How To Use A Jeweller’s Saw
Starting out in jewellery making? Need to brush up on your pre-existing knowledge? Either way, you’ll need to know how to use a jeweller’s saw. And this can be pretty tricky if you’re learning it for the first time. So to help you on your way, we’ve listed everything you need to know for using a jeweller’s saw – from attaching the right blades, to the correct way to use them. Find out more below. What size jeweller’s saw blade to use First things first, you need to use the correct size blade. Depending on the thickness of the metal you’re using, your saw blade will need to match. For thinner metals, use a blade with more teeth and vice versa. If you’d like more detail on what size jeweller’s saw blade to use, check out our Jeweller’s Saw Blades Sizing Chart . How to put a blade in a jeweller’s saw Now you’ve sorted the right sized blade, next up is attaching it to the saw frame. First up, you’ll need to establish the direction of the teeth – they need to face downwards when in t...