It is not difficult to buy a hacksaw for wood, since there is a large selection of domestic and foreign equipment in stores. When choosing a tool for a summer residence, you should decide for what kind of work it will be used, then it will be easy to make a choice.

General information about hacksaws for wood

You can make the simplest hacksaw for wood or metal with your own hands, but now any model can be easily bought at a specialized store.

At a summer cottage, this tool may be needed for such work as:

  • pruning fruit trees and berry bushes;
  • sawing firewood for home heating;
  • correction of the length of a wooden fence or hedgerow from shrubs;
  • trimming wooden planks to the desired size.

Important! Preference should be given to products made of types of ultra-strong steel.

Hacksaw saws are produced with two types of teeth - ordinary and hardened. The main advantage of hardened teeth is that they can be sharpened at home, which can be done an unlimited number of times. However, after several sharpenings (especially if they were performed poorly), the teeth may become blunt, then the product will become unusable.

Hacksaw for wood IRWIN PLUS

A saw with hardened teeth is characterized by high speed and accuracy, but they cannot be sharpened. If, during operation, the point becomes blunt, bumping into a stone or metal, the hacksaw will fail. Therefore, domestic summer residents usually choose models with ordinary teeth for everyday work. Choosing a saw with hardened teeth, you need to work very carefully, taking care not to damage the steel blade.

Types of saws hacksaws for wood

How to sharpen a hacksaw at home

Tools are distinguished according to the following criteria:

Depending on the cutting direction

Depending on the direction of cutting, hacksaws are of the following types:

  • for rip sawing and cutting;
  • for cross cutting;
  • universal (longitudinal-transverse).

For saws designed for ripping, the teeth have a slight, slightly noticeable forward tilt. A saw that cuts across wood has perfectly straight teeth. For professional woodworking, universal hacksaws are usually used. In such a saw, the teeth have a slight slope, but thanks to a special sharpening, they can cut material both in the longitudinal and transverse directions.

Hacksaw for wood GROSS

By appointment

By appointment, hand saws are divided into:

  • classic hacksaws (transverse or longitudinal cutting);
  • circular saws (for cutting holes);
  • spike saws (for cutting connecting spikes);
  • folding.

The highest quality is distinguished by classic hacksaws, cutting wood lengthways or across. External can only be used for cutting holes in a solid blade, the hole diameter depends on the hacksaw model. Folding models cannot always be used to work with small pieces of wood, but they are mobile and compact, they are easy to transport and carry. Foldable varieties are convenient for working with small amounts of material.

Bahco Lap-knife hacksaw

By the type of incisors

By the type of cutters, hacksaws are of the following types:

  • small tooth - 2.0-2.5 mm;
  • middle tooth - 3.0-3.5 mm;
  • large tooth - 4.0-6.0 mm.

The first type is suitable if you need to make a small-sized product from wood with small details. Saws with medium and large teeth, on the other hand, are suitable for rough sawing large pieces of wood. Products with a large tooth are perfect for those who purchase a wood hacksaw for preparing firewood.

Bahco ProfCut backsaw

Modern modernized types of hacksaws

Such units are divided into 2 groups:

With gaps between teeth

Electric saws for wood for a summer residence and a house: which is better

Hand saws with gaps between the teeth cut wood of any hardness with high quality and do not need frequent sharpening. Such a saw is easy to distinguish visually from other models, since the teeth are divided into several groups, separated from each other at equal intervals. One group can have from 5 to 7 teeth. Thanks to the gaps, wet sawdust does not clog the cut and is easily removed during operation, which significantly increases the speed and quality of sawing.

Note! Gaps can be of different lengths, depending on the specific model. If the distance from one group of teeth to another is short, this model can be used for working with small fragments of wood. If the distance between the groups of teeth is long, the hacksaw is useful for quick and rough cutting of large boards.

According to international standards, in the operating instructions for the tool, it is necessary to indicate not only the distance between the groups of teeth, but also the number of teeth for every 3 cm of the steel blade. To designate this parameter, the Latin letters PPI are used, and after the letters the number of teeth is 3 cm. For example, you can find the markings: PPI8, PPI14. The larger the number of teeth for every 3 cm, the smaller their size. Therefore, if you need a hacksaw with a fine tooth, you should choose a model with a high PPI.

