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minor updates to bandsaw syllabus (#6)
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minor updates to bandsaw syllabus
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cazagen committed Sep 25, 2019
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### PPE

* Safety glasses required
* Hearing protection recommended
* Hearing protection recommended (especially when cutting metals)

### Entanglement risks

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* Power off the machine before checking this
* Open the front door, spin the blade by hand to check it runs freely
* Blade must stay aligned when spinning manually
* Remind the trainee that they **should not** start a cut if they are not comfortable with how the machine is set up. Instead, they should contact the maintainers (tools@edinburghhacklab.com / wiki)

### Speed

* The bandsaw can run at different speeds for different materials
* The speed is changed by adjusting the belt and gearbox position in the rear compartment
* Check the speed and belt/gearbox positions and consult the wiki page for a table of settings for different materials
* Close both doors after changing
* Close both doors after changing speed
* Trainees should never assume the speed is correctly set for the material they are about to cut - check every time they start a session

## Usage

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* Unacceptable materials include:
* Stainless steel
* Hardened steel
* Consult the complete list of materials on the wiki page and ask a maintainer if you are unsure of suitability
* Consult the complete list of materials on the wiki page
* Ask a maintainer if you are unsure of suitability

### Post Cutting

* Once you have finished your cut, turn off the bandsaw, log out of the access control, and clean up the table
* Leave the machine in the state you would expect to find it

## Maintenance

### General

* If there are any issues, please contact a maintainer listed on the bandsaw wiki page. Example issues: damaged blade, blade out of alignment or terrible noises from moving parts
* Contact tools@edinburghhacklab.com if anything seems amiss with the saw.
* Common issues include:
* Damage to the blade
* Blade out of alignment/not running true
* Grinding/squeaking/etc noises from moving parts

## Other

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