Palmgren 15-inch Vertical Bandsaw

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Palmgren Vertical Band Saw
The Palmgren band saw in the Machine Shop
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

Palmgren power switch
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.

Palmgren metal speeds
Speed ranges for various metals.
Palmgren transmission
Speed-range handle (left) and belts on the Palmgren.
Palmgren speed range diag
Diagram showing belt configurations for the Palmgren speed settings