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Author:  Casey Cochran [ Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Pearl cutting tip
I bought some thinner blanks (.050") and was having some trouble with breakage. Glueing two together with hide glue solved the problem and doubles the yield for the time spent sawing. You have to keep the saw vertical because any error will be compounded on the bottom piece.Image


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Author:  jfmckenna [ Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:41 am ]
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Nice! I don't think I could ever do that, but excellent tip.
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:24 pm ]
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I like it Casey, thanks for the tip! With three builds this year I'll be make two of several pieces. I'm going to give it a try.
Author:  John J [ Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:49 pm ]
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Excellent idea! I'll add one also. A piece of screen over the end of a shop vac and secured to the work board. No pearl dust. Works great.
Author:  cphanna [ Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Pearl cutting tip
Yes, and this next tip is real basic: Wipe a little paste wax on the blade of your jeweler's saw.
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:04 am ]
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For complex patterns I have had good luck gluing the pearl to some of that very thin model airplane plywood you get in hobby shops. I think it's 1/32.

With white glue you can just toss it in hot water after to separate.
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