Band Saw

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Ear and Eye Protection Strongly Recommended!

CAUTION: This is an advanced tool that can be highly dangerous if used incorrectly. If you are not familiar with the Band Saw, we recommend you try a manual coping saw instead.

The band saw makes small, smooth cuts and can be used for cabinetry, furniture making or decorative molding. A band saw is ideal for making curved and irregular cuts or for cross-cutting smaller pieces. Band saws can cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic.

Prepare Before Use

Clean the blade and interior saw cabinet.

  • Check that the blade is correct for your material, or replace it.

    • Tool library blades are usually general-purpose wood cutting blades. You may have to purchase a specialized blade for your project.

    • Thinner blades are a used for more detailed cuts

    • Different teeth counts are used for different materials.

  • Set the blade tension.

  • Set the blade guide and blade guard 1/8” above your workpiece.

  • Set the tabletop to your desired angle.

    • Most cuts will be made at a zero degree angle, but check the miter gauge for accurate settings before beginning.

Tool Tips

  • Keep fingers at least 3 inches from the saw.

  • Do not pull the blade sideways or parallel to the cut.

After Use

  • Clean the blade and saw cabinet fully.

  • Lower the blade tension slightly for storage.

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Ear and Eye Protection Strongly Recommended!

CAUTION: This is an advanced tool that can be highly dangerous if used incorrectly. If you are not familiar with the Band Saw, we recommend you try a manual coping saw instead.

The band saw makes small, smooth cuts and can be used for cabinetry, furniture making or decorative molding. A band saw is ideal for making curved and irregular cuts or for cross-cutting smaller pieces. Band saws can cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic.

Prepare Before Use

Clean the blade and interior saw cabinet.

  • Check that the blade is correct for your material, or replace it.

    • Tool library blades are usually general-purpose wood cutting blades. You may have to purchase a specialized blade for your project.

    • Thinner blades are a used for more detailed cuts

    • Different teeth counts are used for different materials.

  • Set the blade tension.

  • Set the blade guide and blade guard 1/8” above your workpiece.

  • Set the tabletop to your desired angle.

    • Most cuts will be made at a zero degree angle, but check the miter gauge for accurate settings before beginning.

Tool Tips

  • Keep fingers at least 3 inches from the saw.

  • Do not pull the blade sideways or parallel to the cut.

After Use

  • Clean the blade and saw cabinet fully.

  • Lower the blade tension slightly for storage.

Ear and Eye Protection Strongly Recommended!

CAUTION: This is an advanced tool that can be highly dangerous if used incorrectly. If you are not familiar with the Band Saw, we recommend you try a manual coping saw instead.

The band saw makes small, smooth cuts and can be used for cabinetry, furniture making or decorative molding. A band saw is ideal for making curved and irregular cuts or for cross-cutting smaller pieces. Band saws can cut a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic.

Prepare Before Use

Clean the blade and interior saw cabinet.

  • Check that the blade is correct for your material, or replace it.

    • Tool library blades are usually general-purpose wood cutting blades. You may have to purchase a specialized blade for your project.

    • Thinner blades are a used for more detailed cuts

    • Different teeth counts are used for different materials.

  • Set the blade tension.

  • Set the blade guide and blade guard 1/8” above your workpiece.

  • Set the tabletop to your desired angle.

    • Most cuts will be made at a zero degree angle, but check the miter gauge for accurate settings before beginning.

Tool Tips

  • Keep fingers at least 3 inches from the saw.

  • Do not pull the blade sideways or parallel to the cut.

After Use

  • Clean the blade and saw cabinet fully.

  • Lower the blade tension slightly for storage.

Changing Band Saw Blade