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This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Bandsaws|Horizontal Bandsaw]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
 
If you need this Introduction, please reach out to the following tutors:  [[Tutor::User:Lukas|Lukas]]
 
Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (see respective "InfoBox" on the [[bandsaws|machine page]]).
==Safety==
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - hearing.svg|50px]]
 
(Breathing protection may be required depending on the material)
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Dangers!!Precautions
|-
|[[File:Danger_-_draw-in.svg|left|50px]]entanglement/draw-in hazard||
*do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a [[hairnet]] or in a tight bun
*[[gloves]]: make an informed decision (as with the [[Table Saw|table saw]])
|-
|sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension||
*'''always''' unplug the saw and wait for the blade to stop before opening the case of the machine
*keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the blade whenever the saw is runnin
|-
|small splinters can fly towards the operator||wear [[goggles]]
|}
==Suggested Reading==
Besides these safety notes, you should know about the different types of [[Bandsaw Blades|bandsaw blades]] in order to pick the proper one for your project.
 
Other useful links:
*''[https://www.bghm.de/arbeitsschuetzer/praxishilfen/arbeitsschutz-kompakt/063-arbeiten-an-metallbandsaegen "Arbeitsschutz Kompakt Nr. 63" der BGHM (DE)]''
==Demonstration==
{{Waiting List}}{{#set:
| checklist_title=Bandsaw
| checklist_symbols=W025
| checklist_link=https://wiki.comakingspace.de/Bandsaw_Introduction
| checklist_before=**Must** adjust blade guides for workpiece
| checklist_during=**Must** secure round workpieces with a jig or similar
| checklist_after=**Should** fold unused blades and store them with the others
}}

Revision as of 17:32, 10 December 2023

This is the content required for an introduction to our Horizontal Bandsaw - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this Introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Lukas

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual (see respective "InfoBox" on the machine page).

Safety

Personal protection: Protection - goggles.svg Protection - hearing.svg

(Breathing protection may be required depending on the material)

Dangers Precautions
Danger - draw-in.svg
entanglement/draw-in hazard
  • do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep long hair under a hairnet or in a tight bun
  • gloves: make an informed decision (as with the table saw)
sharp, quickly moving blade that is only held in place by its own tension
  • always unplug the saw and wait for the blade to stop before opening the case of the machine
  • keep all body parts at least a hand's width away from the blade whenever the saw is runnin
small splinters can fly towards the operator wear goggles

Suggested Reading

Besides these safety notes, you should know about the different types of bandsaw blades in order to pick the proper one for your project.

Other useful links:

Demonstration

Waiting List

This introduction takes longer than many others and usually can't be done spontaneously during regular opening times. If you would like to receive it, please add yourself to >> this list << and we will find a good time once a few members are on it!