[Jewelry making - Article 00013] - Re: [Orchid] Sawing thick line in thin metal

[David Tomich]

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    Hey Jessica, I'm a bit behind on Orchid (500 left to go, YIKES!) so
    you may have already had an acceptable answer.  But thought I'd
    offer my 2cents worth. 

    I've done this before several ways depending on the project. 

    1) Cut the line with a small blade then use a larger blade to
    thicken the line.  Though its difficult to cut with a large blade on
    thin gauge initially, it works quite well to start with a thin blade
    then simply make a line thicker.  You may need to mess with the
    angle that you hold the saw frame at to get this to work. 

    2) Use a thin disc-like bur to follow the line and widen it.  This
    only works if its a fairly straight line and the bur is the
    thickness you desire. Also Dremel discs work well, but the line
    would have to be dead straight.  Both require a very steady hand. 

    3) Cut some 280 (appx) sand paper into thin strips and run it in the
    grooves.  I've also doubled up a thin strip by folding it in half
    then putting it loosely in my saw frame like a blade, then running
    it in the grove.  This helps it to stay straight and not round the
    edges of your line as much.  This method and #1 are the ones i use
    most. 

    If you need a better description of any of this just drop me a note. 

Good luck
David Tomich

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