Hacksaw
Also known as
Metal Saw, Junior Hacksaw
Used for
Cutting metal stock, bolts, conduit, and pipe by hand when a power tool isn't practical or safe — trimming an overlong bolt after tightening, or cutting a piece of unistrut to length on site.
Trade note
"Hack" here means to cut roughly, not the modern computing sense. The blade is held under tension in a C-shaped frame and installed with teeth pointing forward, so the saw cuts on the push stroke.
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Hacksaw is used for cutting metal stock, bolts, conduit, and pipe by hand when a power tool isn't practical or safe — trimming an overlong bolt after tightening, or cutting a piece of unistrut to length on site. It is also known as Metal Saw, Junior Hacksaw. Trade note: "Hack" here means to cut roughly, not the modern computing sense. The blade is held under tension in a C-shaped frame and installed with teeth pointing forward, so the saw cuts on the push stroke.
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