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*Bandsaw usage certification shall | *Bandsaw usage certification shall include a safety and technique exam prior to a Collaborative Production Run, conducted by Workshop Director. | ||
*Users are responsible for negligence. An individual who destroys a blade because of not following basic procedures or safety guidelines is responsible for new blade replacement. | *Users are responsible for negligence. An individual who destroys a blade because of not following basic procedures or safety guidelines is responsible for new blade replacement. | ||
Revision as of 23:22, 22 October 2012
Instructional
Blade Selection and Technique
- Only knowledgeable craftspeople should cut metal with a bandsaw, an often-tricky task.
- From [1]:
- 24-32 TPI blade for metal less than 1/8" thick - http://www.ehow.com/how_5566754_cut-metal-bandsaw.html
Down Pressure Feed Rate
Feed rate for bandsaw: see manual for recommended feed rates.
Usage Certification
- Bandsaw usage certification shall include a safety and technique exam prior to a Collaborative Production Run, conducted by Workshop Director.
- Users are responsible for negligence. An individual who destroys a blade because of not following basic procedures or safety guidelines is responsible for new blade replacement.