What is a pump-action saw?
What is a pump-action saw? |
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A pump-action saw is a pistol-shaped saw which has a removable hacksaw blade mounted in the handle. | |||
Application |
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The pump-action saw is often used to cut materials that are located in enclosed or hard to reach areas where a regular hacksaw could not fit. | |||
Material |
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Blades are available which can cut through wood, plastic, metal, ceramic and glass. | |||
Characteristics |
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BladeA pump-action saw accepts 250mm hacksaw blades |
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Cutting strokeAs with a hacksaw, the blade should be mounted in the saw with the teeth pointing away from the handle. This is because the saw is designed to cut on the push stroke. |
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Teeth Per Inch (TPI)A hacksaw blade will usually have between 14 and 32 teeth per inch. The more teeth per inch a blade has, the faster it will cut, but the rougher the finish will be. |
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HandleA pump-action saw has what’s known as an open pistol grip handle. This type of handle is often found on smaller saws such as compass or drywall saws which are designed for working in awkward or confined spaces. The curved handle makes cutting overhead easier as the handle is lighter, putting less strain on the wrist as a result. |
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