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 |
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| 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
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| 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
Always unplug the saw before changing 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.
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| Speed ranges for various metals. |
To set the saw to the desired speed, refer to the diagram given.
Set the speed-range handle to the correct side. DO NOT leave the handle in-between settings. It must be placed on one side or the other. If there is difficulty setting it in place, rotate the pulley manually until the gears mesh.
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| Speed-range handle (left) and belts on the Palmgren. |
Move the drive belt from one set of grooves on the pulley to another.
Because of the tensioning mechanism, this is a little bit difficult at first, but with a little bit of practice it is not hard to do.
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| Diagram showing belt configurations for the Palmgren speed settings |
Ripping Fence and Miter Gauge
This machine can be configured for either metal cutting or wood cutting.
These accessories are not generally used for metal cutting.
