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Post by CajunRider on Feb 18, 2010 22:37:05 GMT -6
I need to cut a piece of mother of pearl into a handful of 1.8"x1/4"x1/1/4" pieces. Any recommendation as to what saw,saw blade I should use would be appreciated.
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 18, 2010 22:43:15 GMT -6
Wow, tough one! My best guess would be a jeweler's saw with a fine carbide wire-type blade.
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Post by Mark T on Feb 19, 2010 5:36:15 GMT -6
Can't be done. Send the material to me.
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Post by Ruffnek on Feb 20, 2010 1:25:09 GMT -6
A little net searching says a jeweler's saw is the best tool but the blade doesn't have to be special...use a medium jeweler's blade so that breakage is minimized.
You will also need to make a vee-notch cutting table. Keep the stock centered over the point of the vee and make sure tha blade is cutting on the down stroke.
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 20, 2010 9:15:26 GMT -6
Like a marquetry-sawing table thingie? Shaped like the two legs on a rustic bench?
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Post by Ruffnek on Feb 20, 2010 9:36:21 GMT -6
Like a marquetry-sawing table thingie? Shaped like the two legs on a rustic bench? Yep...just like for marquetry. |
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Post by CajunRider on Feb 21, 2010 5:48:02 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Now I have to find a jeweler's saw. I'm doing this for my dear brother. I hope the saw is not too expensive.
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 21, 2010 9:24:31 GMT -6
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Post by CajunRider on Feb 21, 2010 11:48:26 GMT -6
Thanks Tim. This is good. I'm all set. It's on order. |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Feb 21, 2010 13:21:18 GMT -6
Very good! That's not too bad at all!
... do you need a vise or something to hold it while cutting?
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Post by Mark T on Feb 22, 2010 5:39:02 GMT -6
Can't be done Send the material to me.
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