Grizzly 16in Band Saw
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** Wood shop tour | ** Wood shop tour | ||
** Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, etc. | ** Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, etc. | ||
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** Sawing along a pencil line | ** Sawing along a pencil line | ||
** Sawing curves | ** Sawing curves | ||
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** Review all points above | ** Review all points above | ||
** Using the miter gauge | ** Using the miter gauge | ||
** Using the fence | ** Using the fence | ||
** Dust control system | ** Dust control system | ||
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** How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced | ** How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced | ||
** Consumables costs | ** Consumables costs | ||
** Using fixtures for controlled cutting | ** Using fixtures for controlled cutting | ||
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** Review all points above | ** Review all points above | ||
** Adjusting the table tilt angle | ** Adjusting the table tilt angle | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 10 November 2012
 | Remember to always; clean up and return the equipment to a fully functional, safe state before you leave. This includes returning any safety mechanisms to fully working order. |
Grizzly 16in Band Saw
For sawing wood and some plastics
Basic Info
- Ownership: Nick Britsky
- Location: This band saw is located at the south end of the Wood Shop.
- What it looks like:
Manufacturer Information
- Make/Model: Grizzly Model G1538 16" Band Saw
- Part Number: S/N unknown
Documentation
not specified
Rules
- Use with wood only, or the more sawable platics. No metal cutting, please!
Instructions
Turn it On
The power switch is located on the left side of the frame.
Turn it Off
The power switch is located on the left side of the frame.
Other References
- Band saw consumables are on this list: Wood Shop Consumables
Maintenance
Things that Need to be Done
- New tires on upper and lower wheels
FAQs
- TBD
Training
- Novice (group or individual training)
- Wood shop tour
- Safety glasses, dangling hair, hoodie strings, etc.
- Using the band saw light
- Power switch/EPO location and operation
- Workpiece materials compatible with this machine
- Raising/lowering the upper blade guides
- Holding the workpiece safely
- Using a push stick
- How hard to push the workpiece
- Sawing along a pencil line
- Sawing curves
- Cleanup with shop vac or brush
- User( small group or individual training)
- Review all points above
- Using the miter gauge
- Using the fence
- Dust control system
- How to tell when the blade needs to be replaced
- Consumables costs
- Using fixtures for controlled cutting
- Expert (individual hands on training)
- Review all points above
- Adjusting the table tilt angle
- Selecting a blade
- Replacing the blade (tension and tracking adjustments)
- Adjusting Upper and Lower blade guides
- Setting upper and lower blade guide clearances
- Resawing
- Making fixtures for locating/aligning the workpiece
- Trainer
- Expert level with sufficient experience
