Palmgren 15-inch Vertical Bandsaw
Link to: Machine Shop Main Page
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Palmgren Vertical Band Saw | |
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General Info | |
Make | Palmgren |
Model | 15-inch, 7 speed |
Serial | |
Specs | |
Manual | User Manual |
Asylum Info | |
Location | Machine Shop |
Rubric | N/A |
Training | |
Testing | Tool testing |
Restrictions | red |
See the Vertical Band Saws category for notes on using saws of this kind.
Safety
Link to: Safety notes on the Metal-Cutting Vertical Band Saws category page
Operation
The power switch on the column adjacent to the table. |
This machine has a paddle-type power switch that resembles the switch on the table saws in the Wood Shop.
Pull the paddle out to start.
Push it in to stop.
A paddle switch is useful if the operator's hands are occupied. The machine can be stopped with an elbow of a shoulder if necessary.
Setting the Speed
The Palmgren has a simple belt drive with multiple pulleys, similar to those found in drill presses.
Although a detailed rotary reference table is mounted on the side panel similar to the Do-All, the choices for speeds are limited to certain select values. The Palmgren user manual gives a short table with recommended speeds for metals.
Speed ranges for various metals. |
Speed-range handle (left) and belts on the Palmgren. |
Diagram showing belt configurations for the Palmgren speed settings |