Faithfull FAIPRS Piercing Saw (Jeweller's Saw)

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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.

Traditionally saw handles were made of wood but newer models come with rubber handles. If you are going to do a lot of sawing you may want to look at a rubber handle saw as it will be a little bit more comfortable to use. However if you only saw intermittently then you can get away with a wooden handle. 3. What the saw handle is made of Why not try our Knew Concept jeweller’s saw frames? These jeweller’s saw frames are easy to use and excellently constructed to suit the user and various precious metals. Our lightweight jeweller’s saw frames provide you with better control and the ease to move and create intricate shapes in your jewellery designs. Perfect for working with metal, wax and stone, this is an all-purpose jewellery making tool that will make cutting and shaping materials much easier. Jeweller’s Piercing Saw 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. 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 When sawing is completed, the saw blade is unclamped from one end of the frame and withdrawn form the work. 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.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. The jewellers saw is a must-have in the workshop, allowing you to easily cut metal wire and sheet, such as cutting D-shaped wire for making a ring band/bangle or cutting intricate shapes out of metal sheet. 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. Piercing saws have a frame with pinch clamps that will grip the blades; handles are usually wooden like the examples from our range below. 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]

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. Rotary Hand Drill:Rotary hand drills have the motor contained within the hand piece and either run off of the power supply or can be charged up to use cordless. They have the same multi-purpose functionality of a pendant drill and can be used with a wide range of accessories. Rotary hand drills can be used in conjunction with a drill stand to ensure vertical drilling. 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: 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.The drill is getting too hot: If the drill overheats you can cool it down using a small amount of water or an oil based drilling coolant. Failing that, simply stop and allow the tools to cool down. 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] A piercing saw is often used with a V-board, also known as a birdsmouth board, which is a wooden board with a "V" shaped cutout in one end. In use, the V-board is clamped to the bench so that the section with the cutout hangs over the edge. This allows the work to be held down flat whilst shapes are cut into it. Either the work or the saw frame may be rotated. The V-cutout allows the saw blade to pass through the work unimpeded. When eventually worn or damaged, the board is easily replaced.

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. 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. The other big distinction is that a jewelers’ saw cuts on the pull stroke, the teeth point towards the handle. You must fit the blade correctly in this orientation. Fitting a blade 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.

Important note: Some of the new Swiss saw blades now have curved spines. This allows for increased manoeuvrability in tight areas whilst maintaining depth and strength to the blade. Teeth per CM 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. Position the blade on the outside of your marked line and gently draw the blade down. Remove the saw and repeat a couple of times until you have a small indent to guide the blade. 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.

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. Very Important tip: “Let the saw do the work”. You cannot force it, or the blades will simply snap. 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. 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 SawAbove. Whilst pushing the frame against the bench peg, tighten the far end to secure the blade. Lubrication 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 One advantage of a piercing saw that has frame adjustment, is that a broken blade may still be useable, by simply shortening the distance between the fastenings. Sawing is an essential part of jewellery making and accurately cutting metal. Alternatively, you could use metal cutters or sheers, but a jeweller’s piercing saw offers jewellery makers the ability to create intricate shapes with the metal they’re using. There are endless possibilities with a jeweller’s saw.