Introduction to the Band Saw

Terminology

Safety Considerations

User Guide

Before starting a project with the Horizontal Band Saw, you must complete the safety training detailed above and consult with Aaron.

Each time you use the Horizontal Band Saw you must follow the following checklists.

Before use
  • Ensure bed is free of chips
  • Position work on bed
  • Set work-piece guides as necessary
  • Set miter angle as necessary
  • Position clamp on work piece and fixture piece
  • Adjust blade guides if necessary
  • Ensure E-stop is disengaged
  • Position blade near work-piece
  • Turn on machine power
  • Set down feed rate
After use
  • Reset miter angle to 0 degrees
  • Clear chips from bed
  • Discard unusably short scrap

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