Knew Concept jewelers saws

[smart dog]

Hi Folks,
Over the years there were quite a few ALR posters asking for advice concerning jeweler's saws.  I 've used my Knew Concept saw for a sufficient number of jobs now such that I feel I can evaluate it properly.  Without question it is the best saw compared with 3 other types I've used over the years.  Blade mounting and tensioning are easy and precise, and the saw is well balanced, light, but rigid.  In conjunction with Rio Grande LaserGold blades and lubricating the blade with Rio Grande Bur-Life, I break far fewer blades and cut more quickly and accurately than ever before.  I used the saw to cut inlays from silver, brass, copper, steel, mother-of-pearl, and bone with great success.  The ease of mounting blades is particularly useful when cutting enclosed portions of pierced inlays.  The saw is expensive compared with other styles but IMO it is worth the expense and I am definitely going through fewer blades. 

dave   

[mjm46@bellsouth.net]

I bought one of the Knew Concept saws several months ago, and I'm a fan. The more familiar I get with the saw and it's ease of use, I find I have to gear back on the speed I use it at. The tendency to go too fast will cause you to break blades even with this saw. But with that being said it's far better than the generic saw frame, worth the extra money.

[Kermit]

This one?

http://www.knewconcepts.com/3-inch.php

[smart dog]

Hi Kermit,
Your note made me realize that I stupidly forgot to mention the model saw I am using.  It is a Knew Concept saw with 5" (127mm) throat, cam-lever tensioning and swivel.  It is $95 from Rio Grande.  This one: http://www.knewconcepts.com/5-inch.php

Micah, thanks for the response.

dave

[T*O*F]

Dave,
I bought the one without the cam lever tensioning.  However, I have had the same results as you report with mine.  Greatest thing since safety pins.