the standard

The rope type bearings (there are 4 of them) ride the 1/2" round stock to align the saw frame and allow the smooth back and forth motion of the hacksaw. It also keeps the frame rigid to the mast.

The saw in the raised position. The orange headed lever is a cam that attaches to the saw frame via a bicycle chain. When the cam is over center, the frame is locked in the high position. When the cam is released, the saw lowers to contact the work.

Front side of the saw showing the saw frame, walking beam, and gear box

Backside of the saw showing the mast (blue) and saw frame (yellow). There are two motors, one for the saw, and one for the coolant pump. The reservoir for the coolant is a small chamber just below the mast.

The ratcheting dog that controls the rate of decent

The ratcheting system before clean-up

The ratcheting system that controls the decent of the saw frame on the mast

Prior to clean-up, the mast of the power hacksaw