Band+Saw

__ //The Band Saw// __
= // Machine Information Sheet // = ** Function **: Main use is for cutting curves. ** Types **: Two wheel or Three Wheel Can also rip, crosscut, resaw, bevel, sand, cut circles and compound curves. ** Size: ** Determined by the diameter of the drive wheels. Throat depth (horizontal distance from the blade to frame) and the distance from the table to the blade guide (maximum stock thickness )may be used as well. ** Parts: ** **Motor:** Machine is belt driven. **Upper Wheel:** Adjustable up and down (blade tension), tilts vertically and horizontally (for “tracking”). **Lower Wheel:** Fixed position connected to motor by a belt. **Table:** Tilting table Has a slot to allow for replacement of continuous blade Has a throat plate for blade clearance Will accept rip fence or miter gauge **Blade Guides:** Upper and Lower have to guide pins to keep blade from twisting. Have a roller bearing behind to blade to keep aligned with the wheels. **Switch:** Has a magnetic retrofitted switch **Minimum Retting Radius:** Sharpest curve a given blade can cut before breaking. **Tangent Cuts** relieve tension on the blade when cutting exterior (protruding) curves. **Relief Cuts** relieve tension on the blade when cutting interior (recessed) exterior (protruding) curves. ** Safety: **  1. Check stock for defects (knots, warps, splits etc)  2. Position blade guide/guard 1/8” above surface of the stock.  3. Never allow anyone to stand to the right of the table while the saw is in operation.  4. Avoid backing out of long cuts.  5. Always use a v-block when cutting round stock.  6. Know the minimum cutting radius of the blade that you are using.  7. If the blade breaks; shut off the machine, wait until it stops then get the instructor.  8. Keep fingers out of line with the blade.  9. Use a piece of wood, not your fingers, to remove cuttings.  10. Get help for cutting long or excessively wide stock.