power hacksaw plans and designs
hi, i have been wanting to build a power hacksaw for many years and of course been down the google path over and over. most of what is available is small and cheap type designs but i would like something of good quality and still compact enough to be practical in a hobby workshop. i know the imported saws are cost effective and its just plug in and go but i want a project and something completed thats going to be around for my grand kids to admire. it must be from bar stock totally and us a damping thats adjustable, vfd controlled or gearbox no sure yet. smooth acting movement, quiet and compact in design. accurate and adjustable to be kept correct. does anyone know of plans , photos or a past project i could copy. thanks brett.
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Speed Reduction Workaround
Whether you go for bandsaw or hacksaw at some point speed reduction will raise its head.
See attached photo for what I thought was a clever workaround using your existing lathe speeds, I pinched that idea from an American forum. Have been surprised that I don't see people using it more often. Is there something inherently bad about this idea that I'm not yet aware of ?
I stopped using this after I bought a second hand power hacksaw.
Bill