The Draper Expert Heavy Duty Hacksaw 300mm is a hand saw for cutting metal, plastic and general-purpose materials where a controlled, straight cut is required. The 300mm (12in) frame accepts standard 300mm blades and is intended for engineering, maintenance and site work where a robust, adjustable hacksaw is needed for cutting rods, bars, conduit and small sections of pipe.

The frame is manufactured from forged steel with a corrosion-resistant powder coat finish to resist corrosion and everyday wear. The saw takes standard 300mm (12in) high-carbon steel blades that are hardened and tempered to retain tooth form; blades in common pitches (18, 24 and 32 teeth per inch) can be used to suit coarse to fine cutting tasks. Blade retention is by a screw-type tensioner which permits accurate tensioning and straightforward blade changes. As a hand tool the hacksaw does not have heads, threads or drives associated with fasteners; blade and frame interface conforms to standard 300mm hacksaw dimensions (compatible with DIN/ISO blade sizing).

Typical applications include metal fabrication, engineering workshops, plumbing and heating work, electrical installation, automotive maintenance and general building site use. The design is particularly useful where straight, controlled cuts in small-diameter pipe, steel bar, angle or conduit are required and where portability and simplicity are important.

Key benefits of the Draper Expert 300mm hacksaw include its corrosion-resistant finish on the frame, compatibility with a wide range of standard 300mm blades, and the strength of a forged-steel frame allowing consistent blade tension for accurate cutting. The hardened high-carbon blades provide good edge durability; the ability to fit different TPI blades gives flexibility between faster, rougher removal and finer, clean cuts.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the Draper Expert 300mm heavy duty hacksaw (DR39245) and a selection of replacement 300mm blades in multiple tooth counts. Items are available as single-frame units and multi-packs of blades to suit workshop and site stocking needs.