power hacksaw

[frank02189]

Hi
Benchtop power hacksaw who makes them and what would be a price for one.
Thanks
Frank

[fpworks]

I don't know of any benchtop power hacksaws or reciprocating saw other than a scroll saw, which are available from Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. These may not be suitable for your requirements.

I'm going to guess that a horizontal bandsaw will suit your requirements. There are many available.

If you post your material shape, size, type, and cut geometry, somebody can recommend a particular model.

Justin

[Mcgyver]

do you need a hacksaw? the bandsaw being 100% duty cycle and cheaper to make as largely replace the hacksaw, you can get them in a benchtop (portable) style as well. if you need the greater accuracy of the hacksaw maybe a cold saw? I don't where do to send you for a power hacksaw. I made one in high school but scraped it a few years ago when i got my bandsaw

[Geof]

Originally Posted by frank02189 Hi Benchtop power hacksaw who makes them and what would be a price for one. Thanks Frank

I have seen many power hacksaws but never a bench top version and I think even the big versions are no longer made. Or at least I have not seen one in a showroom or advertised for a long time. As mcgyver says they have been rendered obsolete by the bandsaw.

[pastera]

SEIG makes one but I cannot remember the importer - its also very expensive for the size

Check out lathemaster for a benchtop bandsaw
http://www.lathemaster.com/Benchtop%20Bandsaw.htm

Aaron

[frank02189]

Hi
I found a lead for the Keller 601 but at a price of $1300.00 not to sure about it.
Also the SEIG G1 but not sure were to get one of those.
I was thinking a power hacksaw would be self tending that it could cut a pc on its own with gravity feed were a bandsaw i would have to feed by hand and I don't like
the bandsaw blades get dull quick and are pricey were hacksaw blades are much cheaper and i think would last longer. I plan to cut 1-1/2" 12l14 round some 1018 and
small dia aluminum. Just thinking a small bench power hacksaw would be worth a try.
Thanks for the replys and your insite
Frank

[fpworks]

cheap horizontal bandsaws are gravity fed (but are regulated with hydraulics)

cutting 12L14, 1018, and aluminum rounds...a horizontal bandsaw with the proper surface speed will last a very long time.

Make sure you are looking at horizontal, metal cutting bandsaws, not vertical bandsaws meant for wood.