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Found one in the garage. Anyone uses one or modified it?
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Uses for a Moto-Saw?
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It looks like an electric jeweler's saw. Depending on the availability of blades(or if it uses Jeweler's saw blades) it could have a lot of uses. Personally I'd never seen one, but it looks like it would be interesting to use for some inlay work or steel fret work(again, depending on the blades)
I'm just getting the hang of using a jeweler's saw, so the idea of a powered version is appealing. of course, I don't think they make these anymore, and if it worked well they probably would, so....
Kindyr
I'm just getting the hang of using a jeweler's saw, so the idea of a powered version is appealing. of course, I don't think they make these anymore, and if it worked well they probably would, so....
Kindyr
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That's a nice antique. Just hang it on the wall for others to Ohh and Ahh at.
As with many other tools people often think that powering a tool will make them successful at using the tool.
If you can't properly use a file, you won't do better with a grinder.
If you can't use a paint brush, you won't be successful with an air brush.
If you can't master a jewelers saw, a powered hand saw won't do better.
If you can't forge weld by hand, a power hammer won't suddenly make you a damascus making wonder.
Kindyr, Mastering a jewelers saw requires several things.
A FIRM rest arm to saw on.
The blade fastened in the right direction. A jewelers saw cuts on the pull stroke, not the push (as a coping saw does).
A smooth ,steady, and full length stroke, keeping the hand straight and the saw at 90 degrees.
The blade needs to be matched to the stock. Two teeth per thickness.Use a chart, if needed.
Cheap Blades do not save Money!
As with engraving, turn the work, not the tool.
Stacy
As with many other tools people often think that powering a tool will make them successful at using the tool.
If you can't properly use a file, you won't do better with a grinder.
If you can't use a paint brush, you won't be successful with an air brush.
If you can't master a jewelers saw, a powered hand saw won't do better.
If you can't forge weld by hand, a power hammer won't suddenly make you a damascus making wonder.
Kindyr, Mastering a jewelers saw requires several things.
A FIRM rest arm to saw on.
The blade fastened in the right direction. A jewelers saw cuts on the pull stroke, not the push (as a coping saw does).
A smooth ,steady, and full length stroke, keeping the hand straight and the saw at 90 degrees.
The blade needs to be matched to the stock. Two teeth per thickness.Use a chart, if needed.
Cheap Blades do not save Money!
As with engraving, turn the work, not the tool.
Stacy
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I had no idea Dremel has been around so long...
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Could you work with jeweler's saw blades in a scroll saw?
Stacy, you forgot patience, which is where I think I come up short. Getting impatient with the cut and pushing the blade too far or forgetting to lube the blade until it pings on me. The bladesI have are good quality, though a bit small for the work I was doing with them.
It is a really nice saw o have around, just a change of pace from the power saws I'm used to dealing with. but the level of control is ver nice.
Sam, I really think that would depend on the particular saw, but I don't think it would bea good idea. I have a feeling that the heat build up from using the jeweler's saw blades in a powered fasion would have them snapping.
All the books say you'll break more first starting out, and since I'm first starting out, it doesn't worry me too much to keep popping blades. I'm happy to be able to get a nice tension on them and cut a fewinches of fine detail right now.
Kindyr
It is a really nice saw o have around, just a change of pace from the power saws I'm used to dealing with. but the level of control is ver nice.
Sam, I really think that would depend on the particular saw, but I don't think it would bea good idea. I have a feeling that the heat build up from using the jeweler's saw blades in a powered fasion would have them snapping.
All the books say you'll break more first starting out, and since I'm first starting out, it doesn't worry me too much to keep popping blades. I'm happy to be able to get a nice tension on them and cut a fewinches of fine detail right now.
Kindyr