Comments on: A (K)new concept in jewelers saws http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/ Blogging for jewelers and metalsmiths made easy! (and for those interested in jewelry and gemstones) Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:02:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: linda bruneau http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-51 linda bruneau Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:02:31 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-51 i just re-read the above review and missed it the first time. i see you answered my question there. thanks! no need to post my question on your forum. i just re-read the above review and missed it the first time. i see you answered my question there. thanks! no need to post my question on your forum.

]]> By: linda bruneau http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-50 linda bruneau Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:59:43 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-50 I'm excited to purchase one of these saws...but only one. I am having trouble deciding on the 5" or the 3". The 3" would probably handle most of my cutting needs, but i am leaning toward the 5" to make sure I'm covered on the occasional larger piece. My question is, when you don't NEED the larger size, is the 3" a better choice (ie. stiffer, more easily maneuvered?). thanks, linda I’m excited to purchase one of these saws…but only one. I am having trouble deciding on the 5″ or the 3″. The 3″ would probably handle most of my cutting needs, but i am leaning toward the 5″ to make sure I’m covered on the occasional larger piece. My question is, when you don’t NEED the larger size, is the 3″ a better choice (ie. stiffer, more easily maneuvered?). thanks, linda

]]> By: Jim http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-49 Jim Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:41:12 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-49 Hi Wally, I went and looked at your site, you certainly do a lot of fancy cutting. I used to cut the occasional mercury head dime many years ago but nothing like some of your work. I believe you will like the 3" Knew Concepts saw a lot. you may have to adjust the blade clamp set screws to reliably hold the small blades you are using, as the saw ships with a medium sized blade but a small tweak of the set screws will give secure clamping of the thinnest of blades. I own one of the Knew Concept Electric saws, I do not believe that it is the right saw for your work. I love the saw but I think it is appropriate to larger work than the coins you are working with. I would suggest that if you can find someone who has one that you try it out first before buying one. Jim Hi Wally,
I went and looked at your site, you certainly do a lot of fancy cutting. I used to cut the occasional mercury head dime many years ago but nothing like some of your work. I believe you will like the 3″ Knew Concepts saw a lot. you may have to adjust the blade clamp set screws to reliably hold the small blades you are using, as the saw ships with a medium sized blade but a small tweak of the set screws will give secure clamping of the thinnest of blades.

I own one of the Knew Concept Electric saws, I do not believe that it is the right saw for your work. I love the saw but I think it is appropriate to larger work than the coins you are working with. I would suggest that if you can find someone who has one that you try it out first before buying one.

Jim

]]> By: Walter Charm http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-48 Walter Charm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:53:31 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-48 Hi Jim, I'm a coin cutter and cut every day:usually very intricate designs. I use 4/0, 6/0, and 8/0 blades. I've also had problems with the blade wandering at times, and now understand that it may be because of the tension. I've ordered a Knew 3" saw frame, and hope that my cutting improves. Coin cutting doesn't allow for mistakes... I'll keep you posted on my experience. Have you used the Knew Concept Electric Saw? It appears to be the answer for people who do a lot of intricate sawing. I have to re-hole the blade numerous times when cutting a coin. Would it be too time consuming? Would it work well with 8/0 blades? Any information you can give me would be appreciated. $2000.00 dollars is not like buying a $50.00 saw frame. Wally Hi Jim,

I’m a coin cutter and cut every day:usually very intricate designs. I use 4/0, 6/0, and 8/0 blades. I’ve also had problems with the blade wandering at times, and now understand that it may be because of the tension. I’ve ordered a Knew 3″ saw frame, and hope that my cutting improves. Coin cutting doesn’t allow for mistakes… I’ll keep you posted on my experience.

Have you used the Knew Concept Electric Saw? It appears to be the answer for people who do a lot of intricate sawing. I have to re-hole the blade numerous times when cutting a coin. Would it be too time consuming? Would it work well with 8/0 blades? Any information you can give me would be appreciated. $2000.00 dollars is not like buying a $50.00 saw frame.

Wally

]]> By: Jim http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-47 Jim Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:56:08 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-47 Hey Steve, I feel the rigidity of the frame and appropriate tension for the blade size allows for more control and less wandering of the blade. I will be interested to hear more opinions as others gain experience with the saw. Jim Hey Steve,
I feel the rigidity of the frame and appropriate tension for the blade size allows for more control and less wandering of the blade. I will be interested to hear more opinions as others gain experience with the saw.

Jim

]]> By: shelbyvision http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-46 shelbyvision Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:31:00 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-46 I'm a little late noticing this, but I find it really timely since I've been doing a lot of sawing lately, 20 gauge brass and copper. Aside from the blades breaking way too often, what drives me crazy is when for no apparent reason the saw suddenly veers left or right of the line I'm trying so hard to follow. I don't know if that is a problem for others or not, but if this new design solves that problem, it would be worth the investment. I’m a little late noticing this, but I find it really timely since I’ve been doing a lot of sawing lately, 20 gauge brass and copper. Aside from the blades breaking way too often, what drives me crazy is when for no apparent reason the saw suddenly veers left or right of the line I’m trying so hard to follow. I don’t know if that is a problem for others or not, but if this new design solves that problem, it would be worth the investment.

]]> By: Jerry Fowler http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-45 Jerry Fowler Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:05:12 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-45 No, they are not as rigid as the Knew Concept saw surely is but so much easier to set a blade in. Looking forward to owning one in the near future. No, they are not as rigid as the Knew Concept saw surely is but so much easier to set a blade in. Looking forward to owning one in the near future.

]]> By: Jim http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-44 Jim Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:49:29 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-44 Jerry, The only one of that type with the wing nut tension adjustment that I tried was not very rigid. I think that might be why it lost favor over time. Dont know. Jim Jerry,

The only one of that type with the wing nut tension adjustment that I tried was not very rigid. I think that might be why it lost favor over time. Dont know.

Jim

]]> By: Jerry Fowler http://ganoksin.com/blog/binnion/2009/12/31/a-knew-concept-in-jewelers-saws/#comment-43 Jerry Fowler Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:01:45 +0000 http://binnion.ganoksin.com/blogs/?p=94#comment-43 It's nice to see the screw tensioning device is back on saw frames. I have an old, old saw frame and it has a wing nut on the top blade clamp for putting tension on the blade rather than pushing against one's breast bone to do the job. After reading all the complaints on Orchid forums from various people about how tough it was to get the correct tension, I wondered why manufactures dropped the top wing nut, may be it was cost or wanting to sell more saw blades. It’s nice to see the screw tensioning device is back on saw frames. I have an old, old saw frame and it has a wing nut on the top blade clamp for putting tension on the blade rather than pushing against one’s breast bone to do the job. After reading all the complaints on Orchid forums from various people about how tough it was to get the correct tension, I wondered why manufactures dropped the top wing nut, may be it was cost or wanting to sell more saw blades.

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