Sharp Saw Blades Astd sizes 144/pkt

Description

Premium Saw Blades for use with the German-style saw. Cuts wood, plastic and metals (aluminium, brass, silver, gold). Plain end.

Make clean and precise cuts with the Universal Tool 144pc Saw Blades Set.  making them perfect tools for jewelers, hobbyists and more! They are constructed of steel and each blade has 64 teeth per inch which will allow you to make fine cuts. They are compatible with a 6″ jeweler‘s saw frame. Make sure you grab a set of these saw blades before your next precision project!

Sawing is a technique that is used by all jewellers and is a fast and easy way to cut metal. It takes some practice to get it right, but once you have the technique mastered, you’ll be ready to create all kinds of jewellery. But choosing a saw blade is often the hardest part. 

Saw blades come in a wide range of sizes to accommodate different gauges of metal, the idea being that you change them regularly rather than sticking to just one. A saw cut is initiated from the edge of the metal or a carefully pre-drilled hole, although as you work your saw blade the requirements will alter. For example, sawing in a straight line requires a thicker blade than a curve, which it is better to use a finer blade for – so in time, quickly changing blades will become second nature to you. Are you wondering what size jeweller’s saw blade to use? Our jeweller’s saw blades sizing chart will help get you started.

Understanding what size jeweller’s saw blade to use

The grade of a saw blade is determined by the amount of teeth it has per cm. That means, a blade with more teeth will be finer as they have to be smaller to fit into the space along the shaft and vice versa. So what are the best jewellers saw blades for your project? Fine blades are better suited to thinner metal, and coarser ones are recommended for thicker metal as you can see from the chart below. As a general rule, you are aiming to encompass two teeth of the blade within the thickness of your metal.

Jeweller’s saw blades sizing chart

Wondering what size jeweller’s saw blade to use? We’ve made it easy to match your tools to your metal with our jeweller’s saw blades sizing chart – breaking each grade down into detailed specifications.

Saw blades are graded from 4 (coarsest) to 8/0 (finest) – this gives you 11 different sizes to choose from, which might seem a little daunting at first. However, you can purchase mixed selection packs which is a good place to start, as they contain numerous jeweller’s saw blade sizes that you can use for various projects. Or alternatively, choosing a saw blade that is somewhere in the middle, such as a Grade 2/0 or Grade 0 (1/0), will stand you in good stead. Most are sold in bundles of 12 which initially seems a lot, but most beginners get through a lot when learning to saw so it’s best to stock up.

What are the best jeweller’s saw blades for gold, silver and platinum?

If you like working with a particular alloy, you might just want to know what size jeweller’s saw to use for it. And the best jeweller’s saw blades for gold, silver and platinum all vary. So as a rule of thumb for deciding which jeweller’s saw blade sizes to go for, this is what we’d recommend:

• Gold: If you tend to use gold for your jewellery pieces, choose a 3/0 blade.
• Silver: For cutting silver, opt for a blade with a grade of 2/0.
• Platinum: To ensure your platinum work is finished to the highest standard, use a 3/0 blade.