Which Way Do Hacksaw Blades Go

Should hacksaw teeth face forward or backward? Install the hacksaw blade so the teeth face forward. The saws are designed so the blade will cut when it’s pushed (the forward stroke) rather than when pulled (see photo). Some blades have an arrow that shows the correct installation (the arrow points toward the handle).

How do you put a hacksaw blade on?

1. Loosen the wing nut near the hacksaw’s handle. …
2. Remove the old blade from the frame. …
3. Install a new blade onto the blade retaining pins. …
4. Tighten the wing nut by rotating it clockwise until the blade is tight.
5. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap metal held in a vise.

How do you put a blade in a junior hacksaw?

Turn the thumb wheel in an anti-clockwise direction until you are able to place the blade into the two slots on the body of the saw. Place the blade in the frame with the teeth pointing away from the handle, towards the end of the saw. This is sometimes easier to do if the junior hacksaw is upside down.