Knew Concepts fret saw

[Moab]

In a prior life (when I had a large shop) I had a Hegner scroll saw. In my current condo life not so much. I'm doing my fine cutting with a small fret saw I used it in my jewelry making days. 

 

I came across a saw I've never seen while surfing the web. It's pricey ($58 - 140) depending on which model is purchased. Does anyone have any info on this saw? ....Moab/Allan

[Kurt Johnson]

Yeah. It’s the best! I posted about it a few months ago. Just search knew concept ( I don’t know how to link it to your thread). I don’t have the space for my power tools at the moment. I used to really suck when using a coping saw or jewelers saw. With the Knew Concept it’s easier than a scroll saw. Its super light and well balanced, and easy to tension correctly. It is pricey, but it is a great tool. There is a fatter aftermarket handle for it that really is way too expensive. I may wrap the handle it comes with sticky tape like you would use on a hockey stick. 

 

Kurt

[Moab]

Kurt; thanx for the great info. Looks like I may purchase the saw. Thanks again...Moab

[Bob Blarney]

Odd, I was just admiring one at Lee Valley.  I've heard very good things about them, although the price isn't attractive.  Still, as my mechanic said about his SnapOn tools, "It ain't what it costs, it's what it does."

 

You might also consider a jeweler's saw frame & blades such as these:

 

http://www.crhill.com/sawframesandsawblades.aspx

 

I have this one:   https://www.zakjewelrytools.com/products/swiss-saw-frame

Edited October 16, 2018 by Bob Blarney

[Moab]

Bob; I agree with your mechanic but I'm not sure my wife does. Thanx for the info....Moab 

[Kurt Johnson]

I have the Grobet jeweler’s saw and the no way compare. You have much more control with the Knew Concept.

 

Kurt

[Bob Blarney]

On 10/16/2018 at 11:34 AM, Kurt Johnson said:

I have the Grobet jeweler’s saw and the no way compare. You have much more control with the Knew Concept.

 

Kurt

Good to know that.

[clifforddward]

My Knew Concepts fret saw has become a "go to" tool for coping and fine cutting work...I never realized how easy coping cuts could be...I wrestled for years with various fret saws...this one is the real deal and worth every penny for quality work!

[Moab]

I received mine last week and I'm glad I spent the $$$. Its great! Easy blade tensioning, easy blade changing and better control sawing...Moab

[Kurt Johnson]

Told ya

 

 

Kurt