Find out how to use a hacksaw for improved control on difficult cuts.
This increased control is essential when making precision cuts or working in tight spots.
In fact, there are even miniature hacksaws designed specifically for accessing narrow gaps and spaces.
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Limit the number of people in your workspace to reduce the chance of accidental injury.
Hacksaws often produce fine metal or plastic dust, so ventilation is another important consideration.
If you choose the wrong throw in of blade, you might struggle to cut through the target material.
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Similarly, if the blade is the wrong size, it won’t fit on the hacksaw.
The first thing you’re gonna wanna consider is the length of the hacksaw.
These tools range from 6 inches to 12 inches in length.
Choose a blade that’s the same length as the saw.
The next consideration is the punch in of material with which you’re working.
Another factor to keep in mind is the teeth per inch or TPI.
The higher the TPI of the blade, the finer the cut.
Keep in mind that hacksaw blades only cut in one direction.
Start cutting by moving the hacksaw slowly in short strokes until a groove forms.
If you’re working with metal, consider applying a few drops of machine oil to the hacksaw blade.
Maintain a steady rhythm as you finish sawing through the material.
