Sawing Metal

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Instructor: Kate Richbourg

Technique(s): Metalwork

Level: Beginner

(12 Reviews)

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Sawing Metal

Unlock the mystery of the Jeweler’s Saw! In this free class, Kate shows how to correctly insert a saw blade, use a bench pin and saw through metal sheet. This is an essential metalsmithing technique for anyone interested in working with metal.

This class has a running time of 18 minutes.

Tools

Jeweler's Saw Frame - $18.25

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Saw Blades - "2" cut - $3.00

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Cutting Lube - $5.00

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V-Slot Bench Pin and Clamp - $7.60

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Small Metal Ruler - $3.50

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Permanent Marker

Materials

Copper 20 gauge Sheet Metal, 3" x 3" piece - $3.09

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Reviews

This is the video to watch if you want to learn to saw. Excellent!

03/26/2015

Bobbie aka: Rogue Perfumer

I have worked with wood saws of many types and know a lot about wood cutting. Cutting metal is new to me. I have used tin snips and wire cutters. The extent of the clear instruction on the preparation and use of this type of saw was very valuable. I particularly appreciated the tips on making the turn in direction on the cut. Very helpful! Thank you!

07/14/2015

Terry

I was very intimidated by the jewelry saw. However, after watching/listening to Kate's concise instructions, I was able to saw a metal sheet with ease. Thanks Kate!

08/06/2016

Ann

Wow! Thank you, Laura for referring me to this Video. Loved It!

Look Out Metals! I'm coming at you!

10/03/2016

Virginia B.

I am so impressed with the videos on this site. This and all the others I have viewed are so easy to follow for beginners and I am sure they are great refreshers for the experience Metal Jewelry designers. I will be referring this website to all my art friends. Thank you!

11/06/2016

Cheryl

I too, was very intimidated by the jeweler's saw and resorted to using metal snips most of the time. This video explained a lot of things that previously were unclear. Thanks so much! Can't wait to try it out.

03/29/2017

Denise

Good job. Wish you had shown cutting circles, too.

Beaducation Replied:

Aisha demonstrates sawing around a curve in the free class, Sawing Your Own Metal Shapes. A disc cutter or the Power Punch Pliers might be good alternatives, depending on your project.

07/12/2017

SilverGirl3

What a great video. Learned so much as I'm preparing to start cutting my own shapes. I love all the tips.

08/06/2017

Carol

Do you have examples of where and why you would use hand cut pieces in jewelry? What types of shapes can we see and how are they being embellished?

Beaducation Replied:

Often a designer needs a specific shape or size that doesn't already exist as a pre-made blank, or they are working on a different type of project, like creating a Tab Set Pendant. Check out the next sawing class, Sawing Your Own Metal Shapes, about creating irregular shapes.

08/23/2017

Roxanne

I've had my jeweler's saw for some time and have watched the video a couple of times but still was not confident. Tonight I used my saw along with Kate's video and with her clear instructions and following along step by step, I have to say it was not that hard at all. I am looking forward to the video Sawing Your Own Metal Shapes next. Many thanks for the great tutorial!

09/22/2017

Marcia

I appreciate how Kate broke down all the steps for getting ready to saw. I am almost ready to start cutting my own shapes. I am sure I will refer back to this video multiple times.

02/18/2020

Jenny

This is the video to watch if you want to learn how to use your bench pin and jewelers saw to saw metal. I had no clue how to use either and am amazed at how easily they are to use with the directions on this video. Now I am looking for things to saw! Eventually I will be doing shapes, yeah!!

05/18/2020

Sandy O

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