Stanley 0-20-108 Fatmax 5-In-1 Hacksaw

The FatMax 5-in-1 hacksaw is a full-size hacksaw with a few upgrades. It can operate as a normal hacksaw, with the blade straight. Sliding open the catch on the bottom of the hacksaw handle exposes the tensioning nut, allowing you to change the tension in the blade.The blade can be removed and used at a 45-degree angle, useful for making cuts close to walls or other obstructions.This is where the similarities to standard hacksaws end, and the FatMax hacksaw brings in some of its own innovations. Once you have removed the hacksaw blade, the rubbery corner of the hacksaw can be pulled away. You will find a drywall blade stored in the top of the hacksaw with a retaining screw. Removing this screw allows you to combine the drywall blade and the part of the hacksaw you just pulled away to create a drywall saw.You can also take the hacksaw blade and feed it through where the drywall blade was held. This can be good for working in tight spaces, where you may not have enough space to get the hacksaw above of below the workpiece to cut it.And finally, you can position the hacksaw blade diagonally, from the base of the handle to the rubber corner (with the rubber corner itself removed).This doesn't cost much more than a good 'normal' hacksaw. Bahco do a high quality hacksaw, with comfortable grips like the FatMax, for about £16. For a little more cash, you can get these extra functions all in one package.Something you might worry about when looking at this is how stable the saw is while cutting. It's a hacksaw that splits into two pieces, and when stored under low blade tension, the part that makes the drywall saw handle is a bit loose. However, when the blade is fully tensioned for cutting, the whole frame is completely solid.Not sure if it was DeWalt or Stanley that invented this design, because DeWalt sells what looks like the exact same saw in the States. I think FatMax is what Stanley Black and Decker brands DeWalt hand tools outside of the states.I think this is a fantastic bit of kit at a reasonable price. Buying all of these saws separately, at good quality, will cost more than one of these. The best thing about it, is that it does all of these jobs without sacrificing quality. It's comfortable to use and very innovative. I'd recommend it as a buy to anyone.

It's not the cheapest hacksaw on the market... But there can be few as versatile and supplied with both a hacksaw blade and a pad saw blade. Stanley quality sturdy and solid. Spot on for a variety of jobs.

Really nicely made and finished, the ergonomics are excellent. The jab saw is a nice touch as is the onboard blade storage and 45 degree cut capability. All these extra features come at the expense of weight! In some instances, the extra weight will be a help, but if you are doing a lot of cuts at an awkward angle or overhead, this hacksaw will soon become tiring to useThe blade change, on paper is very good, but in practice, it can be insanely fiddly to get the blades onto the lugs, the red bracket that has the rear lugs on, moves about when trying to get the blade on, so it's almost a 3 handed job. Maybe this needs practice?Glad I bought it and I will use it a lot, but I'm also going to buy a lighter one for those other jobs!

Great hacksaw. Cuts steel very well and looks durable.

Firstly the one slight downside for an excellent hacksaw. It’s the heaviest hacksaw I’ve ever had in three decades as a mechanical engineer. See, though, it’s SO sturdy and the weight and comfort to hold helps make cutting steel and cutting it straight far closer to effortless. The several configurations are extremely useful for getting into tight places, say above ceilings, close pipes, etc. This means you may be able to LOSE weight from your toolkit by carrying fewer types of saw. It also comes with an integral padsaw blade and the frame transforms accordingly. If you use a padsaw a lot you’ll want a separate one anyway as changing back and forward would be too much of a faff. I’d highly recommend this hacksaw, it’s a beauty.

Very good. The blade was easy to change

I think this saw is brilliant. I bought my first one from Screwfix for a few jobs around the house I needed to do, however I was so please with it I bought a second one off of Amazon, because it was cheaper, yo use at work.Robust saw and with its ability to be easily changed into different shapes and sizes it is perfect for getting into all kinds of different places. It also comes with a "scabbard" like saw for cutting/pruning wood. though I wouldn't recommend using it for neat cuts. More cutting through bits of branch, quickly cutting timber etc.The only thing I cannot comment on is the durability of the blade, it have used it a few times but only chopping off bolts or through pipe with out any problem and was excellent at cutting some plastic guttering for the shed.Well worth the money, don't waste your time with cheaper saws. this is a great tool.Would buy again, would recommend

The multi-use assembly came in handy surprisingly soon after purchase. I was trying to remove some parts on a car I was dismantling in a hurry & was able to switch the mounting of the blade to get into an awkward space, hack a part off then dismantle the piece I wanted to keep once it was off the car 🙂