Class spent the day learning about one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the shop: the Band Saw.
Students were shown the safety quiz and instructional videos (as annotated by Mr. Zartler) at http://www.maucks.com/safety/band-saw/
Next class there will be live demos's and the safety quiz so that students may then practice saw usage under guidance.
Students were asked to get a note book for the class (preferably unlined).
Some general info explored today includes:
Students were shown the safety quiz and instructional videos (as annotated by Mr. Zartler) at http://www.maucks.com/safety/band-saw/
Next class there will be live demos's and the safety quiz so that students may then practice saw usage under guidance.
Students were asked to get a note book for the class (preferably unlined).
Some general info explored today includes:
Band Saw Safety
1. Your board must lay flat on the table.
2. Never feed material faster than the machine will cut safely
3. Never back out of a long cut without turning off the machine. You will pull the blade off of the guide
wheels if you forget.
4. Adjust blade guard so it is ¼” or less above the stock being cut.
5. Feed small parts with a push stick.
6. Make relief cuts when cutting circles and corners with a radius.
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