Creations by Cody Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Hello, I wanting to cut some 0.1 in thick brass, and was wondering what would be the best blade to get. I'm wanting to make some brass Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert100 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 hi which country are you from in the usa you can buy jewelry saw blades I am not sure but I believe that mikesworkshop sels tham some tips i found on the web Always wear eye protection when drilling, cutting, or sanding brass. The clear packing tape lubricates the blade, but make sure to tape over the entire cutting surface for greater stability. The edges of brass are sharp and will cut your hands; wrap all edges in tape. You can double the life of your blade by creating a higher working surface to take advantage of the blade's unused portion. Turn corners slowly to avoid catching the brass and lifting it off the table. Be aware of the heat that is generated quickly when cutting and sanding brass. Don't try to cut brass without the backer board. As you cut, the blade is creating burrs on the backside. This not only impedes the movement of the piece as you work, but will also scratch up your table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 If your cutting very thin metal,sandwich the metal between 2 pieces of wood with the pattern on top.This will keep the cut piece true and straight with no wrinkles in the finished edge of finished work.Spray glue all the pieces together and take apart with mineral spirits by separating the piece best you can a little and drip the mineral spirits in the spread apart edge so it dissolves the glue ,this will make them come apart easyly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken O Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Good tip Kevin! I never thought of that. I learn new cool stuff here on SSV all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creations by Cody Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks Robbert, I'm in US/Oklahoma. I haven't heard the tape method for lubrication. Thanks for the tips. Kevin thanks for the tips, but I'm not cutting thin. 0.1 in thick shouldn't bend, but I will make sure to do that when I work with thin metals. Thanks. What is a good site to order the jewellery from? I can only find packs of 144 when I only need 12. Thanks Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Try here look at the "iron man blades" http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creations by Cody Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I picked up some, and now know why the sell so many together. I have never had blades brake on me as much as I have with this project. I have broken over 10 blades and only cut 3 circles. Yes I am using lubercent, no I am runing it slow, and yes I am not pushing to hard agint the blades. I just am using a thick amount of brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Cody the trick here is to put a LIGHT tension on the blade and to let the blade do the cutting. I know, I know what else does the cutting? Seriously though with those light blades it takes a slow to medium speed, a lighter tension on the blade than normal and a very light touch when cutting it. Practice will make you find your sweet spot on speed, pressure and tension for cutting brass. One other thing will be that the metal will wear the heck out of your blades, especially on a faster speed. Here is one example of what I am talking about. I did this about 3 -4 years back and like you broke a ton of blades until I learned how to cut it successfully. DW Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creations by Cody Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks, I started with slow and kept my blade going slow. It was hard for me not to push to much on it. They are lasting a lot longer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks, I started with slow and kept my blade going slow. It was hard for me not to push to much on it. They are lasting a lot longer now. Great photo, BTW. Looks like you figured out how to add album pix to your post. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creations by Cody Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Great photo, BTW. Looks like you figured out how to add album pix to your post. Nicely done! Thanks, I like the syste you have set up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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