tool:barry_the_14_bandsaw
Table of Contents
Barry the 14" Wood Bandsaw
Barry is a General International model #90-125 14“ wood bandsaw. He is owned by @dbynoe, and is on long term loan to the space, so please treat the bandsaw nicely.
| Status | Working as of October 2019 |
|---|---|
| Training | If required |
| Hackable | NO |
| Usage Restrictions | Members Only - for cutting wood only, NO CUTTING OF: fiberglass, metal, fingers, meat, soft melty plastics, vegetables, drywall, concrete, stone, etc. - Foam can be cut but the machine must be cleaned after use, and the blade replaced at the users cost as it will get dull fast |
| Owner | @dbynoe |
| If it Breaks | Unplug machine, put a “broken” sign on machine, contact @dbynoe |
| Loan Status | Long term |
| Arrival Date | October 2019 |
| Location | Woodshop |
| Value | $700 |
| Champion | See Compendium of Champions |
| Blade Length | 93.5” max width of 1/2“ |
Safety at a Glance
Required:
- Safety Glasses
- an experienced bandsaw operator (if this is not you, you must get someone to help you!)
Optional (but recommended):
- Hearing Protection
- Dust protection
Prohibited:
- Gloves (NEVER use gloves near rotating machinery!)
- Loose clothing
- Loose hair
- Cutting of materials other than wood.
Safe Operation Details
See the manual for instructions on changing the blade, including proper tensioning and setting up the guides: Bandsaw Manual
tool/barry_the_14_bandsaw.txt · Last modified: 2023/10/20 20:35 by dbynoe