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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 3, 2014 16:58:59 GMT -5
I got a gross of 3/0 blades, some 22g and some 24g silver sheet. I have a jewelers saw. I don't know how good it is, but my husband picked it up a few years ago and never used it. I know I need a bench pin and I want one, but it won't work on my table. I am still working on my kitchen table with a profiled edge. Does anyone have any ideas about what to do in the absence of a bench pin? Also, will anyone share some sawing tips with me? I got burr life, that much I knew. Thanks in advance
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Post by radio on Jan 3, 2014 20:55:51 GMT -5
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Post by Pat on Jan 3, 2014 22:42:05 GMT -5
I use old candles for the blade lubricant. Works well. Free.
Put your blade in so it is taut, so that when you strum it with your thumbnail it goes ping, not thud.
Ping indicates it is taut enough.
I can't help with the kitchen table bench pin.
Gooood luck!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 4, 2014 0:10:06 GMT -5
Thank you I was looking around and I think my best bet will be to get the wooden pin and mount it in the panavise on the table. My vise is kinda worn on the bottom and it gives out at inopportune times, but it's worth a try.
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Post by connrock on Jan 4, 2014 9:14:57 GMT -5
I'm still not very handy with a jewelers saw and it amazes me how people can cut so intricately with one!I'm having a good when I only break a few blades! LOL I broke a LOT of saw blades before I found out that you use different blades for different thickness metal. You may have already seen this but maybe not,,,,from Rio Grande,,, I think if the Panavise holds to the table you should be able to saw OK. I find it a little better if I'm at the right height when sawing.I'm guessing a bar stool at the kitchen table would be about the right height for me? connrock
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Post by 1dave on Jan 4, 2014 11:32:21 GMT -5
Use a block of wood underneath so you don't mar your table, then C-Clamp a board of your choice with a "v" notched in it for your bench pin. I'd use an artist's canvas under it to catch the filings. Spacing between the v and the canvas to allow room for sawing can get clumsy.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 4, 2014 13:22:52 GMT -5
I tried to do the clamp thing with this table. No go. It has a real deep skirt and short ledge. I think the panavise will work. I'm going to try it today. I just got the rest of my order from rio. YAY!!!!
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Post by 1dave on Jan 4, 2014 14:52:06 GMT -5
I have an 8" c-clamp I'm sure could work around that skirt.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 4, 2014 15:21:23 GMT -5
I have an 8" c-clamp I'm sure could work around that skirt. I'll try what clamps I have- not sure I have an 8". I need to dig through the shed and see what I've got.
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Post by Tom on Jan 4, 2014 19:11:48 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 4, 2014 20:36:51 GMT -5
Thanks a lot Tom. I just watched the vid and found it helpful. Also- I do have some of those Irwin bar clamp vises that I got on sale a long time ago. Need to dig those out as well. Waiting for my bench pin to arrive then I can do some experimenting.
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Post by Tom on Jan 5, 2014 10:36:50 GMT -5
No problem Tela, there are lots of good videos of sawing on you tube I just picked out one to show you. Did the video go into piercing? I did not watch the entire video. I think the clamps will work better than the vice IMO, they just need to be large enough to get under that deep ledge on your table.
Take care
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 5, 2014 15:54:28 GMT -5
She showed pierce work. I saw a few others, too. One lady I like a lot is Nancy Hamilton. She did a good 2 part on sawing, too.
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Post by bsky4463 on Jan 7, 2014 16:33:52 GMT -5
Search boob tube for video's of "how to saw" lots of good ones. Good one! Thanks. Cheers
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Post by Tom on Jan 7, 2014 17:11:24 GMT -5
She showed pierce work. I saw a few others, too. One lady I like a lot is Nancy Hamilton. She did a good 2 part on sawing, too. She is very good, I need way more practice. I think a person could have fun with cheap copper and a handful of blades:) BTW I think you said Tela, that you got 3/0 blades, I would consider getting some 4/0 and 5/0 as well. I bought a gross of cheap blades of all sizes from Rio, they are ok. Then I bought some 12 packs of 4/0 and 5/0 gold (I think is the name) blades. These are far far superior to the cheapies. I actually used one for several small projects before it broke, and it honesty I was not even sawing when it broke. Thanks for the link its a good one
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 7, 2014 17:16:05 GMT -5
She showed pierce work. I saw a few others, too. One lady I like a lot is Nancy Hamilton. She did a good 2 part on sawing, too. She is very good, I need way more practice. I think a person could have fun with cheap copper and a handful of blades:) BTW I think you said Tela, that you got 3/0 blades, I would consider getting some 4/0 and 5/0 as well. I bought a gross of cheap blades of all sizes from Rio, they are ok. Then I bought some 12 packs of 4/0 and 5/0 gold (I think is the name) blades. These are far far superior to the cheapies. I actually used one for several small projects before it broke, and it honesty I was not even sawing when it broke. Thanks for the link its a good one Thanks Blades were one of the first things I bought. I thought I would be ok with those and that they were a good all around blade. I was wrong. Live and learn.
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Post by Tom on Jan 7, 2014 17:41:54 GMT -5
Those 3/0 blades won't go to waste, you will use them.
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Post by radio on Jan 7, 2014 18:01:31 GMT -5
Those 3/0 blades won't go to waste, you will use them. Yep, when you get a bit more proficient at sawing you wont break near as many blades and that bench pin will be a super helpful addition I use a variety of sizes ranging from 4/0 all the way up to a #10. One of the best all around blades I have found is the Buzz Saw from SFJS. Whatever you do, be careful when sawing. I have seen broken blades pierce all the way through the finger, nail and all!. Not trying to frighten you, just make you aware that broken blades can be dangerous rather than merely annoying. Lube the blade and take short strokes until you are comfortable with the saw. 'Tis better to start your adventures with a larger blade than a small one. You won't break as many and will gain confidence which will enable you to become comfortable with progressively smaller blades Too bad you aren't close to Branson, Mo. (or are you?) you could swing by the shop and experiment
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 7, 2014 18:49:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips. I see a larger assortment in my future. I'm in Virginia- not so far as far as this board goes, but too much of a road trip.
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