Difference between revisions of "Band Saw"
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles). | Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles). | ||
Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area. | Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area. | ||
| − | Wear | + | Wear closed toed shoes. |
| Line 39: | Line 39: | ||
=== SAFETY === | === SAFETY === | ||
| − | * '''Eye Hazard''' safety glasses are | + | * '''Eye Hazard''' safety glasses are required! |
* '''Finger Hazard''' keep fingers clear of cutting blade and area near blade. Use a scrap piece of wood to remove debris. | * '''Finger Hazard''' keep fingers clear of cutting blade and area near blade. Use a scrap piece of wood to remove debris. | ||
| − | * '''Hearing Hazard''' bandsaws can be loud - hearing protection | + | * '''Hearing Hazard''' bandsaws can be loud - wear hearing protection |
Guidepost bade should be set to about 1/8th inch above material | Guidepost bade should be set to about 1/8th inch above material | ||
| Line 63: | Line 63: | ||
Blades are sharp! It is very easy to accidentally touch a tooth of the blade and get cut. Keep others clear during change as well. | Blades are sharp! It is very easy to accidentally touch a tooth of the blade and get cut. Keep others clear during change as well. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Bearing Replacement=== | ||
| + | The band saw wheel bearing eventually wear out an need to be replaced. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Ryobi 9 inch Bandsaw | ||
| + | * "Ryobi Ball Bearing (6000LU) - 039176001012" | ||
| + | * Most recent order on Dec 2019 from ereplacementparts was Price: $4.04ea | ||
| + | * https://www.ereplacementparts.com/ball-bearing-6000lu-p-154818.html | ||
Revision as of 09:42, 28 December 2019
This page is pending
Until then, review this insightful Instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Steps-for-Using-a-Bandsaw/
Bandsaws
We have two bandsaws currently in operation at the Maker Station.
Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles).
Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area.
Wear closed toed shoes.
- Owner/Loaner: ?
- Serial Number:
- Make/Model: Craftsman
- Arrival Date:
- Usability: {{{usagerestrictions}}}
- Contact: ?
- Where: ?
Info
There are two bandsaws at the station. If you are new to woodworking, ask for a demo of getting set up properly.
Basic checks before turning on.
- Tension wheel is set (otherwise blade will break more easily)
- Guidepost is set close to material height and locked
- Blade tracking is good - staying in center of wheel can be adjusted
The smaller yellow bandsaw is great for most projects.
The larger craftsman bandsaw has a lot more power and depth/width - but requires more care.
SAFETY
- Eye Hazard safety glasses are required!
- Finger Hazard keep fingers clear of cutting blade and area near blade. Use a scrap piece of wood to remove debris.
- Hearing Hazard bandsaws can be loud - wear hearing protection
Guidepost bade should be set to about 1/8th inch above material Ensure the blade is tracking correctly (staying in center of wheel through window) and runs freely through guidewheels. Ensure the blade is under proper tension (tension wheel is at top) Hold material firmly. Bandsaws can cut quickly. Use scrap to remove any debris or material from near blade. Keep hands and fingers away from blade. Make relief cuts when doing any sort of curve. Bandsaws do not handle turns well. Blades will break. Keep the floor around a band saw clean and free of obstructions or clutter - trip hazard!
Adjustments
There are several adjustments that can be made to the bandsaw, with videos online
- Guidepost height
- Upper Guidewheels
- Lower Guidewheels
- Tension
- Tracking
Blade Replacement
The large craftsman bandsaw takes 99.75inch blades. These are about $20 currently on amazon or can be ordered in a multipack. Specifications are on rear of bandsaw. The <other> bandsaw takes <?> inch blades. These can also be ordered.
Blades are sharp! It is very easy to accidentally touch a tooth of the blade and get cut. Keep others clear during change as well.
Bearing Replacement
The band saw wheel bearing eventually wear out an need to be replaced.
Ryobi 9 inch Bandsaw
- "Ryobi Ball Bearing (6000LU) - 039176001012"
- Most recent order on Dec 2019 from ereplacementparts was Price: $4.04ea
- https://www.ereplacementparts.com/ball-bearing-6000lu-p-154818.html
