How to a bandsaw

You get into the important work of carpentry or woodworking. You hire a band saw. Good idea but it is a material very professional or amateur warned that requires: - to take precautions before the road - be careful when using it.

A band saw for what?

A band saw can perform all kinds of cuts: straight, but also rounded, bias, sweep ... For fans of the work of cabinet or woodworking is an ideal tool.

Security with a band saw

To use a bandsaw, it is important for safety reasons to thoroughly check the stability of your machine on the ground or on the bench. Plus your saw is properly secured, the less you'll vibration. Read the manual. Do not start without knowing the machine operation. Equip your goggles. The flying shards of wood are common. Make sure that the protectors of the bandsaw blade is in place. Also make sure the blade is tight. If necessary, tighten the bolt.

Use the band saw

Engage your piece of wood under the blade. Never force! Fold your thumbs inside your palm. Hold the workpiece firmly but on both sides of your bandsaw blade. If your room is very long, cut a horizontal section from time to time, especially if your cut is a bit complicated. You release and your field of work. Better use of lightweight parts and cumbersome.

Avoid it with a band saw

Do not force the piece of wood under the blade of a bandsaw. Some knots are a little hard to pass. Do not go back, your cuts are uncertain. Turn off the power when you leave the room or before touching the blade to a filing or other. Allow about 10 minutes to 1 m cut with a bandsaw.