I think I have 4 power hack saws. 3 are converted from line shaft drives and 1(Racine) was always a motor drive. None are painted but if someone would like to see them painted, they have my permission.
I think I have 4 power hack saws. 3 are converted from line shaft drives and 1(Racine) was always a motor drive. None are painted but if someone would like to see them painted, they have my permission.
It's hard to have a favorite hacksaw, but this old classic would be my choice. Spends most of it's time hanging around under the welding bench these days...
The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...
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That old power hacksaw may be slow, but the 2x HF sized bandsasw I have had aren't' worth a cent.
Crooked cuts, throwing blades.
Maybe I just have to set it right, but I have never found the proper working trim.
Forget Harbor Freight... there's a better class of Chinesium out there. I doubt I have much more money in my 5x7 King than you spent on those 2 you didn't like, and it's been a new favorite tool of mine.
The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...
250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC Stick
F-225 amp Forney AC Stick
230 amp Sears AC Stick
Lincoln 180C MIG
Victor Medalist 350 O/A
Cut 50 Plasma
Les
Forget Harbor Freight... there's a better class of Chinesium out there. I doubt I have much more money in my 5x7 King than you spent on those 2 you didn't like, and it's been a new favorite tool of mine.
Same. I bought this one new in 1999 and sold it recently when I found a used Ellis.
Only thing I did was check adjustment, rip out the coolant system and buy quality blades.
Pretty much the identical machine... I never used the coolant system either. The original owner never used it much so I think I might still be on the original blade... got a few bi-metals that are going to have to go into it soon though.
The harder you fall, the higher you bounce...
250 amp Miller DialArc AC/DC Stick
F-225 amp Forney AC Stick
230 amp Sears AC Stick
Lincoln 180C MIG
Victor Medalist 350 O/A
Cut 50 Plasma
Les
Speaking of hacksaw‘s, this is a handy little bugger for tight spots.
I used one of those for years cutting small diameter PVC in narrow ditches, it's still in my box. Now we just use shears or the miniature M12 Sawzall.
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You will note there is no OSHA presence in my shop. The one sitting in front of the Racine is the first one my father bought in the mid 1930's. I have one other one but it is buried even deeper. As mentioned earlier if anyone would like to see them painted and polished they have my permission to come here and do it.
Looks great 👍
I get tire of buying bandsaw blades that break at high price.
Dave
Originally Posted by Meltedmetal
You will note there is no OSHA presence in my shop. The one sitting in front of the Racine is the first one my father bought in the mid 1930's. I have one other one but it is buried even deeper. As mentioned earlier if anyone would like to see them painted and polished they have my permission to come here and do it.
Looks great ��
I get tire of buying bandsaw blades that break at high price.
Dave
If you look carefully at the blade on the Racine you'll see that it was broken and silver brazed to get the most out of it. The smaller saw uses a 12" blade and the
Racine uses a 14" blade. They are not that cheap either. https://www.tenaquip.com/category/to...iAAEgKDKPD_BwE
If you look carefully at the blade on the Racine you'll see that it was broken and silver brazed to get the most out of it. The smaller saw uses a 12" blade and the
Racine uses a 14" blade. They are not that cheap either. https://www.tenaquip.com/category/to...iAAEgKDKPD_BwE
Your 14" blade is still cheaper than bandsaw blades.
You can buy roll cut to 14" and drill hole for pin
Dave
Originally Posted by Meltedmetal
If you look carefully at the blade on the Racine you'll see that it was broken and silver brazed to get the most out of it. The smaller saw uses a 12" blade and the
Racine uses a 14" blade. They are not that cheap either. https://www.tenaquip.com/category/to...iAAEgKDKPD_BwE
I bought a Stanley 20-036 set not long ago on sale and it included the mini.
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Originally Posted by Meltedmetal
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