Choosing the Right Saw Blade Part 1
As a jewelry maker and a mid-level skilled silversmith, I have and have had a love-hate relationship with my jeweler's saw and saw blades. I hope that my experiences with help you lean more into the love category than the opposite direction. Also, practice, practice and practice more. Once you're done here: Click Here for Part 2 of Choose the Right Saw Blade
Instructions
One thing that I know is that cheap saw blades do not encourage success during sawing.
I buy the absolute best saw blades that I can afford.
I have straighter lines and less breakage because of the good blades.
I buy the absolute best saw blades that I can afford.
I have straighter lines and less breakage because of the good blades.
Selecting the correct saw blade size is key to successful sawing.
Saw blades vary by tooth size and teeth per inch, ranging from the finest (#8/0) to coarser, larger blades (#1, #2, and beyond).
Finer blades cut more slowly but are easier to control. Coarser blades cut faster but remove more material.
A good rule is to choose a blade with at least two teeth for the thickness of the metal.
Using a coarser blade with too few teeth can cause binding and make sawing difficult.
Saw blades vary by tooth size and teeth per inch, ranging from the finest (#8/0) to coarser, larger blades (#1, #2, and beyond).
Finer blades cut more slowly but are easier to control. Coarser blades cut faster but remove more material.
A good rule is to choose a blade with at least two teeth for the thickness of the metal.
Using a coarser blade with too few teeth can cause binding and make sawing difficult.
Another important step is to lubricate your blade frequently.
Use the entire length of the blade while sawing and guide it forward with very light pressure.
For long, straight cuts, tilt the blade forward to improve alignment.
Saw lubricants are often specially formulated waxes, but you can also use beeswax.
Use the entire length of the blade while sawing and guide it forward with very light pressure.
For long, straight cuts, tilt the blade forward to improve alignment.
Saw lubricants are often specially formulated waxes, but you can also use beeswax.
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