Faithfull FAIPRS Piercing Saw (Jeweller's Saw)

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Above. Whilst pushing the frame against the bench peg, tighten the far end to secure the blade. Lubrication If you like working with a particular alloy, you might just want to know what size jeweller’s saw to use for it. So as a rule of thumb for deciding which jeweller’s saw blade sizes to go for, this is what we’d recommend: As with most tools, there are many different brands of saw blades to choose from, each boasting different qualities. Usually made from steel, strength and flexibility are key factors to consider when choosing the right saw blades for you, as they have a tendency to break quite easily.

You often find this saw in beginners tool kits. If you plan on doing a lot of larger fretwork pieces you may want to consider a 5” version that has a much deeper ‘throat’ that will enable you to cut larger pieces of metal without having to stop to remove the saw and saw from another angle. Sawing curves: Curves call for much shorter strokes and require an upright sawing position. You need to gently turn the saw along the curve with each cut, taking care not to force the blade. Troubleshooting: Drill the hole. Start slowly making sure the drill bit has found its position. Once in position increase the speed and push down with a gentle but continuous pressure until all the way through.Like a coping saw, a piercing saw holds the blade in tension in a metal frame. As the fine blades frequently break, the frame is adjustable for blade length to allow the re-use of broken pieces. The frame throat size can range from 50 to 200mm (2.0 to 7.9in). [1] [3] A piercing saw is a small tool in a fretsaw styled frame that has fine blades intended for cutting metal, traditionally used by jewellers, but has uses in model making and an array of metalworking fields that requires fine detail. Piercing saws are capable of cutting other materials including wax, wood and plastic, although principally they are mainly used on metal. The piercing saw gets its name from the process of making 'blind' cuts or 'piercings' whereby a small hole is first drilled through the work; one end of the saw blade is fitted into the saw frame and the other is threaded through the hole. The open end of the blade is then clamped into the remaining end of the saw frame. When sawing is completed, the saw blade is unclamped from one end of the frame and withdrawn form the work.

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A saw will also allow you to cut a nice flat edge which is essential for a solder joint. If you were making a ring band for example, when bending the wire together to form a band ready to solder - you can overlap the wire and use your saw to cut through them to create a neat, flat edge for your solder joint.

You will also want to consider what the saw is made of. Steel frames tend to be heavier compared to lighter weight metals like aluminium frames so if you plan on doing a lot of sawing you might want to choose a lighter frame for comfort. 4. How you fasten the blade This saw can take a little bit of getting used to if you have previously used a more traditional method, and some people do experience challenges in learning how to tension the blade. Saw dust or bits of broken saw blades can get caught in the tensioning mechanism which can cause problems with saw blades slipping, so it is important to keep the tensioning mechanism clean.Once your design is scribed onto the metal, identify a position within the waste material to drill a suitable hole.