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29th September 2013, 02:36 PM #1New Member
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Bandsaw safety
When using my bandsaw with dust collector running and wearing ear protectors I nearly cut my hand on the still moving blade although I had switched the machine off. A short while later I read an article on the Fine Woodworking site in which the author, having experienced a similar close shave, designed and fitted an LED light display that flashes when the upper wheel is turning. I have since fitted a similar device and found it to work well. See: Safety Lights Blink When Band Saw blade is in Motion - Reader's Gallery - Fine Woodworking The idea may be of interest to other bandsaw users
Cheers
Brimble
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This is good idea for lots of machines.
Here is another case in point.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f67/so...-muffs-152395/
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30th September 2013, 09:26 AM #3Senior Member
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Quick and simple idea
Have a small piece of timber with a bandsaw slot cut it it. Place it over the blade when you've finished and the blade is stationary. Once you get in the habit then the safety rule is simple. No wood on the blade means it is potentially moving so treat with care. Low tech safety but it works.
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Peter
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30th September 2013, 10:11 AM #4.
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3rd October 2013, 06:07 AM #5
I want to add something. Shop accidents can happen anytime. Band saw looks dangerous but it's really not. Respect
what band saw can do. Simple Tips for Safety | BandSawBlogBandSawBlog
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