Metal artist's workbench demystifying the jeweler's saw

• Main Author: Mann, Thomas 1947- (Author)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Published: Cincinnati, Ohio North Light Books 2011
• Subjects: Metal-work
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: 144 pages color illustration 26 cm
• ISBN: 1440311463; 9781440311468

Get to know the most diverse tool on your workbench the jeweler's saw! Metal Artist's Workbench is your comprehensive guide for creating jewelry and other sawn projects by getting to know the jeweler's saw. Your personal instructor veteran artist Thomas Mann is eager to teach you everything you need to know about this well-loved tool. Following exercises designed to get you "sawing in the zone" you'll be inspired to try your hand (and saw) at any of the 15 stepped-out projects, such as the Light Switch Plate, Chef's Knife Pendant, Self-Portrait Pin or Maze Pendant. With Metal Artist's Workbench, you'll acquire the skill set to create impressive projects and learn: The anatomy of the jeweler's saw and how each part helps improve your sawing success The importance of sawing ergonomics and how the proper grip contributes to the "Whole Body Experience" Sawing techniques such as starting a cut, turning a corner, piercing and several trouble-shooting tips How to create beautiful projects from metal, plastic, wood and paper and more! Start "Sawin' Where Y' at" today and learn how to make the jeweler's saw your favorite tool on the bench!