Build a Power Hacksaw with Vise

by Vince Gingery

Dave wrote me some time back,

"Vince has demonstrated that a reduction belt drive is adequate. And he has somehow worked out the geometry so that the blade lifts on the return stroke without any additional mechanism. It is impressive to watch his machine stroke the blade smoothly through a slab of steel. And it does it accurately and in good time too."

This is a 60 strokes-per-minute portable machine that uses a 14 tpi blade that will cut a 1/4" x 3" flat bar in a couple of minutes, yet weighs little more than 50 pounds. You'll need a 1/3 hp 1725 motor. Standard pulleys, belts and pillow blocks reduce the drive to 278 rpm. The only special equipment necessary is a 100 amp welder. All holes are drilled and tapped, so a drill press would be a great help, although not essential.

This is a Gingery-quality manual. You won't find better how-to anywhere. And this is a proven machine. Build one! Order a copy. 8 1/2 x 11 softcover 66 pages

No. 1312 ... $8.95