How to Paint on a Saw Blade
- 1). Choose a good saw blade - circular, hand or two-man.
- 2). Clean the blade with steel wool; remove rust and oil residues.
- 3). Dry it thoroughly.
- 4). Spray on a coat of metal primer.
- 5). After the primer dries, add a base coat of flat black acrylic paint on the blade.
- 6). Draw your pattern with white chalk. Patterns can be found anywhere metal-painting supplies are sold, or you can make up your own design. A neat idea is to put your name and/or address on it and hang it on the mailbox post.
- 7). Start at the top left and work your way down. This will help keep your hand out of the fresh paint.
- 8). You can use oils or acrylics. Oils take much longer to dry, but look smoother.
- 9). Paint the picture or pattern you like. Let it dry completely.
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Finish with several coats (follow the manufacturer's directions) of a clear, outdoor-quality varnish such as Varathane.
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