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Loosen the tension EVERY time you take a blade out,

 before placing a new blade in 

both blade clamps.  It usually needs to be loosened several turns. However, do not let the barrel of the blade 
holder slide off the red aluminum frame.

Tensioning

This shows what the black knurled knob is for. This is 
how tensioning of the blade occurs. The knob must be 
unwound each time to release tension. After clamping a 
new blade, wind the knob to increase tension.

Check the Saw Blade length

 

Before sawing, check the length of the saw blades.  

 

    

The standard length for jewelers saw blades is 5 1/8”

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If the blades are too long, use wire cutters to shorten the blades.  
Blades that are shorter than standard will not work. Return them to the source they were purchased from 

as defective.

A   C u t   A b o v e

Using the Knew Concepts 

Precision Saw Frame 

with Advanced Screw 

Tensioning

Tensioning knob

Blade clamping screw

V2.0

Summary of Contents for 3'' Fret Saws

Page 1: ...be unwound each time to release tension After clamping a new blade wind the knob to increase tension Check the Saw Blade length Before sawing check the length of the saw blades The standard length for jewelers saw blades is 5 1 8 If the blades are too long use wire cutters to shorten the blades Blades that are shorter than standard will not work Return them to the source they were purchased from a...

Page 2: ...nd of the blade should extend beyond the upper anvil screw This makes sure that the blade will be clamped properly before tensioning If the blade is 5 1 8 long but does not extend as shown loosen the tension more 5 Push the upper holder upwards This makes it easier to insert the blade 6 The blade will bow slightly when the ends of the blade contact the bottoms of the holes The image above shows a ...

Page 3: ... the lever on the lower clamp screw to prevent it from hitting the bottom of the bench pin on the up stroke which can often break the blade Install the lower clamp screw with your favorite size blade Tension the saw blade If the lever on the knob points upward 10 to 2 o clock loosen the clamp and adjust the set screw in slightly so that the tight position of the lever will be lower Correct alignme...

Page 4: ...nd that she really enjoyed the saw that was developed for this system because of the blade tensioning mechanism She started using this saw for all of her sawing and she kept telling Lee that he needed to develop this saw as a stand alone tool Finally he got the message About this Saw Frame This Is The Lightest Most Rigid Frame On The Market Weight Aluminum three inch deep frame weighs 3 4 ounces 9...

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