Can a Hacksaw Cut Wood (What Materials Can Cut)

Published on: May 20, 2022
Written by Eric Devin / Fact-checked by David Rowan

A hacksaw is a hand power tool. It’s a toothed saw that is used to cut metal, plastic, and wood. C-shaped is the most common shape of the hacksaw. The hacksaw frame is used to tighten a blade. The normal range of a hacksaw blade is between 8-12 inches. It is possible to use a variety of blades in a variety of sizes in a powered hacksaw, or the same blades that are used by hand in smaller machines.

Generally, hacksaw blades are used to cut pipe and metal. A hacksaw blade is often used to cut wood, but it takes a lot of time to cut a wide wood. The hacksaw blade can be used to cut 1 to 2 inches. 

Part of Hack Saw

A hacksaw blade consists of different parts. Here is the part of the hacksaw blade:

• Handle
• Blade tensioner
• Tensioner knob
• Blade
• Blade Pins

What Materials Can a Hacksaw Cut

Hacksaw is very popular in the eclectic and plumbing industry. Hacksaw is mainly designed to cut thin elements. Different elements are cut through the hacksaw. They are:

• Metal Pipes;
• Rods;
•  Plastic Pipes; 
• Brackets;
• Cast iron;
• Aluminum and
• Thin Wood. 

Wood Cutting With a Hacksaw 

In the different projects, woodworkers need to cut wood in various ways with different tools. Sometimes they use a hacksaw to cut wood. Most of the time they use a hacksaw when they need to trim thin wood.

 Just pick a regular sharp hacksaw to cut a small piece of wood. Only one to three inches thick blades can be cut with a hacksaw. For this reason, the first thing to check is the size of the wood that you are going to cut.  Then mark the area and start trimming. It’s a very easy way but if your wood is thick then skip the hacksaw. 

Types of Hacksaw

Different types of hacksaw are available in the market. Users pick them according to their use. This section represents the types of a hacksaw, There are the types:

Full-Sized Hacksaw

The name of this saw comes from its size. A full-size hack saw is larger than any hacksaw. At least 32 teeth are attached per inch in this saw. The work ends quickly due to the huge amount of teeth. 

Junior Hacksaw

The Junior hacksaws are smaller than the large hacksaw. This hacksaw is used on limited place work. It’s very lightweight and easy to carry. Due to their softer, smaller blades, they cannot be used to cut hard materials. 

Mini Hacksaw

Sometimes you have to work in a very small space. If you are a plumber then you must know about the mini saw. Its smallest hacksaw.  Mini hacksaws are made for cutting in small spaces and getting to hard-to-reach places, like pipework in your home.

Power Hacksaw

Nowadays [amazon link=”B08B66VHK6″ title=”power hacksaws” /] have become very popular. It works faster than a hand hacksaw. It is very easy to manage, you just need to balance the saw properly. Powered hacksaws usually raise their blades when they come back.

How to Use a Hacksaw Safely

Before use, any tool knows how to use them. When it is a fact of hacksaw you need to know about the use of prose. This section discusses the use process of the hacksaw. 

1. First ensure that you pick the right blade for the hacksaw. 

2. You need to ensure that the blade is secured on the frame.  

3. Clean the work area. Mark the cutting area before cutting. 

4. Draw the saw along the mark by lining up the blade with the mark.

Maintenance of Hacksaw

Regular maintenance longer the work-life of a hacksaw. Maintaining a hacksaw requires the following considerations:

1. After use, the hacksaw cleans it. If you do not clean the saw day to day it becomes rusty and damaged. 

2. Store your hacksaw in a moisture-free area so it can not get rust. 

3. Regularly check the hacksaw blade so if it damages, change them fastly.

4. Do not hesitate to replace worn-out blades.

5. Keep the blade cool by lubricating it with oil or a lubricant.

FAQs

Should You Cut Wood With a Hacksaw?

Yes, you should use the hacksaw to cut wood if the wood length is 2 inches. But you can not use them if your wood is large and wide in size. Because most of the hacksaw is hand popular and it consumes lots of time and energy. 

What Is the Best Tool to Cut Wood?

Different saws are available in the market to cut wood. A Circular saw, Table saw and Chainsaw is the best tool to cut wood. Try to pick a power saw so that you can cut your wood fastly. A power saw is the best choice because it gives you a smooth cut. 

Can a Hacksaw Cut a Tree?

No, it is not possible. You can not cut a tree with the hacksaw. Mainly plumbers and electricians use hacksaws for their work. It is often used to cut wood. The hacksaw doesn’t have so much power that you can cut a whole tree with it. With it, you can roughly cut two to three inches tree ranches.

Conclusions

Hacksaw is a very popular tool. Plumber and electricians use hacksaws for their work. Hacksaws are also used to cut wood. Plastic pipes, thin metal, and wood can be easily cut through the hacksaw. In this article, we discuss in detail the hacksaw. Use process, safety tips, maintenance and three frequent ask questions are attached to this article. 

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