Coping saw blades for metal - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Uncle Bulgaria · 18th Nov 2019, 8:40 pm

My jeweller brother has a leather flap under the 'vee' so when he's cutting the metal dust and swarf is easily collected in his lap rather than falling on the floor. It's easy enough then to tip it into a tin for melting down later. It might be a useful technique for less precious metals, as metal dust in the wrong places can cause problems!

Mike Phelan · 19th Nov 2019, 4:43 pm

A long apron with the bottom edge clipped to the edge of the bench, forming a pouch, is a good idea as well. Centuries ago clock and watchmakers used this idea.

daviddeakin · 21st Nov 2019, 4:49 pm

Would a rodsaw/tilesaw work on metal? I've never tried.

18th Nov 2019, 8:40 pm	#21
Uncle Bulgaria Nonode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 2,329	Re: Coping saw blades for metal My jeweller brother has a leather flap under the 'vee' so when he's cutting the metal dust and swarf is easily collected in his lap rather than falling on the floor. It's easy enough then to tip it into a tin for melting down later. It might be a useful technique for less precious metals, as metal dust in the wrong places can cause problems!

19th Nov 2019, 4:43 pm	#22
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: Coping saw blades for metal A long apron with the bottom edge clipped to the edge of the bench, forming a pouch, is a good idea as well. Centuries ago clock and watchmakers used this idea. __________________ Mike.

21st Nov 2019, 4:49 pm	#23
daviddeakin Hexode Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: W Yorks, UK. Posts: 407	Re: Coping saw blades for metal Would a rodsaw/tilesaw work on metal? I've never tried.