Helpful Hints - Gemini Saw Company Taurus Ring Saw Manual

1. To apply patterns onto your work piece a copying machine is helpful. The print can
be sprayed with Scotchguard fabric protector, covered with a film of rubber cement,
or simply copied onto Mylar which makes the print waterproof. The print can then
be affixed to the material with the use of rubber cement.
2. Although cutting stacked glass can be accomplished better with the Gemini Saw
than any other saw, we want to discourage people from thinking this is faster. Blade
life is severely hampered by this process and it should not be done unless it is imper-
ative that all the pieces be exactly the same shape. Cutting is actually faster one
at a time.
3. Straight lines can be cut by placing a straight edge across the work table and clamping
it at the ends. The Ring Saw will give you a straight line at any angle. Diagonal is
best.
4. When cutting intricate shapes it is best to begin the cut with the most intricate part and
end the cut on the thickest part. This will greatly reduce the chances of the piece
breaking.
5. When doing lots of tiny little pieces that would be difficult to pick up and keep track of
it is sometimes best to leave them attached to the main piece by a small section that you
can break off and grind later.
6. When guiding the saw around a fine point it is usually better to cut past the end of the
point on the side and then come back as though you wanted a longer point than you
actually need. This will help develop your skill.
7. When you are first starting to cut out shapes do not try to cut right on the line as this
will come with a little practice. At first stay away from the exact line by a hair and
come back afterwards and lightly grind it with the saw blade.
8. When you want to grind off a bump, go right to the bump and grind it right in the middle
and slowly move side to side.
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