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A bandsaw is a power saw with a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more wheels to cut material. They are used primarily in woodworking, metalworking, and lumbering, but may cut a variety of materials. Advantages include uniform cutting action as a result of an evenly distributed tooth load, and the ability to cut irregular or curved shapes like a jigsaw. The minimum radius of a curve is determined by the width of the band and its kerf. Most bandsaws have two wheels rotating in the same plane, one of which is powered, although some may have three or four to distribute the load. The blade itself can come in a variety of sizes and tooth pitches (teeth per inch, or TPI), which enables the machine to be highly versatile and able to cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and bone.
Bandsaw Safety Rules
Bandsaw Safety Rules
Operate only with instructor’s permission and after you have received instruction.
Remove jewelry, eliminate loose clothing, and confine long hair.
Make sure all guards are in place and operating correctly.
Always use proper eye protection.
Never cut another student’s project without teacher permission.
Only one person can be in the machine operation zone at one time.
All adjustments should be made with the power off.
Adjust the guide and guard to within ¼ inch or pencil width above the work.
Keep hands and fingers in a position where there is no danger of slipping into the blade. Hold your workpiece on the right side of the cutting line.
Keep your fingers a minimum of 3” inches from the blade.
Make relief cuts when cutting sharp curves to avoid binding the blade or pull off the wheel while trying to back the blade out of the material. Relief cuts are straight cuts made in your project before curves or irregular cuts are made to relieve pressure.
Avoid backing out of a cut (kerf). No, the chance of catching the rear of the blade and pulling it off the drive wheels can cause damage to both the machine and operator.
Use a push stick when necessary.
Consult with your instructor before cutting large or irregularly shaped pieces
Use a miter gauge when crosscutting on the bandsaw.
Never stand to the right side of the band saw. If the blade breaks you could get hurt.
If the blade breaks, turn the machine off, back away, and get the instructor.
Your project has to sit flat on the table to prevent the material from rolling and causing your hands to end up in the cutting path.
The table may be tilted to a maximum of 45° degrees.
When re-sawing, it is best to use a fence and a feather board for support.
Do not leave the machine until it has completely stopped and the blade guard has been lowered.
Remove scrap only when the machine is stopped.
Parts of a Bandsaw
Parts of a Bandsaw
Bandsaw Safety Poster
Bandsaw Safety Poster
SafetyPoster 2-Band Saw.pdf
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