Category:Vertical Band Saws -- Wood Cutting
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Description
The cutting blade in a band saw is a continuous loop that travels through the machine on pulleys. In a vertical band saw, the blade travels vertically through a slot in a table, and workpieces are hand-fed through the blade to make a cut.
Wood-grain affects the forces and motions during cutting in a saw, so there is a ripping fence and a miter gauge as in a table saw. With metal cutting, the workpiece is usually clamped in a vise.
Use For
- Dry, flat lumber
- Boards
- Plywood sheets that fit within the tool width
- Logs, carvings, or other irregular lumber if supported properly
Do Not Use For
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| Parts of a typical band saw. |
- Pressure-treated
- Wet lumber
- Plastic
- Metal or metal-coated
- Composites
Safety Notes
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Eye and lung protection required! |
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Personal:
- Always wear safety glasses. Eyeglasses are not safety glasses.
- No loose clothing. Tie up long hair. No jewelry.
- Wear non-slip shoes and keep a stable stance to avoid falling or leaning against the blade.
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| Keep fingers away! |
- Do not wear gloves. Gloves can be drawn in by the moving blade, causing very serious injury.
- Hearing protection is recommended.
- Always use the dust collector. Both band saws in the Wood Shop are connected to the central dust collector (Coral AF/4C)
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Dust collection required! |
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- All forms of dust are hazardous. Wear a dust mask to avoid exposure.
- Do not cut hazardous materials such as pressure-treated lumber.
Tool:
- Always unplug the tool before servicing.
- Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before switching on the tool.
- Keep safety guards in place at all times.
- Use a push stick when feeding small pieces into the saw.
Accessories
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| A generic rip fence. Fences on saws in the wood shop may look different. |
Rip Fence
Wood-cutting band saws have similar accessories to those on a table saw. The most important is the rip fence.
Miter Gauge
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| A generic miter gauge. |
Tilting the table
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| The table often has a tilt feature. Shown for the Wood Shop band saw PWBS-14 "Rocky" |
Pages in category "Vertical Band Saws -- Wood Cutting"
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