Here is a sawing tip from @kaivijewelry - “When using sharpie on the metal, I noticed saw dust would smudge the lines I drew for where to saw. I slapped on some packaging tape over the metal and voilà! A small but mighty tip 🙌🏾” YES! Thank you so much... more
Here is a tip for drawing wire from @mcoledesignz - “If you’ve been following for a bit you probably know how much I love my @pepetools_usa Blade Butter for sawing and drilling. Well today I found a new use for it, drawing down wire! Holy cow, what a... more
Here is a finishing tip from @myjewellerygarden - “I have joint issues so these rubber and silicone burrs really help me out instead of relentless filing / sanding after pierce sawing.” Thank you Em for taking the time to share this with us. I love... more
Here is a tip for your brand new sheet of silver from @nora.julia - “I work with silver sheet a lot in my studio practice and found the back of the metal kept getting scratched up from bits of metal dust on my bench pin. This caused extra time in... more
Here is a wax working tip from @skeletoncoastjewellery - “Using drywall/plaster mesh sanding discs is a really quick way to take off the ragged sides after sawing a piece of wax tube or any other times when you need a flat surface on your wax to work... more
TIP: Use a small vacuum on your work clothes, apron, or in my case leggings…after you have been sawing to collect any gold or silver dust that may have ended up in your clothes. You should also vacuum your bench after removing any big, clean scraps.... more
I frequently get asked how to use various bench pin modifications so I thought I would share how I use my v-slot to securely hold my tube cutting jig while I’m sawing. If you have a bench pin modification and you’d like to share a video of it in... more
This bright pink Haymaker saw frame from @pepetools_usa makes me happy! I really love the Haymaker designed by @lionpunchforge because not only is this aluminum saw beautiful, it’s lightweight and balanced! With a 5” throat, you can easily cut larger... more
Using sandpaper or better yet micro finishing film in your saw frame to sand those hard to reach spots! The finishing film is more durable than sandpaper so it works quite well. I try to get a bit of tension in the film as I insert it into my saw... more
Here is a tip for sawing out a border from @westry.co - “ I use a flex shaft attachment to trace a line where I want my border to be rather than using calipers.” Love this Cylie it’s is so simple and effective! Thank you for taking the time to share... more
Sharing the process of pierce sawing from @mcoledesignz - “Here’s a quick recap of what I did on & off camera after drawing & printing 2 slightly different design templates. I chose the 9 wave design over the 8. • Cut designs to fit inside bezels... more
🔊 Sound on for this one! One important tip for sawing metal with a jeweler’s saw frame is to make sure your blade has proper tension! When inserting my blade I press the saw frame against the edge of my bench and flex the frame with my hip every so... more
This post answering all of your questions about saw blades is sponsored by @pepetools_usa the maker of the NANO saw blades I use. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions on my story the other day. If you aren’t sure which blades you need you can... more
Here is a split shank tutorial shared by @saltwater.and.silver - “We talked about how to prep a split shank, but what about making one? ✨comment if this is helpful!✨ This is just one way that I make split ring shanks, but it’s the one that involves... more
A bunch of tips in this tutorial from @wire_and_wood_jewellery 😍 - “Few tips here for chain making that have made my life easier. I don’t have a jump ring maker so use my doming punches to make larger jump rings for chains - lots of size options and... more
The @greenlionsawframe is a beautiful saw frame ☺️ I’ve had mine for years. Investing in a quality saw frame makes sense because imagine the time we spend sawing everyday. You can get them directly from BJ the artist who creates them. Link in my... more
Here is a tip for that gorgeous new piece of silver from @miraizjewelry - “Here’s a little trick on how to prevent unnecessary scratches from forming on your fresh sheet metal while you’re sawing. The only thing you need is painter’s tape! Apply this... more
Here is a sawing tip from @d.j.bax - “Use a sharpie to create an even and consistent line to saw around your piece!” This is such a helpful tip and you did an amazing job there. Thank you for letting me share!! Anyone use this technique?!? Let us know... more
Here is a split shank tip from @misjapaulina - “I used a butter knife to open the split. 😄 The key to making a split ring shank is sawing the split as precisely as possible after marking it with the caliper. If you missed the line, don’t worry. After... more
Thank you @jakobthesilversmith for creating this helpful guide to sawing for the beginners in our community. “This $*%t right here” lol is bur life. It lubricates your saw as you work. If you have created a video showing a tip or technique, don’t be... more
