[Jewelry making - Article 01065] - Re: [Orchid] Cuti-pi or Bonny Doons new saw?

[Taylor]

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Margaret,

    There's a great discussion on the Bonny Doon Message board for the
    new saw: http://www.bonnydoonengineering.com Under: 'Demo-ing The New
    Concept Saw at Rio's Catalog in Motion in Tucson' 

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          The electronic Foredom-type foot control is great! I had been
          worried that it might be rather like patting my stomach and
          rubbing my head to operate the saw with a treadle or pedal. 
          Also, this makes it much more compact, which is good for my
          crowded little studio. I found it very intuitive to use, once
          I un-learned a few habits from 35 years using a jewelers' saw.
          I really like having the control with my foot, and being able
          to speed up and slow down easily, while having both hands free
          to control the metal---though it hardly is necessary to use
          both hands, since there is a wonderful hold-down foot.  It
          really only requires a couple of fingers to guide the
          metal---no more tired left hand holding the metal down. All
          the women who came through the Rio Catalog in Motion in Tucson
          felt very comfortable with the saw, typically exclaiming,
          "It's like a sewing machine!" 

          Indeed, I like the way I can start smoothly and slowly, and
          then speed up ---unlike the scroll saw that I have which has
          two speeds, controlled by a button in the back,  turns on with
          a scream, shake, rattle and roar, and requires nerves of steel
          to hold the metal down and keep it under control.  

          I am amazed at the quality of the cut it makes. It runs so
          true, that it feels like I've already filed it! We tried 24
          gauge sterling, 18 gauge bronze, 20 gauge copper, 1/16" tool
          steel, and 1/4" plexiglas.  1/0 saw blades seemed to work well
          for all of them!  We also did some sawing with 4/0 blades---no
          problems.  

          I usually use a spiral wax blade to saw 1/4" plexi for matrix
          dies, but the 1/0 jewelers saw blade cut through beautifully,
          without gumming up, or getting stuck.  It left a smooth,
          vertical cut that did not need filing!  wow! 

           I think I'm in love.
           Cindy
           www.cynthiaeid.com 


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    Sounds pretty fantastic, and a lot more advanced than the Cuti Pi
    machine i.e. self lubricating blade (for extended life), foredoom
    foot control, and what sounds like extremely smooth metal control. 

Cheers, 
Taylor in Toronto

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