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Offline Brian Jordan

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Jewelers saw question
« on: March 05, 2015, 12:51:07 AM »
Today I broke the handle off of my jewelers saw. I thought I had purchased a decent one from Brownells...guess I was wrong. I wasn't hogging either with it either. I had a small slotting file clamped in it and I was slotting screw heads.

Can you guys tell me a quality brand saw I can buy that will last?

Thanks
Brian
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Offline Acer Saccharum

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Re: Jewelers saw question
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2015, 01:00:21 AM »
Go to Otto Frei, Gesswein or Rio Grande.

I think Rio sells a lot of lower end stuff, and some good stuff too. Don't go for cheapest. The clam screws are the first things to go, screws strip, or tapped holes strip out. Get a good saw.

Page with frames: http://www.riogrande.com/Category/Tools-and-Equipment/120/Saw-Blades-and-Frames/340

Swiss frame: http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Swiss-Adjustable-3-Saw-Frame/110058?Pos=19

Knew Concepts: http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Original-Knew-Concepts-Jewelers-3--Saw-Frame/110137?Pos=27


Jeweler's Blade size and numbers
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Re: Jewelers saw question
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2015, 01:32:48 AM »
then get a small jar to put all the broken blades in! ;D :'(

I like mine....and when you NEED a small blade, nothen else will do!

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Offline smart dog

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Re: Jewelers saw question
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2015, 03:07:43 AM »
Hi Brian,
Look up "Knew Concept" jewelers saws.  They are hands down the best and although more expensive, you will save a lot on broken saw blades.

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Offline Kermit

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Re: Jewelers saw question
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2015, 06:41:33 PM »
I have the Knew Concepts coping saw. Worth every dime. Still have my grandfather's Disston, but never use it any longer.
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