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    Default Piercing saw and blade size question

    Hi, could someone please explain why the fixed frame piercing saws say they accept blades 150mm long and all the piercing saw blades say they are 130mm long. They obviously fit each other but why do the measurements imply the blades are too short for the saw frames?

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    Hi, Heidi,
    I suppose because people who write catalogues arent paid to ask questions. I rushed straight to my Cook Book and note that Cookies did not fall into that trap. I think you will find that although the frames measure 150mm, their jaws are closer together. Also jewellers have permanently deformed chests from pressing the frames together. It's pelting with rain here in London, so we have all the time in the world to consider these conundrums. Kind regards, Dennis.

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    i've never even thought about their length as i have one of those adjustable saws. Sometimes my thickness just baffles me lol
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    I have a Hegna machine which is a very accurate metal working and piercing saw. Do jewellers here prefer hand saws? I suppose that the dust is lost but I use mostly copper and brass so do I care. If it was gold I bet I would use a hand saw too!

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    I've never heard of a Hegna machine. How does it work?

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    Perhaps a Hegner fret (or scroll) saw?

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    It's a horizontal fret machine. Drill a hole through the work, pass a blade through and fix the blade. Foot controls the speed of the cut so both hands can lead the work. I don't know the url but google hegna. It's a German made thing and very good. Very precise vertical cut if you don't hurry the blade.

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    Better results from googling hegnER as george spelt it

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    Those Hegners look good. Do they cut steel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by caroleallen View Post
    Those Hegners look good. Do they cut steel?
    With the right blade, no problem Carole

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