BAND SAW SAFETY Pre-TEST

You should not support the stock with your hands on each side of the blade as a cut is

being made.

FALSE – support the stock on each side whenever possible

You can notice a difference in the sound of the band saw if the blade is being twisted.

TRUE

If you back out of a curve, leave the saw running as it will decrease the friction and

allow the blade to easily slide out.

FALSE – turn off the saw, wait for the blade to stop

The teeth on the band saw’s blade move up and away from the stock as it is supported on

the table.

FALSE – the teeth move down towards the table

Adjustments on the band saw can be made while the machine is coasting.

FALSE – the machine should be at a complete stop

Your sawing procedure should be planned so that you have a minimum number of backing

out of cuts.

TRUE

It is acceptable to leave the machine while it is coasting to a stop as long as the power has

been shut off.

FALSE – wait until the saw is completely stopped

The table on our band saw can be tilted to cut bevels or chamfers.

TRUE

It is acceptable to use a dull blade to save time and money.

FALSE – always use a sharp blade

It is acceptable to use the miter gauge for cutting several pieces of wood at the same

time to the same length.

FALSE – cut one piece at a time

It is acceptable for the blade to run near the outside edge of the wheels as long as the

tension is properly adjusted.

FALSE – the blade should run on the center of the wheels

Safety glasses should be worn only when the saw is turned on.

FALSE – safety glasses should be worn at all times

Long sleeves should be rolled up to a point above the elbow.

TRUE

Always maintain at least a ______ margin of safety.

2”

The upper blade guide should be adjusted so that it is ______ above the stock.

1/8” – 1/4”

When making sharp curve cuts, use ________ to keep the blade from becoming twisted in the cut.

relief cuts

The size of the band saw is determined by the _____________________________.

diameter of the wheels

The operator of a band saw should be given at least _____ feet of working room.

3’

If you have to get close to the saw blade while the machine is running, a _____________

should always be used.

push stick

SET-UP AND USE

 

• Check that the blade’s teeth are pointing down

• Check that the blade is running between the upper and lower guides and that the guides are properly adjusted.

• Adjust the upper blade guide assembly so it is within 1/8” to 1/4” of the work piece