3 Free Tips For Using Your Bandsaw Safely

Vertical bandsaws, are very safe tools to use, however you must still make sure that you take all the necessary measures to ensure you are safe.

First rule is to  never consider working without your  safety glasses. A vertical band saw blade moves at  great speed and even the smallest  piece of waste or debris will be  traveling at high velocity and they are  thrown out in all directions. It is just  as important to protect your eyes  during a small quick job as it is a  larger piece of work. It is not worth the risk of  damage to your eyesight.

If your blade  breaks then there will be a lot of  lethal metal in the air. It really is  not worth risking your eyesight, make it a habit to always  were your protective eye wear. Do not  make the mistake of thinking that your  normal eye glasses offer any  protection.

The clothes that you wear during  your sawing work are also important  This goes for any  tools that you use, whether they are  for woodworking, metalworking or hedge  trimming. Avoid wearing  anything that can get caught up in the  band saw blade or tangled in your  work. Use common sense,  no long jewellery, flowing scarves or  neck ties.

Make sure you check your vertical band  saw before using it. There are lots of  parts to your saw that need  to be in the right place for whatever  work that you are starting. They need  to be checked regularly for signs of wear and  tear and replace if  needed. When in  doubt give your supplier a call, or check out their online customer service section if you can’t find the manual.

Look after your machinery and it will look after you for years to come.

Remember it is always better to be safe rather than sorry when using any machinery.

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