First of all a term to teach you.
Band saw machine guarding.
Avoid loose fitting clothes and long hair that might become entangled in a power tool and remove rings watches neck chains and other jewelry.
However this machine is usually considered a manual feed tool.
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Set blade tension within manufacturer standards.
When you use a band saw adjust the blade guards to within 1 8 to 1 4 inch from the top of the material.
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The operator is required to hand feed and manipulate the stock against the blade to saw along a predetermined line.
A wider gap will place tension on the blade and increase the risk of breaking.
The portion of the blade that s doing the actual cutting of the stock is called the point of operation.
Start up the band saw.
All guards should be in place before use.
We bought the one for the band saw and drill press.
The easiest way to avoid injury is to use properly guarded saws and appropriate safety equipment.
Ensure the blade is positioned properly on track.
Made of clear acrylic guards attach to your band saw blade s support arm at an angle to minimize glare.
The two types of band saws horizontal and vertical are named for their respective cutting blade positions.
Here we have a metal cutting bandsaw used in its horizontal position.
Most of the aftermarket machine guards are junk.
There are a couple of things with machine guarding on a bandsaw that we need to be mindful of.
Increase safety and visibility with these blade guards that have a built in light.