8" HackSaw Blades

[leg17]

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?

[JUNK-MAN]

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

[turnnut]

try ebay, there are a few there right now.

try;    8 inch hacksaw blades

[leg17]

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.

[Bill Houghton]

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

[leg17]

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.

[Analog]

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.

[leg17]

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

[Branson]

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. 

[Bill Houghton]

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



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.

[oldtools]

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..

[leg17]

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.