terrywerm
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I found a nice old Keller power hacksaw that a fellow has for sale. I wasn't really looking for a saw at the time, so I did not give it a thorough examination, but after giving it some thought, it might be worth taking a second look. The saw works, but the saw frame is a bit wobbly from wear, so it will need some TLC to get it back into proper condition. Sadly, I neglected to take photos of it, but I would like to know if anyone else has any experience with this type of saw. I will do my best to describe it.
At first glance, I thought it was a Racine, as this saw has the art deco looking "cover" over the slide, much like a Racine has. This one also has a very heavy cast base, it does not sit on legs like the Kellers that one usually sees. Inside the base there is a heavy cast iron weight that is attached to the saw frame to provide downward force. There is also a handcrank on the front of the base that moves the weight, effectively changing the amount of downward cutting pressure on the saw frame.
This one will be a project machine for certain, due to the previously mentioned problems, plus the fact that it really needs to be cleaned up and repainted. As I mentioned, after giving it some thought, I rather like this saw, as it has a relatively small footprint, is heavy and will not tip over easily (seems to be a common problem with power hacksaws) and will handle stock up to about 7 x 10 or so. I don't know what he wants for it yet, but I believe I can get it for about a hundred dollar bill.
Does anyone here have any first hand experience with a Keller saw of this type? If so, are there any problems particular to this saw that I should watch out for?
Thanks!
Terry
At first glance, I thought it was a Racine, as this saw has the art deco looking "cover" over the slide, much like a Racine has. This one also has a very heavy cast base, it does not sit on legs like the Kellers that one usually sees. Inside the base there is a heavy cast iron weight that is attached to the saw frame to provide downward force. There is also a handcrank on the front of the base that moves the weight, effectively changing the amount of downward cutting pressure on the saw frame.
This one will be a project machine for certain, due to the previously mentioned problems, plus the fact that it really needs to be cleaned up and repainted. As I mentioned, after giving it some thought, I rather like this saw, as it has a relatively small footprint, is heavy and will not tip over easily (seems to be a common problem with power hacksaws) and will handle stock up to about 7 x 10 or so. I don't know what he wants for it yet, but I believe I can get it for about a hundred dollar bill.
Does anyone here have any first hand experience with a Keller saw of this type? If so, are there any problems particular to this saw that I should watch out for?
Thanks!
Terry