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Re: Safer Saws
Its pretty simple:
Right blade (designed for metal with the tooth count previously mentioned)
Right tension (depends on the blade and the saw)
Right speed (100 ft/min is a good starting setting for metals)
Guard as low as practical (expose the minimum amount of blade)
Hands behind the work (leave the shop with all 10 fingers in good shape)
Lubrication (particularly on steel)
Patience (metal cuts take time)
...that and a knowledgeable adult and you have all you need for a safe and productive saw.
If your band saw is of the horizontal variety add:
Set the feed rate damper properly
Check the clamp so the work is held securely
Test the shutoff switch daily
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