[Jewelry making - Article 01314] - Re: [Orchid] Cutting Jump Rings

[Kenneth Kipnis]

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Hi All:

    I've been reading all kindsof methods of making and cutting jump
    rings and find that everyone has a favorite method that they swear
    by. The only thing is that it all sounds so complicated. I'd like to
    mention a more simpler way to accomplish the end result. 

    A bock of wood 4" X 21x2 0r 3" long with a cut in a V shape across
    the 3" side and about 1 1/2 " from the end of the block. A piece of
    thin wood (paint stirer or similar)nailed along the long side which
    will be used as a backup for your coil as you are cutting the rings.
    After nailing the back to the block use your saw to cut down on the
    back to meet the V cut in the block .Use a 03 or 02 saw blade in
    your jeweler's saw, place the coil you are going to cut on the
    inside of the coil, run the blade thru some bees wax , place the
    coil on the block and start sawing keeping a firm grip on the
    coil.In the event the it gets too hot to hold use a piece of leather
    on the coil.The teeth of the saw blade should be facing towards you. 

    Another easy method to make coils is to get a Jacob's chuck , a
    large L bracket , or a piece of wood 1 1/2" X3" X6  drill a 1/4"
    hole, use 1/4 " threaded rod to connect the chuck to a window opener
    as a method of winding handle. The winder can be clmped down to a
    table and the end of the wire can be attached under the mandrel when
    inserted into the chuck. Pressure can be exerted on the wire as it
    is being wound on the mandrel with your free hand. 

Any questions email me.

Ken Kipnis
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