BAND SAW

A band saw is a special piece a machinery found in a workshop. It is a versatile saw. We will be using it to cut cardboard into 10x10cm squares. These squares will be the basis for some electronic circuits we will be developing.
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Diagram of a Band Saw

SAFE USE OF THE BAND SAW

• Be sensible
• Give the person using the band saw 1 metre minimum of clear space
• Plan what you will do on the band saw before you start
• Make sure the guide post has been lowered to a centimetre above the cardboard
• Use a fence (or guide) to ensure the cut is straight
• Use a pushing piece to avoid fingers or hand getting close to the blade