How to use a junior hacksaw?

Before you start
	Protect your material Before you begin, you may find it helpful to secure the material you want to cut in a vise or clamp and then attach it to your workbench or workbench. This is often done when cutting metal pipes, which can easily slip or roll away from you if not held tight.
	Use masking tape as a guide If you want to cut in a straight line but don't have a metal marker, you can always use a strip of masking tape instead.
Should you push or pull?
	Provided you have inserted the blade correctly, with the teeth facing away from the handle, the junior hacksaw should cut on the push stroke. This means that you only need to apply pressure to the saw, pushing it through the material. If you use too much force when pulling the saw, it will not cut faster and you will just get tired and possibly damage the saw teeth as well.
Starting your cut
	To start cutting, slowly slide the blade across the surface of the material in one long, smooth motion. Remember to apply downward pressure during the push stroke and release it as you pull the saw back towards you.
	If you are not an experienced hand saw user, it may take a little practice to get the feel for the required force, but don't delay. Test your sawing technique on a piece of material to get an idea of ​​how much force you need to apply and at what speed you feel comfortable. If you break or bend a blade, don't throw a fit - try, try, try again!