Starrett Red Stripe

MichaelG.

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https://www.starrett.co.uk/shop/power_tool_accessories/saw_blades_and_hand_tools/handhacksawblades/

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 14/11/2021 17:12:43

I too use Starret or Bacho hacksaw blades.

Thor

Hopefully, Rob

They are certainly available at realistic prices

But they won't do themselves any favours by listing them like that

MichaelG.

I buy mine from RS Components. Always choose the "All Hard" rather than the bi-metal flexible type, I've tried the flexible ones and can not cut straight with them and they do not last as long.

Lenox. Best blades in the US and can be purchased in the UK.

Alan.

You may be right, Dave … The 'reciprocating saw' blades seem to be showing reasonable prices.

Damned silly way to operate your own site though 

MichaelG.

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Ref. https://www.starrett.co.uk/shop/power_tool_accessories/reciprocating/metal_cutting/

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 14/11/2021 21:08:37

What is really shameful ?

For a reason , Eclipse is not mentioned.

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For completeness [and, I fear, for historical reference] here is an Eclipse brochure : **LINK**

https://docs.rs-online.com/5b9f/0900766b8124f1f6.pdf

MichaelG.

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Note:

My earlier recommendation was for a specific range of blades, not for a brand-name.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 15/11/2021 09:09:02

Hi, I've use mostly Eclipse blades and are normally the all hard ones, but the bimetal flexible ones are useful when sawing off something in a difficult position as they don't snap quite so easily if they get twisted during the sawing operation. Below is one each of a modest supply that I currently have, the black one was branded Max-Pro, of which I bought 20 packs of 12 at an auction many years ago at a very nice price, they don't match up to any of the ones above it, but do give a reasonable amount of use in general and are worth what I paid for them, I sold a few packs to some of my work mates at the time and gave some to a few close friends and family and I have probably still got half a dozen packs left.

I don't think I shall every have to buy any more for quite a long while, if ever.

Regards Nick.

P.S. Rob, I think you'll get fakes of just about anything these days, most of the good makes are not exactly cheap.

Edited By Nicholas Farr on 15/11/2021 12:40:38

MichaelG.

I have a good supply of Eclipse all hard blades which I have no complaints about. I think a decent frame is a big factor in sawing accurately as well as a good blade, I bought an eclipse tubular frame when I was an apprentice and it is rubbish, my grandfather’s Eclipse flat bar frame is a joy to use and I also have a Ding Dong solid bar frame that is also very good, I think Ding Dong blades were probably not very good from what I hear but I have never used them. Bahco/Sandvik are very good but again I prefer the all hard version for bench work. Flexible blades are a must for site work or any situation where the item being sawn is less than solidly held. Lube can be useful but can make a mess and stick the swarf to everything.

Mike