Electric Hacksaw Saws for Wood

Electrified wood saws are of the following types:

  • saber;
  • tape;
  • end (miter saws for wood are well suited if you need to saw wood at a certain angle);
  • jigsaw, which is usually used to make large and small figures from plywood (chipboard, fiberboard) to decorate summer cottages, is equipped with a figured cutting function;
  • disk;
  • chain.

On construction sites and sawmills, band saws for wood are most often used. This is the most common type of instrument. Combined miter saws are suitable for summer cottages.

Important! Circular or circular saws for wood have proven themselves well. Their only drawback is the high risk of injury due to the high rotational speed of the saw blade. Experts say that this type of tool is a "hybrid" of a conventional electric jigsaw with a chainsaw. At the summer cottage, circular hacksaws are indispensable in those cases when you need to cut down large fruit trees.

Reciprocating saws are characterized by high precision and cleanliness of the cut; they are an indispensable tool for carpentry work (making wooden furniture and agricultural implements, repairing a garden house). A chain hacksaw is usually used for rougher activities that do not require high precision. For example, using a chain saw is good for pruning berry bushes, shortening boards, giving the desired shape and height of the hedge. It is also very convenient to use a chain hacksaw to harvest firewood for the winter, since this process does not require high cutting accuracy.

Crosswehr hacksaw

Criteria for choosing a hacksaw for giving

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If you have to choose such an important thing as a hacksaw for a summer residence, you need to know which is better and why. Zubr is considered to be the largest domestic tool manufacturer. However, she has a very limited range of products, so many summer residents prefer foreign brands. For example, hacksaws made in Japan have worked well. They are characterized by high cutting accuracy.Swedish models are compact and easy to use, but you can't always find spare parts for them.

When choosing a hacksaw for a summer residence, you need to keep in mind the following:

  • the cutting blade must be made of high quality material that is as resistant to corrosion as possible. High-strength stainless steel is ideal;
  • the tool should be easy to use, so its length is of great importance. If the summer resident often has to transport a hacksaw in a car or in public transport, it is better to opt for models of short length or folding options. If the saw will be stored in a garage (shed) where there is a lot of free space, it is better to choose a long hacksaw. Compared to short ones, they are distinguished by a high speed of work;
  • the saw handle should be comfortable (so as not to rub your hand during operation) and securely attached to the cutting blade;
  • the size of the teeth should correspond to the nature of the work for which the saw is purchased. To determine the size of the teeth, look at the number next to the letters PPI.

To check how comfortable it will be to use the tool, you need to take the saw and place its handle in your palm. If you feel uncomfortable or hard to hold the saw, it is better to look for another model that is more suitable. Any discomfort during work will lead to a sharp decrease in labor productivity.

Hacksaw BISON

Review of famous models of saws of hacksaws

At the moment, the following hacksaw models are most popular with domestic summer residents:

  • Bison is the choice of those who prefer high-quality and reliable equipment of domestic production. This company produces mainly band and end saws for wood and metal;
  • Bahco lap knife - Japanese wood saw, which is inexpensive, has several functions and is easy to operate;
  • Gross Piranha. This model is the choice for those who need to cut large quantities of wood quickly. Piranha is fast, but inexperienced users are often injured;
  • Stanley is a wood saw with a compact shape. Folding models are available that do not take up much space in the basement or garage;
  • Crosswehr. According to experts, this model can be easily sharpened. In addition, it has a long service life and rarely breaks;
  • Irwin has a simple and reliable design, can be used both at home (in the country) and on a sawmill (for harvesting large volumes of wood).

Several years ago, the first place in the ranking of such equipment was occupied by the Alco saw, but recently other manufacturers have begun to actively displace the products of this brand on the market.

When buying a hacksaw, it is advisable to choose the model that is as easy to use as possible, since the simplicity of design and control reduces the likelihood of breakdowns. If you follow the recommendations above, you can buy what you really need, and the purchase will only be a joy.