How To Saw Cut Chain
Maille Jump Rings
Ring Cutting Tutorial
How to cut chain maille jump rings with a jeweler's saw using two different cutting methods. For this you will require a jewelry saw and blade, masking tape and a small vice. Wrapped Coil Step 1: Firstly wrap your wire around a mandrel and make your coil. Short coils are best for this method. You can make a long coil and then cut it into short sections if you like.
Step 2: Take the coil and wrap it in 2 or 3 layers of masking tape so that it is fully covered.
Step 3: Place the coil in a vise so that it is angled downwards. Do not over tighten.Hold your blade on an angle and begin to cut the coil as per the photo. Cut slowly, you may need to support the bottom of the coil with your free hand. As you cut, continue to check to ensure that your cut is straight.
Step 4: Unwrap the rings and you should have some neatly cut chain maille rings.
Wooden DowelStep 1: Either use a wooden dowel to wrap your coil or slide the coil over a dowel after you have wound it. A snug fit is best as this will stop the coil moving around too much as you cut it. Place the dowel in a vice.
Step 2: Cut straight across the dowel with your blade, this is the guide slot for the blade.
Step 4: Place the dowel on an angle and put the blade into the slit on top of the dowel.Tilt the saw handle downwards and begin to slowly cut through the dowel and then into the rings. Check the straightness of the cut as you proceed
Step 5: After you have finished the cut you should have nicely formed jump rings for use in your chain maille jewelry.
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