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Can brass be cut with the scrollsaw? 

 

Jay

 

 

Yes, I've cut brass coins with no problem.  However, the thicker you go, the harder it will be.  I think belt buckle size should be fine as those are typically 1/8" thick or less.  I would suggest jeweler blades.  If you are not doing super high detail, I would use larger blades.  On these coins, I'm using Pike 3/0 Jewelers, and break many many.  On less detail, I would go try Pike "1/0" Jewelers or maybe the larger "1".  (I actually got my best prices on Amazon.com)

 

----------Randy

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this looks like a perfect necklace piece. If I was cutting it,I think I would have cut a small circle at eh upper point of the heart for a necklace chain. It sure is a pretty piece, Randy. 

 

 

Dick

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Funny you should say that, In the picture, I'm holding the coin by the circle I cut out for the necklace :-)  If you look real close, you can see part of that where my thumb is.

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Randy,

 

I'm always impressed with items you post here. Truly amazing talent.

 

Are you on the craft show circuit? For several years there was a gentleman who cut jewelry from coins and did a land office business at the Spring art/craft show in Fairhope, AL. He wasn't there last year. There is certainly a demand for what you do!

 

Are you doing the April 23-24 craft show in Franklin, TN? Only an hour away from you. We'll be there with a booth full of puzzles.

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Yes, I've cut brass coins with no problem.  However, the thicker you go, the harder it will be.  I think belt buckle size should be fine as those are typically 1/8" thick or less.  I would suggest jeweler blades.  If you are doing doing super high detail, I would use larger blades.  On these coins, I'm using Pike 3/0 Jewelers, and break many many.  On less detail, I would go try Pike "1/0" Jewelers or maybe the larger "1".  (I actually got my best prices on Amazon.com)

 

----------Randy

 

Thanks so much - this is great - I really appreciate the information.

 

 

Jay

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