Faithfull FAIPRS Piercing Saw (Jeweller's Saw)

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One of the biggest choices you will have is which saw to buy as there is a lot of choice! The main saws available to UK jewellers are: 1. Basic Adjustable Jewellers Saw Piercing Saw blades are very fine and are selected according to the material being cut / shaped. A common piercing blade is size 2/0 (see the table below). It should be remembered, when the blade is set up in the frame, the teeth should point towards the handle. Are you looking for new saws for jewellery making? Whether you need a jewellers’ piercing saw to take your jewellery making to the next level, or you’ve identified a jeweller’s saw as a way to improve your current projects, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in the range at Cooksongold. It is worth noting, that bench pins are available in a range of sizes and are sometimes supplied with a clamp, for clamping firmly to a bench.

A piercing saw, also known as a jeweler's saw or jeweler's blade, is a type of saw commonly used in jewelry making on sheet metal. It is usually used on softer metals as the saw is delicate. [1] [2] Firstly, why is it called a piercing saw? The saw can be used to cut pieces of metal from a sheet, saw tubes, rods, and wire. But unlike a regular saw the jewelers piercing saw can also be fed through a small hole drilled in a sheet. Hence the saw blade can “pierce” the metal and cut out shapes from the middle of the sheet. The bench peg should be at mid-chest height when you are sitting comfortably in an upright position. The saw is held (in your dominant hand) with the handle pointing down underneath the bench peg, with the teeth pointing downwards and towards the bench. Your other hand is employed in holding and moving the metal. Remember that the saw cuts on the downward stroke. Keep your wrist and forearm fairly rigid. Bending your arm just at the elbow as you move the saw up and down. Don’t jig up and down furiously in short fast movements. Doing so is very inefficient. Use the whole length of the blade correctly and you will cut much faster. Keep the saw perpendicular and at 90 deg to the metal. You must maintain this posture and the position of your arm. Avoid tilting to the side, which will create inaccurate sloped sides to your piece. If you are following a line or pattern, keep your head in line with your bench peg so you can see the saw blade. As mentioned, use a brush to wipe away dust and filings so that you can see your pattern. When making tight turns, keep the saw moving up and down as you gently rotate the saw. As you change direction, reposition and rotate your piece with your other hand, keeping the saw blade within the bench pegs groove, and the piece fully supported. Scriber:A scriber is a fine marking tool with a long and narrow tip. It is used to scribe designs onto metal and can be used to mark the positions for drilling.

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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.

Very Important tip: “Let the saw do the work”. You cannot force it, or the blades will simply snap. 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: Your saw should be held in a vertical position with the blade facing forward, and you should be seated so that your working area is around mid-chest height. The possibilities are endless when it comes to using a jewellers piercing saw and we often turn to the saw for most of our cutting needs. Above. Whilst pushing the frame against the bench peg, tighten the far end to secure the blade. Lubrication

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Piercing saws have a frame with pinch clamps that will grip the blades; handles are usually wooden like the examples from our range below. 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. 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 Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Axminster Tool Centre Ltd trading as Axminster Tools is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348.

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. For many generations, the classic jewelers’ saw hasn’t changed. A simple steel frame with a wooden handle. But new advances in modern metals and engineering processes have now brought the jewelers’ saw into the 21 st century. Pepetools in collaboration with Lion Punch Forge have recently launched the “Haymaker” jewelers’ saw. This features many refinements on the classic design and uses the latest materials to enhance this classic tool. The Haymaker frame is made from a special Aluminum alloy. This gives strength to the frame and provides tension to the blade. However, this space-age material is lightweight, resulting in a featherweight saw. This in turn makes for easier use and a much more intimate feel. You are much more in touch with the saw and how it is cutting. The handle is also made from Aluminum, precision machined for a smooth comfortable grip at any angle. The saw also features easy to use levers for clamping the saw blade. Finally, the whole saw comes finished in a beautiful anodized finish in a range of colors. Not only does this look cool, but it also provides a resilient protective finish to the saw. Cooksongold’s adjustable jeweller’s saw frames offer you the ability to successfully saw through metal, leaving a clean, smooth and professional finish. The jeweller’s saws are made for a wide variety of metals, meaning they’re perfect for use as a silversmith saw or on other precious metal bullion. Our wide selection of jeweller’s saw frames vary in size from 3” to 6” to give you more flexibility and movement capabilities with your jewellery making designs. Saw piercing is likely to be one of the first major tasks you attempt as a jeweller. It is the first step in the transformation of a simple sheet of metal into something entirely different and holds endless possibilities. Although most of us are familiar with the concept of sawing wood, many find metal a little temperamental at first, which is why we have put together this guide. Our aim is to help you with both tools and technique, which will, (in addition to some patience and practice), start you off on the correct path to successful sawing every time. Sawing 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]Centre punch: A centre punch is also a steel marker with a sharp point similar to a scriber. It has a shallow tip and is used in conjunction with a hammer to mark the position for subsequent drill holes. It is also possible to get automatic centre punches which don’t require a hammer and instead have a push button action. This saw frame can’t replace experience or skill in piercing and sawing, but they often make blade placement and tension easier and are nice and light to use. 5. Green Lion Saw When using a piercing saw, sit at a comfortable height to a workbench. The sheet metal being cut, is placed on a jeweller’s bench pin (sometimes called a V-board or bird’s mouth board). The metal is held down firmly, whilst the saw is held almost vertically and sawing begins. Sawing should be even and constant, using the full length of the blade. Wiping the blade with bees wax, helps produce a smooth sawing action. If cutting round a corner or producing a curve, simply turn the work carefully, using the non-sawing hand, at the same time as sawing. Using a saw instead of metal cutters has it's advantages, as a saw enables you to cut without curling or distorting the metal which is what you would experience using metal cutters. Using a saw for cutting out shapes will minimise the need for filing and flattening your work.