number of strokes in using a hacksaw
2006-11-20 22:22:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You can get several different types of hack saw blades. Traditionally, they are used to cut metal. Number of strokes depends upon what you're cutting - both type of metal and thickness. Regardless, to get the most from your hacksaw cutting, you want to work towards a smooth, medium speed, rythmetic back and forth motion. This will help prevent the blade from drifting sideways where the result would be a crooked line.
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2006-11-20 22:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular Blade
The regular hacksaw blade is the one most people use because the blade that will usually come with the tool when you buy in the hardware store. However, it’s only made for use on softer metals that are iron-free such as aluminum or tin. With a regular hacksaw blade, the teeth alternate between left and right and touch each other. This can make the first few strokes difficult but once the metal has been fully scored by the teeth of the blade, the job will go quickly.
Raker Blade
It’s easy to identify a raker hacksaw blade because the teeth are in groups of three. The blade might look strange, but it’s very effective on thick metal pieces like iron pipe.
Don’t expect the job to go quickly. You’ll still need to put in a lot of work into cuting the pipe but this is definitely the right blade for the heavier jobs you’ll encounter with a hacksaw. Using a regular hacksaw blade for cutting iron pipe is just going to result in a blunt blade and plenty of frustration.
Wavy Blade
Where the metal is thin but not of the soft type, you’ll want to fit a wavy blade onto your hacksaw. Take a look and you’ll see where the blade gets its name as the teeth run from left to right in a wave pattern. This is intended to give a smooth cut in hard metal although you shouldn’t use it on thick metal.
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2015-11-19 15:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by john 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different types, there usually noted on the package they come in. Make sure it's adjusted right and the teeth face forward, the cutting stroke is forward.
2006-11-20 22:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fine teeth 32per inch for cutting soft metal. the harder the steel the less teeth.
2006-11-20 22:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
32 teeth per inch, will cut metal
2006-11-20 22:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