[Jewelry making - Article 01091] - Re: [Orchid] Scroll saw for metal?

[James Binnion]

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    I have bought and tried several of the woodworking type saws for use
    on metal. To have any success at all it must be a DC motor type with
    the variable speed so that you can get the blade speed down low
    enough. But all the woodworking saws have several serious limitations
    when it comes to cutting metal. The biggest one is the short stroke
    3/4" it typical this wears out the blade rapidly. Second long arms
    often with two pivot points mean a very springy, loose frame that
    will set up harmonic vibration in the blade that will cause blade
    failure. Third the blade moves in an arc rather than straight up and
    down this also limits accuracy and blade life. 

    The New Concept saw from Lee Marshall is a true metal cutting saw
    that allows tremendous precision and control in difficult to cut
    materials. I am extremely happy with mine. Also if you are familiar
    with Daniel Brush's work he is a customer of Lee's and here is what
    Daniel had to say. 

        "The New Concept Saw, designed by Lee Marshall, added a new
        dimension to my work. Now I dream about what is possible with
        intricate sawing. This tool provides total control and better
        finish than my hand sawing technique, all along with a most
        poetic machine sound. I liked it so much after months of usage, I
        just bought another one for a different location in the studio". 

        http://knewconcepts.com/new-concept-electric-saw.html 

    If you are looking at a tool that you will use regularly I would
    stay away from the woodworkers saws and buy the one from Lee. 

    A disclaimer here: Lee is a friend of mine so I want him to succeed
    with these tools but when it comes to my work and hard earned money
    I don't let friendship interfere, and I bought one of these saws for
    my studio. 

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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