Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

Here is a tip for keeping a few sawblades within reach while you work from @ebj.escoladejoalheria - use a magnet! Here the magnet is on the flexshaft stand but you can also glue a magnet anywhere within reach. I immediately started using this tip... more

Here is a #diy ✨Test Tube Sawblade Storage✨ tutorial from @lasa_joyas - “You need test tubes, these are 15mm x 150mm, this size works great for me and the saw blades fit perfectly. The wood piece I've used is hand cut to fit 5 test tubes, 220mm x 50mm... more

I like this system set up by @revel.designs.by.shelly to keep her sawblades lubricated while working! -“To lube your saw blade with ease as you’re working, tape a candlestick right next to your bench pin. Just give the blade a quick and easy swipe... more

Here are some fabulous tips for successful sawing from @cabrinachanningsilverworks - “First remember to breathe slowly and deeply and sit up straight. . It’s very important to hold your saw with a loose grip, you should be able to wiggle your fingers... more

Here is a storage tip for your sawblades that is also great for traveling to classes from @freyjastudio - “While having to bring tools back and forth from Uni, I discovered that saw blades fit perfectly into cigar tubes! I think a few of these were... more

Here is a tip to safely UNSET heirloom stones from @izzyizzy_ - “I find myself needing to safely unset heirloom stones a lot, and after trying various techniques with sawblades, gravers, cutters etc. I found that a gray pre-polishing wheel (sold at... more

Here is a tip for organizing your saw blades from @apprendre_la_bijouterie - “I just paint the top of my saw blades with colorful nailpolish. 1 colour per size. Always on the top so that I don't have to think about which way to insert it in my... more

Here is an inexpensive sawblade holder from @ric_cerebo - “I have unused plastic test tubes (I used them for fountain pen inks for calligraphy). The tubes sell for like less than $2 for a pack of 10 and the length is perfect for saw blades. I bought a... more

Here is a #diy sawblade organizer from @davidjohnlilly - “The holder is an old Devon Clotted Cream jar. I drilled eight holes through the lid and then scratched the blade sizes around the edge. I also stuck labels around the jar to remind me of... more

Here is a saw blade tip from @peggyhouchinjewelry - “This has always worked well for me.  I put magnets on my metal cabinet near my work Bench and label the magnet with the saw blade size then just place my saw blades on the magnet.   Works great. ... more

For my beginner’s out there! Make sure your saw blade is facing outward and the teeth are pointing down! There should be enough tension that you can gently pluck the blade and it makes a high pitched noise. Hope this is helpful! If you are a beginner... 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

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Here is a saw blade organizing tip from @laaracerman - Paint the ends of your sawblades for easy identification. This trick is especially useful when you can’t remember which blade is in your saw! If you paint the same end of all your saw blades... more