Loosen the wing nut near the hacksaw’s handle. Loosen the nut by turning it counter-clockwise. Remove the old blade from the frame. Install a new blade onto the blade retaining pins. Tighten the wing nut by rotating it clockwise until the blade is tight.Make a test cut on a piece of scrap metal held in a vise.
How do you tension a hacksaw blade?
Ensure you select the correct one for your hacksaw.
Step 1 – Loosen wingnut. Ensure the wingnut is loosened before hooking the blade onto the pins. Step 2 – Tighten wingnut. Once the blade is in place, turn the wing nut in a clockwise direction.
What is a hacksaw blade?
INTRODUCTION. A hacksaw is a fine-tooth saw with a blade under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal. Hand-held hacksaws consist of a metal frame with a handle, and pins for attaching a narrow disposable blade. A screw or other mechanism is used to put the thin blade under tension.
