I need a good hacksaw frame

[Long Ears]

I'm looking to add another hacksaw to the bench. I'm tempted  to find an old wood handled one. Do any of you have any suggestions? Thanks, Bob

[dogcatcher]

I was at a friends shop and used his hacksaw, when I got home I ordered one like it. 
http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-6823-2-in-1-High-Tension-Hacksaw/dp/B00BRL59FW/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1454733719&sr=1-1&keywords=hacksaw

It is better than any hacksaw I have used, nice and rigid and easy to replace the blades.

[Gaeckle]

Ebay....find just about anything.

[Pete G.]

Look for what is called a Lancaster pattern saw.

[rogerpjr]

I used a Craftsman for years until I dropped it on concrete and broke the tensioning wheel.  I replaced it with a really nice one made by Starrett.

[Mark Elliott]

I bought a lever tensioning one from Lowes (Kobalt brand) several years ago and have been happy with it.   It is very quick changing blades.

[David Rase]

I used a Craftsman for years until I dropped it on concrete and broke the tensioning wheel.  I replaced it with a really nice one made by Starrett.

I had the same thing happen a couple of years ago.  Because I am cheap,    or just couldn't make a decision on which new fangled saw frame to purchase, I replaced the broken tensioning wheel with a coupling nut.  I actually like the coupling nut better than the wheel because I can put a small wrench on it and get the blade nice and tight.   
David 

[dogcatcher]

Look for what is called a Lancaster pattern saw.

I googled "Lancaster pattern saw" and came up with this pdf.  http://nmlra.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MuzzleBlastsMarch2014-BAY.pdf

Now I have another rabbit chasing project to work on.  LOL

[davec2]

I have an older version of this and it has provided good service

http://www.amazon.com/Tools-High-Tension-Hacksaw-12-inch-12132HT50/dp/B000LGBZDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1454879493&sr=1-1&keywords=Lenox+hacksaw

[valongrifles]

I like the Sterrett. But, I think they are all made in the CHINA!!!

[horologist]

I am fond of the Lancashire pattern saws. These saws were made in large numbers for the better part of two centuries. With a little hunting they can be purchased reasonably in auctions and antique stores.



This one uses full size 12" hacksaw blades.



For moderate cutting they are my first choice in an antique saw. For heavy cutting, stuff that would probably be best done on a power saw, I prefer the ergonomics of the more modern type saw frame.

Most any are probably fine. The critical component is the blade. You can get good results with a cheap saw frame and a good blade but it is nearly impossible to do the reverse.

Troy

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Here's mine:  it's an antique, like its owner.

[Long Ears]

Thanks everyone for the input. I think I got a good one coming from eBay. It's a Lancaster pattern, we will see. I have another question for Taylor, the reason I purchased the hack saw was to install a blade that has the set ground out of it for a finer thinker cut. Do you grind the set off on your belt grinder with lots of cooling? Thanks again, Bob

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Yes, I just used a belt grinder to take the set off both sides, and just one quick pass on each side of the blade, held in your fingers will do it.  I hand hold the blade to cut screw slots, as it only takes a couple of passes.  In fact, mine which has been serving me for about thirty years is shortened and one end ground narrow to about 1/4" and sharpened like a chisel for cutting the wood away from barrel key holes.  So it cannot be mounted in a frame.