MadModder
The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: 75Plus on June 18, 2010, 04:17:09 PM
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The thread Chris posted reminded me of a piercing saw that I have. It was made by a friend's grandfather while he was learning tool and die making on the G.I. Bill after WWII.
The saw is made up of 14 pieces, only on 5 of them factory made. These 5 are the 4 socket head cap screws and the cast ali handle. Currently one of the collets that holds the blade is broken and I haven't taken the time to make a new one. From the appearance of the break it was due to the heat treatment leaving it brittle.
Should anyone want to duplicate this saw I can furnish dimensions and improved photos.
Here is the saw.
(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad289/AlveyJoe/100_2473.jpg)
The 14 parts. This view shows the slots that allow the two top rails to be clamped tightly.
(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad289/AlveyJoe/100_2470.jpg)
Another view of the parts.
(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad289/AlveyJoe/100_2468.jpg)
Here is the broken collet that must be replaced.
(http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad289/AlveyJoe/100_2481.jpg)
Joe
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Joe,
How is a piercing saw used? I think I know, but I am not 100% sure,
Eric
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Eric,
Piercing saw is just another name for a jewelers saw. It is a bit of a misnomer as it doesn't 'pierce' anything. It is put to use AFTER a hole is drilled. old_biker_uk's post in Craynerd's "Piercing Saws and Albra Files" has a link to some of his piercings.
Joe
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Cool. I know how a jewelers saw is used! Thanks
Eric
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That's one nice looking saw, Joe. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Dean