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Q&S Hacksaw available

Bob Minchin

05-02-2008

Re: Q&S Hacksaw available

Christopher Tid...

05-04-2008

Posted by Bob Minchin on May 2, 2008, 3:14 pm

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Anyone after a Quilters & Smith 6 hacksawing machine?

Almost certainly 3 phase.
Ex school machine available for a sensible donation to school funds.
To be collected from Southampton area
Photo on request.
bobdotminchinatntlworlddotcom

Regards

Bob

Posted by Christopher Tidy on May 4, 2008, 9:08 pm

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Bob Minchin wrote:

> Anyone after a Quilters & Smith 6 hacksawing machine?
>
> Almost certainly 3 phase.
> Ex school machine available for a sensible donation to school funds.
> To be collected from Southampton area
> Photo on request.
> bobdotminchinatntlworlddotcom

I have the 8" Qualters & Smith hacksaw. They made two versions: the
"light duty saw" with serial numbers beginning "LDS" and the "heavy duty
saw" with serial numbers beginning "HDS". The following digit of the
serial number is the cutting capacity in inches. For example, my saw
carries the number HDS 8 2505.

The light duty saw is really nothing of the sort. It's still a big and
heavy machine. I believe the light duty saw had a cutting capacity of 6"
round stock, and the two heavy duty saws 8" and 10". There were also a
few minor variations over the years. My 8" saw weighs somewhere between
400 and 500 kg. Qualters & Smith are now owned by Birkett Cutmaster. As
of a few years ago, they still kept a few parts and manuals for the
hacksaws.

These are good machines. Much less troublesome than used bandsaws. Buy
one and you won't need to buy another.

Best wishes,

Chris

Posted by Bob Minchin on May 5, 2008, 2:58 pm

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Christopher Tidy wrote:

> Bob Minchin wrote:

>> Anyone after a Quilters & Smith 6 hacksawing machine?
>>
>> Almost certainly 3 phase.
>> Ex school machine available for a sensible donation to school funds.
>> To be collected from Southampton area
>> Photo on request.
>> bobdotminchinatntlworlddotcom

>
> I have the 8" Qualters & Smith hacksaw. They made two versions: the
> "light duty saw" with serial numbers beginning "LDS" and the "heavy duty
> saw" with serial numbers beginning "HDS". The following digit of the
> serial number is the cutting capacity in inches. For example, my saw
> carries the number HDS 8 2505.
>
> The light duty saw is really nothing of the sort. It's still a big and
> heavy machine. I believe the light duty saw had a cutting capacity of 6"
> round stock, and the two heavy duty saws 8" and 10". There were also a
> few minor variations over the years. My 8" saw weighs somewhere between
> 400 and 500 kg. Qualters & Smith are now owned by Birkett Cutmaster. As
> of a few years ago, they still kept a few parts and manuals for the
> hacksaws.
>
> These are good machines. Much less troublesome than used bandsaws. Buy
> one and you won't need to buy another.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Chris
>

Thanks for helping with the sales pitch!! LOL

Sorry there is no sales commission I can split with you, I'm just
passing on the info.

So far no one has put their hand up to say they want this saw.
Do you want a second one?

Bob

Posted by Christopher Tidy on May 7, 2008, 7:13 am

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Bob Minchin wrote:

> Thanks for helping with the sales pitch!! LOL
>
> Sorry there is no sales commission I can split with you, I'm just
> passing on the info.
>
> So far no one has put their hand up to say they want this saw.
> Do you want a second one?

I'm tempted, but I think I'm going to have to refuse. With some regret.
Money is a bit tight at the moment and I have no way of collecting it.
And as I have an 8" single phase machine, a 6" three phase machine is of
limited use.

The only problem these machines ever have is with the hydraulic relief
cylinder. Like I say, they last forever.

Hope someone claims it. You could try eBay if you don't get any interest
on this group. There is a some demand for them on eBay.

Is this one of the grey machines, or the later green "Bulldog"?

Best wishes,

Chris

Posted by Bob Minchin on May 7, 2008, 1:39 pm

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Christopher Tidy wrote:

> Bob Minchin wrote:
>

>> Thanks for helping with the sales pitch!! LOL
>>
>> Sorry there is no sales commission I can split with you, I'm just
>> passing on the info.
>>
>> So far no one has put their hand up to say they want this saw.
>> Do you want a second one?

>
> I'm tempted, but I think I'm going to have to refuse. With some regret.
> Money is a bit tight at the moment and I have no way of collecting it.
> And as I have an 8" single phase machine, a 6" three phase machine is of
> limited use.
>
> The only problem these machines ever have is with the hydraulic relief
> cylinder. Like I say, they last forever.
>
> Hope someone claims it. You could try eBay if you don't get any interest
> on this group. There is a some demand for them on eBay.
>
> Is this one of the grey machines, or the later green "Bulldog"?
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Chris
>

I know what you mean Chris, I'm getting to the point where I don't
need/can't fit in much more stuff.
I've posted a picture here
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bob.minchin/SAW%20Q&S%20No6IMG_1117.JPG
I think I have someone interested who is just starting on the nursery
slopes of machine collecting! LoL

Bob

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