:27 AM

Analog
That's what I guess I will do.
Just trying the easy route first.
Thanks

I do this all the time.  It's extremely easy!  A 12 inch blade makes one for my 8 inch hacksaw and another for my 4 incher.  Scraps left over from making blades for my 6 inch hack saw make blades for scratch stock or work as scrapers. 

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: Bill Houghton on June 26, 2015, 10:05:44 PM

If you want to go first cabin on this, get yourself a Whitney Jr. punch http://www.roperwhitney.com/portable-light-duty.html (http://www.roperwhitney.com/portable-light-duty.html)

(http://www.roperwhitney.com/images/diagrams/5jr.jpg)

It'll make the holes for the pins in the hacksaw frame better than drilling.

You'll notice that I'm giving you an excuse to buy another tool.  No, no need to thank me; happy to provide the service.

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: oldtools on June 27, 2015, 12:52:10 AM

Broken hacksaw blades make excellent lock picks, just need to grind them to the various shapes.
also makes good scrapers.. Exacto type specialty knifes, etc..

Title: Re: 8" HackSaw Blades
Post by: leg17 on June 27, 2015, 07:41:21 AM

Quote from: Bill Houghton on June 26, 2015, 10:05:44 PM

You'll notice that I'm giving you an excuse to buy another tool.  No, no need to thank me; happy to provide the service.

Thanks.  That's what friends are for.