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.
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.
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| Diagram showing belt configurations for the Palmgren speed settings |
