The Band Saw by Ralph Hodder

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The band saw is primarily used for making radius.

The Band Saw

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The band saw is primarily used for making radius.

Explain each part and it's purpose.

Operate only with instructor's permission.
Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing and confine long hair.
Make sure all guards are on and in working condition.
Always wear eye protection.
Make sure all adjustments are tight and secure and the blade guards are properly adjusted.
Upper blade guard should be positioned 1/8" above the work piece.
Guide work slowly, let the machine do the work, do not force the work.

Review each safety step and explain each.

Do not attempt to cut smaller radius than the blade will allow.
Avoid backing out of a cut.
Place fingers and hands on each side of the cut line, never on the line. Use a scrap push block if necessary.
Never leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop.

Notice the positions of this person's hands. They are not in the cutting line, away from the blade.

The lower wheel does not require a guard.
The upper guide should be adjusted to within 1/8" of the work piece.
All normal adjustments should be made with the power off.
It is permissible and safe to force martial around tight radius.
Fingers should be positioned on each side of the cut line while the material is guided through the machine.
When necessary it is possible to back slowly out of a cut.

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