{"id":14172,"date":"2021-01-05T11:24:25","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T11:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/?post_type=buying-guide&p=14172"},"modified":"2022-04-12T10:54:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T09:54:58","slug":"a-guide-to-the-greenlion-saw-frame","status":"publish","type":"buying-guide","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/a-guide-to-the-greenlion-saw-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the GreenLion Saw Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The story behind the GreenLion jeweller\u2019s saw frame<\/a> is both fascinating and<\/em> unusual, and a true example of entrepreneurial spirit at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its designer is a man called BJ Johnson, otherwise known as Soba One, who is the owner and featured artist of GreenLion Tattoo Studios based in Michigan, USA. Having trained as a metalsmith, GreenLion Tattoo Studio also encompasses a gallery and metal workshop where Johnson designs and builds tattoo machines as well as his wonderful saw frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features of the GreenLion saw frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

His design for the unusual frame was born out of frustration with traditional, adjustable jeweller\u2019s saw frames where he was finding the tension difficult to achieve and having various issues with the handle. In Johnson\u2019s own words, \u201call good design is rooted in simplicity\u201d, so he set about simplifying the saw frame into a one piece, 11 gauge, sturdy steel frame with an injection moulded handle for comfort and grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second key feature of the GreenLion jeweller\u2019s saw frame is the way in which the tension is achieved to hold the blade securely. Traditionally you compress the saw frame against the bench edge with your sternum, position and secure your blade with the screws and then release which allows the frame to spring back thus creating tension in the blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, the Greenlion saw frame is much stronger than a traditional frame, and requires far less compression to achieve the tension required for a blade. Johnson has added unique \u201cnot just for looks hooks\u201d at either end, which allow you to compress the frame using just your finger and thumb \u2013 meaning you no longer have to push it against the bench, which requires far less effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third and final feature are the reversible thumbscrews, making this frame ideal for both left and right handed jewellers \u2013 but this is also quite handy if they are getting in the way when sawing using a jig or vice; simply reverse the thumbscrews and away you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So to re-cap, in the GreenLion jeweller\u2019s saw frame you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n