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    Homemade Anvil from Sheffield Victorian Tram Track Circa 1890's includes some Cardio Vascular workout with a hacksaw


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    Homemade Anvil from Sheffield Victorian Tram Track Circa 1890's includes some Cardio Vascular workout with a hacksaw

    Hell, if it didn't cost so much for shipping, I have a couple Sawzaws and I would give him one. I would. I like it when he came back and said he needed a bit of a rest after that. "We would, too!"--Slasher

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    Very nice, Sir. That was some hard hack-sawing

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    My arms hurt in solidarity. Or proxy. Or maybe flashbacks. That was a great deal of sawing.

    Neil

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    I think I might have the same hack saw frame
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    Never try to tell me it can't be done
    When I have to paint I use KBS products

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    I own several and my favorite is the one with the thumb hold up front like yours Frank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TrickieDickie View Post
    I own several and my favorite is the one with the thumb hold up front like yours Frank.
    It holds the blade true, and tight the frame never flexes so cuts can be made with machine quality.
    I tend to be as particular about the way it gets used as I am with my files.
    Never try to tell me it can't be done
    When I have to paint I use KBS products

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    One of the first tools I ever bought new was one of these branded as Lenox Hackmaster. I'll be honest that the name was part of the reason that I bought it. I've since bought a second one used that has a thumbscrew instead of a fold-out crank.

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