Bandsaw

The Bandsaws are owned by Joe and where in the lab since 2014-05-01_Jour_Fixe but was removed in Feb 2016.

A bandsaw can be used to cut wood, metalls and plastics not only in straight lines, but also curved lines.

Current Status

Check if band is correctly tightned (Do it with caution, because the band is very sharp and can easily injure you!)
- See Repair Guide otherwise...
Check if the band is OK
- See Repair Guide otherwise..
Adjust the upper band holder to the correct hight (It should be right about your workpiece)
Switch it on
Saw

Do not use the bedstop (Seitenanschlag), because the cut off piece can easily lock up there and press the band aside
A Bandsaw is a free-hand tool, mark you cut path and cut there instead of measuring on the machine
The band swings in every direction a few parts of a mm. Consider that while you are sawing!

There is a good guide how to correctly setup a bandsaw here: Bandsäge einstellen (German)

Blades: