US Patent: 2,546,660
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| Hacksaw frame
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Patentee:
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| George R. Wilcox (exact or similar names) - Bernardston, Franklin County, MA |
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Patent Dates:
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| Applied: |
Jun. 26, 1947 |
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Mar. 27, 1951 |
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Description: |
| Abstract:
The object of the invention is to provide a more efficient and durable hack saw frame, and one in which the blade may be held securely in place during operation while at the same time it may be readily inserted and removed.
Claim:
In a hack saw frame, a first section having means for carrying one end of a blade, a handle section with which said first section is adjustably connected, said handle section having a depending gripping section and two depending arms, said arms being intermediate said blade carrying means and said gripping section, a lever pivoted at one end between said depending arms and carrying means for connection to the other end of the blade, an opening in the other end of said lever, opposed slots provided in the depending arms, a controlling lever pivoted to said depending arms, said controlling lever carrying a member, traveling in said slots and engaging a wall of said lever opening, whereby to swing the first mentioned lever on its pivot for tensioning ,or releasing the saw blade. |
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