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  1. 15th July 2014, 11:24 AM #1
    mehhem
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    Default Total amateur - pendant from metal scrap - assistance begged haha

    Planning to make a pendant in the shape of a pentacle (hollow 5 point star) from a piece of scrap cast iron, have no access to proper machinery and would deeply appreciate advice on how to go about this using handtools. I can make the basic shape with a file but I'm stumped as to how to remove the inside parts. Thank you for your time and advice
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  3. 15th July 2014, 03:05 PM #2
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    Hi,
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    Drill a hole, thread a coping saw* blade though it, put the blade into frame and saw away, repeat for each part you want to remove.

    Stuart

    *google will show you what they are.
  4. 16th July 2014, 07:38 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stustoys View Post
    Hi,
    Welcome,
    Drill a hole, thread a coping saw* blade though it, put the blade into frame and saw away, repeat for each part you want to remove.

    Stuart

    *google will show you what they are.
    Or use a fretsaw with a metal cutting blade.
  5. 16th July 2014, 03:59 PM #4
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    If you going to buy a saw and intend to make more jewellry, can I suggest a jewelers saw.

    Relatively cheap

    Jewelers Saw Frames & Blades | Jewellery Tools

    and will do a far better job.

    Grahame
  6. 18th July 2014, 07:46 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grahame Collins View Post
    If you going to buy a saw and intend to make more jewellry, can I suggest a jewelers saw.

    Relatively cheap

    Jewelers Saw Frames & Blades | Jewellery Tools

    and will do a far better job.

    Grahame
    Thanks for this Grahame ! I've just ordered some saw blades from them. Much cheaper than here in the UK. Lets see what they are like when they turn up.
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