View Full Version : Hacksaw Blades: Does Any Company Make Super Thin Ones?
Scott Memmer
11-29-2020, 2:32 AM
Howdy, Everyone. I wasn't sure where to put this, so if a mod needs to move it, I understand.
I have a possible need for a thinner-than-normal hacksaw blade. I know there are other kinds of saws out there with thinner blades, but a hacksaw works really well for what I'm trying to do. I have some Zona razor saws that work, but not as well as the hacksaw.
Every hacksaw blade I've run into seems to be around .030" (.75 mm) thick.
Strange question, I know.
Thanks in advance.
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Frederick Skelly
11-29-2020, 3:03 AM
Googled > thin hacksaw blades < and several came up after a little digging. Here's one that's 0.025" thick: LINK (https://www.amazon.com/Starrett-BS1218-Hack-Blade-2X025X18TX12/dp/B001CEMZHE/ref=pd_day0_469_3/138-9858747-5663869?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001CEMZHE&pd_rd_r=639c1cc7-4153-4439-9d02-e0d7aa1f07b9&pd_rd_w=FpGpl&pd_rd_wg=8AhyG&pf_rd_p=ecf748b5-e796-4a0d-9a46-406a973ba8da&pf_rd_r=X9W35MS8FPRV35Q9QK6X&psc=1&refRID=X9W35MS8FPRV35Q9QK6X). Don't know if these meet your need, but there are a few others.
I didn't check one of the big supply houses like McMaster Carr, but perhaps they'd have something you could use.
David L Morse
11-29-2020, 5:16 AM
Would a jewelers saw be too small? There are really thin blades available for those.
Jim Matthews
11-30-2020, 6:53 AM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/502516237/24-pack-of-spiral-saw-blades-highest?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_all&utm_custom1=_k_eca68c72d84c1aa05923d3b6041a843b_k_&utm_content=bing_319339185_1304020917004184_815013 27774781_pla-4585100928622219:pla-4585100928622219_m__502516237&utm_custom2=319339185&msclkid=eca68c72d84c1aa05923d3b6041a843b
FYI - these require a slower "feed rate" to avoid breakage.
Frank Pratt
11-30-2020, 10:02 AM
What exactly are you cutting? Knowing this will get you more help.
Scott Memmer
12-02-2020, 6:08 PM
Googled > thin hacksaw blades < and several came up after a little digging. Here's one that's 0.025" thick: LINK (https://www.amazon.com/Starrett-BS1218-Hack-Blade-2X025X18TX12/dp/B001CEMZHE/ref=pd_day0_469_3/138-9858747-5663869?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001CEMZHE&pd_rd_r=639c1cc7-4153-4439-9d02-e0d7aa1f07b9&pd_rd_w=FpGpl&pd_rd_wg=8AhyG&pf_rd_p=ecf748b5-e796-4a0d-9a46-406a973ba8da&pf_rd_r=X9W35MS8FPRV35Q9QK6X&psc=1&refRID=X9W35MS8FPRV35Q9QK6X). Don't know if these meet your need, but there are a few others.
I didn't check one of the big supply houses like McMaster Carr, but perhaps they'd have something you could use.
Frederick, those look great. I tried a Google search too, but you hit paydirt better than me. Thanks very much.
Scott
Scott Memmer
12-02-2020, 6:09 PM
Would a jewelers saw be too small? There are really thin blades available for those.
David, thanks so much. Without going into the whole application, a jewelry saw would wander too much. I need blade at least wide as a standard hacksaw blade, but thank you.
Scott
Scott Memmer
12-02-2020, 6:10 PM
What exactly are you cutting? Knowing this will get you more help.
Frank, it's a long story, but it's PEEK plastic, about 1.50" thick. Very expensive stuff.
Thanks Much,
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Scott Memmer
12-02-2020, 6:12 PM
https://www.etsy.com/listing/502516237/24-pack-of-spiral-saw-blades-highest?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_all&utm_custom1=_k_eca68c72d84c1aa05923d3b6041a843b_k_&utm_content=bing_319339185_1304020917004184_815013 27774781_pla-4585100928622219:pla-4585100928622219_m__502516237&utm_custom2=319339185&msclkid=eca68c72d84c1aa05923d3b6041a843b
FYI - these require a slower "feed rate" to avoid breakage.
Jim, I'm doing this by hand and, as I mentioned to David above, a small blade will wander too much.
Thanks,
Scott
Jamie Buxton
12-02-2020, 10:15 PM
A Japanese pull saw intended for cutting hardwood cuts plastics too. Good ones don’t wander while cutting hardwood. The kerf width varies, but is thinner than any hacksaw blade.
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