[Jewelry making - Article 01187] - Re: [Orchid] Sawing straight

[Frif]

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Laurie 

    When I was starting out as an apprentice I discovered that a fine
    line of a Sharpie pen drawn on the outside of my cutting line and a
    very good bench light and baby rubber syringe were my best friends, 
    I have used them with a bench pin that is padded to prevent scratching
    the metal and now and then, in the teeth of a vice with copper and
    leather jaws. 

    Now and then I think I would really love to have a shear,  but
    because I don't do huge numbers of the same item, it is not a
    necessary tool.  What IS necessary is to saw slowly,  with an easy
    pace, not pressing hard or feeling hurried.  It takes a little time to
    learn to do it with high precision, but the trip is fun, and the
    result is a jewelry ''high''.  Skill is more fun than having ALL the
    tools.  Ohh nooo! Did that come out of my mouth?  Me, a certified
    tool junkie!  Well,, learn to saw well before you invest in time and
    labor saving tools, There may be many things you will need far more
    than a bench shear. 

    Good luck!  The trip is as grand as the destination,   

Frif


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