Which Way Does A Junior Hacksaw Blade 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). How do you put a hacksaw blade in? Loosen the
When Did Disston Stop Making Saws? In the 1990’s the company stopped production. Today the Disston name is associated with Blu-mol reciprocating saw blades and drill bits that are made in China. Does disston still make saws? Industries sold Disston Precision Inc. in a private sale. Although the company has ceased making Disston handsaws, the
How Many Teeth Per Inch Does A Rip Saw Have? Rip saws typically have 4–10 teeth per inch, making them relatively coarse. How many teeth does a rip cut saw have? Ripping: 10-inch blades with 24-30 teeth and 12-inch blades with 40 or fewer teeth. Crosscutting: 10-inch blades with 60 teeth and 12-inch with 80