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Using a Jeweler's Saw as a Pearl/Bead Reamer

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Instructions

Step 1
Pearls on a saw blade

Release one side of the blade from frame. Slide pearls onto smallest saw blade

Step 2
Bead reamer with pearls on the blade

Secure loose end of the blade into frame.

Step 3
Pearling sliding on the blade

Slide pearls back and forth across saw blade, rotating as you go until desired hole size is achieved.

Step 4
Sliding pearls off the blade

Release one end of saw blade from frame and remove pearls from blade.


Repeat if necessary.

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