Stanley 15-809 Metal Mini Hacksaw

I have a "tool tote" that is kept stocked with general project tools - screwdrivers, Crescent wrenches, Vice-Grips, etc., the sort of collection used to handle general 'fixit' projects around the house.I wanted a tool that would fit in the tote, that was not so large it couldn't get out of it's own way, and that would be effective for those times that I needed to make a quick cut in perhaps a tight spot.The Stanley 15-809 mini hacksaw fills the order nicely.While primarily a metal blade, the included blade can be used (YMMV) to slice through PVC piping or wood molding - although the resulting cut may not be as smooth as you might like it to be. No fault of the blade, of course, if it's used to cut through material it wasn't designed to.However, for me most of the time I'll be satisfied with a rough cut; if I need a smooth cut then I'll retreat to the tool box for reinforcements. The convenience of having the hacksaw in my tool tote overrides the lack of smooth cuts on some materials.One caveat - there is no protection for the blade. If you, like I do, carry it in an open topped tool tote you're going to want to be careful sticking your hand into the tote. I wrapped my Stanley mini hacksaw in a shop towel and secured the towel with a rubber band. It ain't pretty, but it is effective.The mini saw is good for tight spaces, such as under sinks or inside cabinets and has a comfortable grip. Blade replacement is quite simple and blades are not difficult to find.Overall it's a tool that does what it says should do and in my case does some things it says it shouldn't do <g>. Just the ticket for a non-specialized tool tote.HTHRegards,Jim

The plastic nut that tightens under my toilet bowl to hold the fill valve fused to the end of fill valve that sticks out of the toilet, and for the life of me I could not turn the nut to get it off (even with channellock pliers). I used this hacksaw blade to saw it off. It took only a few minutes. The blade that comes with it is not the greatest (I did use the blade that came with it for my issue), but it is easily replaceable. I only used this on plastic so I have no experience with any other material. The handle is comfortable, light, and gives good leverage for sawing action. I am sure I will find other uses for this tool in the future.

This saw is made of cast aluminum. It's quite cheaply made (not super high precision or anything), but it does the job and will last a long time unless you snap it in half by using it as a hammer or something like that.My main gripe with it is that it takes both a screwdriver and a wrench to change the blade, because the bolt that holds the blade can turn in its hole. A better made tool would have a screw that can't turn, and ideally a wingnut so that you wouldn't need any tools at all.4 stars because it's very cheap, so I think it's still good value. I'd rather pay a few bucks more for a better tool though. The Milwaukee compact hacksaw (https://amzn.to/319MqA9) looks to be better made, and has a lever instead of the hateful screw.

Bought it because the pictures and the description were saying it's made in the USA, but it was a lie, and the item I received was made in India, so it went back to Amazon, and I keep looking for a locally made tool

This tool is great for those small quick cuts, where the larger saw would simply not fit. The design is genius in many ways - first the protruding end of the blade can get in tight spaces, second the blade can be reversed if one end dulls out - but keep in mind that by doing so you convert your saw from a pull type to a push type (direction of blade teeth changes). The cast aluminum handle inspires confidence. Some improvements you can make yourself if you plan on using this tool alot is adding some shims to hold the blade better in place, or wrap the handle with some tape for softer grip.

The Stanley mini hack saw is a very high quality tool that's made in the USA. The body and handle is a tough one-piece metal construction that will hold the saw blade very firmly in place. The hack saw is very compact in size and its handle feels very good in the hands -- it's PERFECT for small sawing jobs! I was able to use it to very quickly cut a few 1/8" flint and magnesium rods down to size. I'm very impressed. Highly recommended!

It's a hacksaw, and will probably function. However, the photo shows a product stamped "Made in USA'. This item is made in India.

Great little tool. Needed to cut through a bolt that was about 3/8”. It cut through very well and even cut fine enough for me to screw the nut on and off again. Good buy.