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"The New Concept Saw, designed by Lee Marshall, added a new dimension to my work. Now I dream about what is possible with intricate sawing. This tool provides total control and better finish than my hand sawing technique, all along with a most poetic machine sound. I liked it so much after months of usage, I just bought another one for a different location in the studio".
—Daniel Brush
Internationally Acclaimed Goldsmith
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I like this new saw frame so much that I have been using it even when I am not making a die. The angle of the handle is comfortable, and the blade-tightening mechanism is much nicer than pressing a saw frame between my chest bone and bench while tightening a blade. I think that the saw frame has potential for appealing to all jewelers—whether they have need of the blanking die capability or not. As with many inspirations, this tool is brilliant in its elegant simplicity.
—Cynthia Eid
Cynthia Eid Designs
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I would rather have a new tool than a new outfit and I love getting a new outfit. But I also would rather have one quality tool than 10 mediocre ones and yours are quality. I knew that when I held the saw. I have read several good stories about you on the forum and heard you mentioned fondly from others and now I am beginning to understand why.
—Lona Northener
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First of all, Thank You very much Lee for giving me the opportunity to try this saw out. As derek mentioned “I got a pizza box” too.
In the package was the Titanium frame and handle, the 45 degree angle, blade holder (Lee had already set it to 45 degrees left for me, being a lefty). Also enclosed was the standard 0 or 90 degree blade holder. This version also has the quick release, tension lever
Lee Also included an instruction sheet, signed by himself and a brochure from Knew Concepts.
I haven’t used the saw yet ( it just arrived this afternoon ) but I put in one of the usual blades I use, an Olson Skip Tooth, 12.5 TPI.
First impressions are, man this is light, and stiff! The Titanium frame combined with the tension lever makes getting the right tension on the blade a breeze, I’ve never had these blades so well tensioned on a Fretsaw...usually the frame starts bending in before the blade can become tight... not with this saw, I'm looking forward to putting the saw through it's paces, and cutting some dovetails.
Again, Thank You very much Lee
—Okami
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Having just received my Knew Concept saw (aluminium) for Christmas, I can definitely recommend them. My lines sawn straighter and cleaner with no broken blades. I have lent it to some colleagues to try, at a class I attend, and they are all converted and are placing orders, although in the UK they are more expensive. They may cost more initially, but the saving in saw blades, time cleaning up and less wasted metal more than makes up for this.
—Hilary Sinclair
www.hilarysinclair.com
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I cannot say enough good about the KnewConcepts 5" precision Jewelers saw that you make. I use it too cut brass and copper sheets that are about 1/16" thick. I had bought a "german saw" from a jewelers supply house and just could not keep the blades from breaking. I have broke some blades using the Knew Concepts saw but it was my fault as I was doing a corner and just did not work it properly. I was actually ready to give up on the project thinking I would never be able to do the cutting with the german saws. You saved the project.
Thanks again,
—Marlowe Rames
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My “Knew Toy”
I have been contemplating this purchase for quite some time. I finally broke down and made it and boy am I glad I did. Sawing is my least favorite part of metalsmithing I know some metalsmiths love it but I don't. Anything that would make that particular part easier would be my friend for life meet my knew best friend the Knew Concepts Jewelers Saw.
This saw is everything I have read about it's lightweight (very lightweight), the blades are a breeze to change (no more bruised sternums), and it's red (my favorite color) what could be better than that. It may seem a little pricey to some ($49.00) but I believe it's worth every penny. When I purchased my first saw, I knew very little about what I was doing. I purchased cheap and small (3 throat) and since I usually buy my silver in 3 x 6 pieces, it never really cleared the 3 side. I was always stopping and starting which is a bummer. This time around, I purchased the 5 throat depth and it's great, no stopping and starting with this one.
I purchased my saw at Otto-Frei but Rio Grande also carries it plus Knew Concepts has their own website. Try it, I think you might like it!
—Sandi
www.sassyglassdesigns.com
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I am just a beginner but I got so discouraged that I just hated my $12 jewelers saw. I hated sawing/piercing and would avoid it at all costs if I possibly could. I would break blades left and right. I love the delicate detail that you get with piercing but I would just get frustrated.
I received a gift certificate at Rio and knew, no pun intended, exactly what I was going to buy. The 3" Knew Concept Titanium Frame is the best tool I have purchased in a long time! I have just started piercing images into my work. I still need a lot of practice piercing but I do not get as frustrated. Piercing at a 45 degree angle does make it easier to see where you are going as long as you let the blade do the work. Inserting the blade into starting holes in the pattern and adjusting to the perfect "ping" is also so much easier and less painful with the Knew frame. The frame also makes it easier to "file" some of the rough patches due to my inexperience. I really only had to use a little sandpaper to smooth my starting points.Using a smaller drill bit should help make the starting point look less obvious. I use Rio Laser Gold Blades usually in sizes 2/0 and 3/0 since most of the sheet I use is between 26gauge and 22gauge. I have never used any other saw blade so I have nothing to compare them with. Perhaps I should try some different saw blades as well.
—Monica
www.deliasdelightjewelry.com
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Dear Mr. Marshall,
I am a relatively new jeweler but even with my lack of years at the bench experience, I know what a fabulous tool this saw is.
There's no "recoil" when I saw now so my lines are smooth and precise and so much easier to file and sand. I've tried it on every metal I work with - and I didn't even break or bind the blade on 16 gauge nickel. That is some saw!
Then I changed out the blade from the one the saw came with and was so excited that I went running to my husband to say, "Look! Look how easy this is!" Your saw is one of the very few items I have ever bought that exceeded my expectations and truly delighted me to use. I have carpel tunnel syndrome from years of typing - and even after sawing nickel and brass, my wrist does not hurt. And silver - it's a dream!
I'm taking the saw to my metalsmithing class and letting everyone try it. I hope it gives you a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction to know that you've helped make so many people better craftsmen and artists by creating this great tool. I've never written a "fan letter" for a tool before - but your saw deserves it.
Thank you!
—Sincerely, Cynthia Lester
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