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Tool Location
Woodshop
Tool Type
Cutting
Additional Information
Operation Procedure
Overview
The band saw has an angle-adjustable horizontal cutting table and vertical blade head. The band saw has a looped blade that rotates around two wheels to cut material on a downward movement. The table supports the workpiece as the user pushes material through the blade. Various blade thicknesses can be used such as narrower blades for close curve cuts or thicker blades for ripping straight cuts.Capabilities
Cut Height
The Jet band saw has a cutting height capacity of 14 in.
Cut Width
The band saw has a maximum rip to the left of the blade with the fence of 12-3/8"
Blade Speed
3100 FPM
Materials
Softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, and particleboard.
PPE
Required: Safety glasses, closed-toed shoes, no loose or dangling items on the person (hair tied back; no necklaces, hoodie strings, etc.)
Safety Features
The band saw is equipped with a safety key that needs to be inserted into the green start button before it is operated. To stop the bandsaw, a large red button is located directly below the green start button. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade is fully stopped. do not walk away from the bandsaw until you are sure the blade has come to a complete stop.
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