Bandsaw

The Metalab currently has one operational 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

• REXON BS10: The green bandsaw. 1425mm x 6mm x 0,3 mm, 6 Zähne/Zoll (NO blade thicker than 0.5mm!)
  • in Working condition, PLEASE consultate the manual before using!
  • The Table is broken!!! Very light cuts only! This is potentially dangerous! You have been warned!
  • Datei:BS10.pdf
• Bergin / Clarke CBS 355: 1780mm +-3mm x 6mm, 6 TPI
• NOT in working condition
  • See https://lists.metalab.at/pipermail/cnc/2014-May/000903.html
  • http://www.clarkeservice.co.uk/manuals/woodworker/cbs355.pdf

How to Operate

• 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

General Tips

• 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!

How to Repair

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

Blades:

• http://www.hisi.at/produkte/sagebander/bimetall-sagebander/
• http://www.ibh-werkzeuge.at/IBH/Holz_%26_Kunststoff.html
• http://www.albinkraus.at/en/1892520/Woodworking-Cutting-tools.html
• http://www.harton.co.at/index.aspx?show=schaerfdienst