Power hacksaw blade?

[MCR01]

I'm searching for a power hacksaw blade for an ancient English saw, for cutting mild steel,
I need a blade: -

10inch x 1 inch (old measure)

255mm x 25mm

Any ideas? I can't find a suitable blade doing the usual searches. Thanks.

[dudleybloke]

Might have better luck searching for donkey saw blades.

I've found every size but 10" so far

[MCR01]

OK, got to ask: why is it called a "donkey saw blade"?

[dudleybloke]

Because that old type of power hacksaw is known as a donkey saw.
Anything with that type of reciprocating movement gets the donkey moniker at some point.
Smallest I've used has had a 14" blade, looking online anything smaller is hard to come by.

If you can only find larger sizes you might be able to cut one down with a grinder and then use a carbide burr to put the hole in place. Not ideal but worth a try if no other option.

Edited by dudleybloke on Monday 13th March 22:28

[MCR01]

Interesting idea cutting down a 12 inch blade, i'd imagine the tricky bit is cutting a "new" hole.
Thanks for the suggestion.

[dudleybloke]

Can you take a picture of the saw and the blade mounting points.