Iguanadon Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I have a vendor friend at the farmers market who makes copper bracelets and he'd like to try cutting some designs in the copper. Here is a similar image of what he makes. http://www.billythetree.com/altJewelryCollection/22842l.jpg What blade is recommended for this? Standard skip tooth blade? #5? I told him I'd be happy to help him test trying this before he invests in a scroll saw, etc. Any suggestions and recommendations are appreciated. Iggy amazingkevin and lawson56 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 If memory serves me right, you use a jeweler's blade. They are designed for cutting metal on a scroll saw.. Have never done it so will be interesting to hear how this works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) Depending on the detail, Jewelers 0/1 or maybe even 1 (less detail less breakage) to 3/0 (more detail, more breakage), pike brand from amazon.com Edited October 5, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Almost any blade will cut copper, but smaller is better. When I cut metal I always sandwich it between two pieces of 1/8" ply. The metal will have a tendency to get caught on the blade and bend if not supported well. A zero clearance table would probably help. I would cut the copper prior to the hammering and shaping. You will want to do something to finish the edges of the finished cut so they are not sharp. amazingkevin, Tommy Johnson and WayneMahler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Randy has the best answer. They make a jeweler blade of various sizes. I cut brass a lot, nameplates and this is what I use. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I too use jewelers blades to cut metal. I cut brass a lot and use 1/0 blades mostly. Copper is soft and it will gum up your blade easily. Cut all the brass on this project with jewelers blades. WayneMahler, BigD, amazingkevin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I have a vendor friend at the farmers market who makes copper bracelets and he'd like to try cutting some designs in the copper. Here is a similar image of what he makes. http://www.billythetree.com/altJewelryCollection/22842l.jpg What blade is recommended for this? Standard skip tooth blade? #5? I told him I'd be happy to help him test trying this before he invests in a scroll saw, etc. Any suggestions and recommendations are appreciated. Iggy Good of you to help out for a good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks everyone for the great information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hey, I have been wondering about that for a future project. Now, I don't need to ask the question. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodchux Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Also agree that jewelry blades are the best way to cut metal, but do take your time at a slow speed. Be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I know Mike's workshop has several metal cutting blades listed. I don't know how good they are, I have never use any. They are Flying Dutchman blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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