A saw is not needed for most wire work. However, if you are going to be using tubing, you will need a saw and a tubing jig will certainly make your life easier. I purchased the 3 ¼ frame that you see in the picture before realizing that a 6 inch frame is much more versatile.

A saw is necessary if you want to expand your skills into using Sheet Metal or Sheet Metal Shapes in your designs. The following table will tell you what saw blade size is needed to cut a particular thickness of sheet metal.

Saw blade size ----- B and S gauge sheet metal size:

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