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

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.

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.

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.

Diagram showing belt configurations for the Palmgren speed settings