From 7b8e1fd4c25fbbc0972a19a240807d40cc350ddd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alfie Pates Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2019 23:15:53 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] minor updates to bandsaw syllabus --- syllabuses/Workshop/Bandsaw/syllabus.md | 16 ++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/syllabuses/Workshop/Bandsaw/syllabus.md b/syllabuses/Workshop/Bandsaw/syllabus.md index 5c8e335..dc56af8 100644 --- a/syllabuses/Workshop/Bandsaw/syllabus.md +++ b/syllabuses/Workshop/Bandsaw/syllabus.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ### PPE * Safety glasses required -* Hearing protection recommended +* Hearing protection recommended (especially when cutting metals) ### Entanglement risks @@ -31,13 +31,15 @@ * 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 @@ -80,17 +82,23 @@ * 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