There’s no reason to use a hacksaw in a modern farm shop. Cutting metal on a farm often used to involve either an oxy-acetylene torch, a hacksaw or tin snips. If a shop was “high-tech,” it might have ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Takeaway: While there are several ways to accurately, and easily, cut metal with ...

The band saw name isn’t exactly secretive, it’s a saw that has a blade that is a long metal band. So instead of cutting back and forth like a hand saw, it cuts more like a circular or chain saw. But ...

Makita is offering cutting options for the pro user of both cordless and corded band saws with new bi-metal band saw blades (E-13225, T-05599, T-05608 and T-05614). The three-pack band saw blades are ...

When talking about bandsaw blade design there are probably as many opinions as there are bandsaw manufacturers. So let’s look at the basic ideas and concepts of a band blade to appreciate the critical ...

When cutting sheet metal, it's crucial to use the correct methods to get the best results while staying safe. You may need to know how to cut sheet metal while working on DIY craft projects, gutter ...

If you’re on a tight budget with modest sawing needs, this Wen option is an excellent choice. It offers a 9-inch throat depth and 3-1/2-inch vertical capacity, powered by a 1/3-hp, 2.8-amp motor. It ...

Once, sawing was considered a secondary machining process and saws were used mostly for cutting bar stock in preparation for other machining operations. In recent years, the development of new types ...