Sometimes I liken my learning to hacking my way through a jungle, seldom taking time to cut a precise path. In my haste to use a tool to complete a task I sometimes overlook features of the tool, possibly even features that would improve my experience.

I recently added the Allway Tools Handy Saw to ToolboxBlog.com as one of the tools in my red toolbox. That Handy Saw I had owned since I was a youngin’. I dicsovered I also own this very old Allway Tools hand saw.

Even though I’ve owned a Handy Saw since I was a kid, it was only today that I learned the blade can fit the handle in more than one way, adding to the functionality for just my application; making cuts in tight spaces.

Check out this old saw:

Reviewing this hand tool for toolboxblog.com refreshed my willingness to carry the tool in my everyday box. Though I will likely use a hacksaw foremost and the Stanley 20-220 Cushion Grip Multi Saw for some specialty cuts; the rigidity and practicality of this Allway Tools Handy Saw are worthwhile.

This hacksaw has been mine since I was a small child. That means it’s vintage but not quite an antique, thanks. I kept this funky little hacksaw in My Red Toolbox for metal cuts in tight spaces or the odd emergency cut.

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Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Experience:

I stopped by my parents house about 20 years ago and found an old toolbox of mine. Actually it was a toolbox made for me, out of wood, by a craftsman and mentor. It’s got my name right on the top and I’ve had it since I was nine or ten years old. Inside I found this hacksaw and I threw it into My Red Toolbox for use on the job.

This type of hacksaw is not easy to use, the blade bends easily. I don’t care to buy replacement blades and have taken it out of the Red Toolbox and retired it. I do use a straight handled device for similar applications called the Stanley 20-220 Multi Saw that’s a little more functional.

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Links:

I’ll admit I was a little surprised to find these for sale at Amazon.com
Allway Tool #HSN Handy Hand Saw/Blades
Handy Saw Blades Set of 2- Met

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