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====== Band Saw ======

**THIS BANDSAW HAS BEEN RETURNED TO ITS OWNER. Replaced with [[startrite_bandsaw|Startrite Bandsaw]]**

Clarke Woodworker CBS355\\
Blades: 1780mm length, 0.4mm thick, 6-13mm (1/4"-1/2") wide\\
{{ :cbs355.pdf |Manual}}

TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE.

{{:clarke_woodworker_bandsaw.jpg?300}}

On loan from Stephen Giles.

===== Safety =====

  * Wear safety glasses.
  * Position the blade guard as low as possible to limit your exposure to the blade.
  * Keep hands away from the blade at all times.
  * Hold the material to the side of the blade so that your hands cannot fall into the blade if you trip.
  * Always keep your eye on the blade.
  * Limit the number of people around you, to avoid distractions and accidental trips.
  * For beginners, have a second person to give you feedback (e.g. point out when you are positioning your hand too close to the blade).

===== Maintenance =====

  * disconnect from power
  * remove front cover (two screws)
  * tighten tensioner to free the blade
  * raise the blade guard
  * remove positioning blocks if required
  * remove/replace blade
  * ensure that blade teeth are in the correct position (facing forward and down)
  * loosen tensioner slowly, manually turning the blade to check that everything is in position, then hand tighten followed by 1/4 turn tightening with 6 mm hex key
  * install the positioning blocks (should be almost touching)
  * adjust bearing so that flat face almost touches back of blade
  * replace cover

===== Tips =====

  * Lowest speed should be fine for most tasks (higher speed makes more heat)
  * Different blades for different tasks (shallow "scroll" blade for fine work, general blade for wood, bimetal blade for aluminium).
  * Cutting some steel might be okay, but this saw is really designed for woodworking
  * Position the blade guard as low as possible to keep the blade from flexing too much
  * Curves can't always be cut in one go (cut wider to make space for the blade, then refine afterwards)
  * Don't force it, avoid twisting the blade
  * Support the material to avoid pinching the blade
  * Don't leave the cover on the sanding disc