MosesGunn Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just getting back into the hobby after a some years out. I'm currently trying to expand my modelling toolkit and picked up this old Citadel saw from my local gaming store at a decent price. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTQzNlgxNjAw/z/ipIAAMXQatBSauRE/$T2eC16R,!y8E9s2fjK+7BS,uRDu8D!~~60_35.JPG It's design looks very similar to a jeweller's saw, but I have no idea how strong the blades that come with it are. As I intend to use it on some of my old metal figures, I'd obviously like to play it safe in case I'll end up ruining the blades or the model! The store owner seemed confident that it would do the job for plastic, but couldn't guarantee that it would cut through resin or metal and I can't seem to find much information about it online. Does anybody on here have experience using this in the past? Can it cut through metal? Is it quality, merely usable or did I buy a dud? Many thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287243-old-citadel-saw-anyone-used-one/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I can't see the image but if its a jeweller's saw you should be able to pick up batches of blades at dirt cheap prices, even different shaped ones for different uses. It cuts through pretty much everything I've used it on. If its the GW razor saw, again most modelling stuff (tin / lead / resin / plastic) is fair game. Avoid brass, steel etc as that will quickly dull the blade. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287243-old-citadel-saw-anyone-used-one/#findComment-3602986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesGunn Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Cheers! Was having image hosting issues. After a lot more searching, I managed to find a picture online that matches what I bought and uploaded it instead. Here's the link in case that doesn't show up in the original post. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Games-Workshop-Citadel-Modeling-Jewelers-Saw-66-08-/121201596529 Seems to be long out of production, though I do remember when Citadel tools came in that packaging. As it seem to be a jeweller's saw, but just made by Citadel, getting different blades for it probably would work. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287243-old-citadel-saw-anyone-used-one/#findComment-3603003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forté Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Those used to be fine for cutting metal so long as you let the blade do the work and you don't apply more force than is needed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287243-old-citadel-saw-anyone-used-one/#findComment-3603022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemal Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Aye - use the blade - and don't use for sustained periods. Also keep the tension reasonably high so that you don't get bending moments on the blade. I have a few of those (not GW brand mind) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287243-old-citadel-saw-anyone-used-one/#findComment-3603144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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