What is it?
A saw that is used to cut plastic and metal. Who uses it and why? Everyday people use the hacksaw to cut household materials. What materials can they be used on? Hacksaws can be used on plastic, metal, and other household materials How is it used? First, put the material you are cutting into a clamp to hold it in place. Then make small strokes to start the cut. Then pull and push the saw on the wood until you are nearly finished. Then slowly finish the cut so that there are no splinters. What are their distinctive features? There is thin, wide blade and it is stretched on U-shaped metal frame. There are 4 different teeth per inch depending on what kind of cut you desire. The sizes are 14, 18, 24, or 32 teeth per inch. Where can I buy it? Almost any hardware store. How much does it cost? They can cost from about $2 to $55 depending on quality. |