Gary Gill
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What model or brand of jeweler's saw do you use for inlay work? I bought the Xacto 7043. Anyone using StewMac's saw and happy with it?
Tell me about the jeweler's saw you use
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finkdaddy
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I bought the StewMac one and I HATE it.
I break blades constantly. I can't even use extra fine blades because the screws used to hold the blades chew them up so badly that they break just trying to get them attached.
I will be buying a nice one someday when I can afford it.
Sven
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I sprung for the Knew Concept one after reading reviews here. I love it, I should use it more.
Kekani
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Yup, and you know who we can all blame for that one.
Don't forget, blades make a difference too.
Sven
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I'm not blaming anyone, it is a great saw and I don't see money spent on tools as wasted money (well nearly always). Even cheaper blades last longer in it.
Moore Bettah Ukuleles
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Knew Concepts, hands down. I've got three of them in all the sizes, my wife has two. Not cheap but precision made, you'll be leaving these to your kids. I love the locking and tension mechanisms. And Laser Gold blades from Rio Grande. Since there's no flex in the saw's frame your blades will indeed last longer.
http://knewconcepts.com
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Laser-Gold-Saw-Blade/110304?Pos=15
http://riograndeblog.com/2012/01/uk...es-beautiful-inlay-with-the-knew-concept-saw/
http://knewconcepts.com
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Laser-Gold-Saw-Blade/110304?Pos=15
http://riograndeblog.com/2012/01/uk...es-beautiful-inlay-with-the-knew-concept-saw/
Kekani
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Sven, that would be me to blame. And Chuck knows about the laser gold blades - he linked it!
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Gary Gill
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Great information and I appreciate the links.
Chuck, I don't have any Eddie Vedder CDs so I am practicing on old blanks.
Chuck, I don't have any Eddie Vedder CDs so I am practicing on old blanks.
Moore Bettah Ukuleles
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Ouch. Did I say that? You're supposed to forget what I say 5 minutes after I write it. I know I do!
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Gary Gill
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I was searching for threads about inlay and found that gem of advise.
rudy
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I made mine from a heavy duty hacksaw frame after hurling the X-acto type as far away from my work area as possible. It's very solid and is fitted with two blocks made from 3/8" key stock. It has two allen head screws that tighten against the blade blocks to retain the blade.
One of these days I intend to spring for one of the Knew Concepts saws just cause they look so cool. In all honesty this one works so well that I can't imagine much improvement in my hack techniques.
One of these days I intend to spring for one of the Knew Concepts saws just cause they look so cool. In all honesty this one works so well that I can't imagine much improvement in my hack techniques.
