Choosing the Right Saw Blade Part 2
In Part 1 of Choosing the Right Saw Blade, I talked about the size of the blades for the metal you're using. Here I'll review some basic tips for successful sawing and storage ideas.
Instructions
During manufacturing, things can happen that test your patience like struggling to saw a straight line or drifting to one side.
It might not be your fault.
First, change your saw blade. If the problem continues, open a new bundle and try again.
If that still doesn't help, switch to a different saw frame.
Finally, try using a higher-quality saw blade.
It might not be your fault.
First, change your saw blade. If the problem continues, open a new bundle and try again.
If that still doesn't help, switch to a different saw frame.
Finally, try using a higher-quality saw blade.
Saw blades do wear out. When the teeth become dull and extra force is needed to cut, it's best to replace the blade.
Applying extra pressure reduces control, so using a worn blade is counterproductive.
Often, saw blades break before they wear out, which is wasteful.
This can be avoided or minimized by using proper sawing techniques.
The two main causes of blade breakage are applying too much force and pinching the blade by twisting the metal or the saw frame.
Applying extra pressure reduces control, so using a worn blade is counterproductive.
Often, saw blades break before they wear out, which is wasteful.
This can be avoided or minimized by using proper sawing techniques.
The two main causes of blade breakage are applying too much force and pinching the blade by twisting the metal or the saw frame.
To install a saw blade in a jeweler's hand-saw frame:
• Loosen the nuts or screws on the saw frame.
• Slip one end of the blade into the fixture.
• Make sure the blade's teeth are pointing outwards and down towards the handle.
• Tighten the nut or screw.
• Apply pressure from the end of the saw so that the blade is guided into the other fixture.
• Repeat the process for the other end of the blade.
If you are using a Knew Concepts saw frame, the installation is different.
• Loosen the nuts or screws on the saw frame.
• Slip one end of the blade into the fixture.
• Make sure the blade's teeth are pointing outwards and down towards the handle.
• Tighten the nut or screw.
• Apply pressure from the end of the saw so that the blade is guided into the other fixture.
• Repeat the process for the other end of the blade.
If you are using a Knew Concepts saw frame, the installation is different.
Here are a couple of options for organizing your saw blades:
Materials
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Tools
4 Saw Frame with Tension Screw
SAW-334.00
- SAW-334.00
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $21.97
- Gold Club Price: $16.48
Cut Lube
BUR-180.00
- BUR-180.00
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $9.95
- Gold Club Price: $7.46
Deluxe Sawframe, 4 Inches
SAW-314.00
- SAW-314.00
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $18.95
- Gold Club Price: $14.21
144 Piece Saw Blades - Pack of 1 Set
G18-2
- G18-2
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $9.95
- Gold Club Price: $7.46
Optional Tools
Basic Sawing Kit
G15-7
- Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
- Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
- Price: $34.95
- Gold Club Price: $26.21
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