Faithfull FAIPRS Piercing Saw (Jeweller's Saw)

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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 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 When sawing is completed, the saw blade is unclamped from one end of the frame and withdrawn form the work. Why Pierce? Piercing is required when you need access to an area which would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach e.g. the centre of a circle. By drilling a small hole you provide access to the saw blade which can then be fed through and re-clamped into the frame, allowing you to saw from the inside out, rather than the outside in. 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.

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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. 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.

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. 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:

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.Very Important tip: “Let the saw do the work”. You cannot force it, or the blades will simply snap. 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] 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.

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. 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.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. 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. 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: