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Best Junior Hacksaw UK 

In this article we review, what we believe to be the best Junior Hacksaws, currently available on the UK market place. These are in my opinion, an essential saw to have in your toolbox as they will do a multitude of small jobs.

In the main, this style of saw is used predominantly in an around the house for small jobs or in the metal craft industry. That is because the saw is light in weight, easy to use and will cut most materials

Its similar to all other hacksaws in that it has a highly tensioned blade that's held in a rigid frame and is one of the simplest saws that you will come across.

What Is a Junior Hacksaw Used For?

As I have mentioned already, this type of saw is mainly used as a general purpose saw for small jobs. The blade is much finer than a standard hacksaw so typically they are used for applications that need a much neater finish.

The size if these saws also mean that they can be used in confined spaces where there is not much room for manoeuvre and a standard sized saw just wont fit.

I have personally used these saws for cutting virtually any type of material you can care to mention, although they are mainly meant for metal.

You will always find one of these in a plumber or an electrician's tool bag. That is because they are really handy for cutting plastic pipes or conduit. For the homeowner, it has many uses such as cutting a curtain rail.

How Much Do They Cost?

They range from around £3-12, depending on what they are made from. They are not expensive to buy, light in weight, easy to use and really a very handy small saw to own.

Top 5 Rated Junior Hacksaws

Just below you will find a table, where we have placed the hacksaws in order. The order we have used is the highest buyer rated first. In other words we have placed the junior hacksaws in the order, of what buyers judged their quality and value to be.

We have also included average UK prices, but be aware that these are always subject to change. Always check on the exact date and time when you are making any purchase. The ratings we update on a regular weekly basis.

if you click on the product name, you will be taken to Amazon UK, where you can read other buyer reviews. In this table we have included the rank, pin (tack) hammer name, an average price, our rating and a grade.

Please note the prices are averages as they change regularly. Always check any price if you decide to make a purchase. The Rating is out of 5 stars.

Junior Hacksaw

Rank

Name

Rating

Grade

1

Hilka 43909006 6-Inch Heavy Duty Junior Hacksaw

4.4

A+

2

Draper DIY Series 25877 Soft-Grip Junior Hacksaw

4.3

A

3

Stanley Junior Hacksaw 0 15 218

4.3

A-

4

Am-Tech Junior Hacksaw with 6 Blades

4.3

A-

5

Bahco 239 Junior Saw

4.3

A-

As you can see, the better ones cost around the £5-6 mark. The cheaper ones are also useful to have. I use the small Hilka one myself because I don't need an expensive version as I don't use it often. For a meagre few pounds though, it is extremely handy to have when you need it.

Junior Hacksaw Summary Reviews

Junior Hacksaws

Underneath, we have completed short and concise reviews, on these top 5 products. That way you can see at a glance, which one is the best choice for you.

No 1 Choice - Hilka 43909006 6-Inch Heavy Duty Junior Hacksaw

Hilka 43909006 6-Inch Heavy Duty Junior Hacksaw

Comfortable grip handle junior hacksaw

Designed to be easy to change blades (takes standard blades)  

Suitable for metal plastic and woodwork   

Simple and easy to use

Very cheap but still a good quality


No 2 Choice - Draper DIY Series 25877 Soft-Grip Junior Hacksaw

Draper DIY Series 25877 Soft-Grip Junior Hacksaw

Shaped soft grip handle for user comfort

Ideal for finer work

Supplied with blade and tensioner

This is a bit more expensive compared to the model above but it's well worth the extra kust not to have a sore hand. Much much more comfortabe to use


No 3 Choice - Stanley Junior Hacksaw 0 15 218

Stanley Junior Hacksaw 0 15 218

Has a square steel frame, plastic grip handle and lower blade tensioner

Deep throat for good work capacity

Spare blade included

Measures 27.8 x 11.4 x 1.3 cm 


No 4 Choice - Am-Tech Junior Hacksaw with 6 Blades

Am-Tech Junior Hacksaw with 6 Blades

Chrome plated frame with finger guard

 Supplied with 6 blades

Frame accepts all standard 6" (150mm) blades (with fine tooth)

Display packed


No 5 Choice - Bahco 239 Junior Saw

Bahco 239 Junior Saw

Complete with 150 mm (6'') metal cutting blade

With orange powder coated steel wire frame

Teeth per inch (TPI): 32  

Cheap and cheerful but actually this works ok for a one off job or just to have in you tool box

Junior Hacksaw Buying Guide

Junior Hacksaw

If you are still unsure as to which junior hacksaw to buy, then the guide below should help you out. Like most saws, there are a range of choices. A hacksaw like the Hilka shown above, is a cheap option if in doubt.

Which Type of Junior Hacksaw is Best?

Junior Hacksaw

Your choice will always come down to the task that you need it to do. All of these small junior hacksaws are designed to cut most materials, especially plastic and light metals.

I personally prefer the newer, pistol grip style as they are easier to use and I seem to be able to get more control with them. Also if you are using a junior hacksaw for a long time, I find the older metal versions start to hurt my hand.

Junior Hacksaw Summary & Conclusion

Junior Hacksaw

In my opinion, it is a really good idea to have one of these in your tool kit. They are very handy for all those small cutting jobs. 

They are really useful for hundreds of different jobs around the house and I have even used them to cut string when I couldn't find a knife. Definitely a jack of all trades and a fully multi-purpose saw. If you are not sure that this is the saw for you then check out some more options on our Best Hand Saw section. 

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