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|image=File:Tabletop bandsaw 01.jpg | |||
|manufacturer=Schneider Germany | |||
|model=SCH190 | |||
|obtained=A very long time ago | |||
|location=Workshop | |||
|team=Woodworking | |||
|induction=No | |||
|defunct=No | |||
|riskassessment=Team:Woodworking/Risk Assessments/Bandsaw | |||
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The “yellow bandsaw” can be found in the woodworking workshop, on the benches along the windows. | |||
This tool should not have been used to cut metal as it was fitted with a wood cutting blade. | |||
The bench-top bandsaw was one of the most well-used power tools that we've had in the Hackspace. There are a few other bandsaws now, but this one is still the handiest for smaller jobs. | |||
== Refresher video == | |||
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== Specifications == | |||
The yellow bandsaw was a Schneider model SCH190, with 250W motor running at 1500RPM. | |||
So it is not a hugely powerful device - do try not to force it to cut too quickly, as the narrow blades (which are useful for curve-cutting) are easily worn-down and broken. | So it is not a hugely powerful device - do try not to force it to cut too quickly, as the narrow blades (which are useful for curve-cutting) are easily worn-down and broken. | ||
Replacement blades are 56½" long, and are available from Toolstation | Replacement blades are 56½" long, and are available from Toolstation<br/> | ||
76022 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi<br/> | |||
76022 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi | |||
44839 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi | 44839 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi | ||
Wider blades, for straight cutting, which may also fit (not tested) are: | Wider blades, for straight cutting, which may also fit (not tested) are:<br/> | ||
12103 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 3/8 6tpi | 12103 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 3/8 6tpi<br/> | ||
23015 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 1/2 6tpi | 23015 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 1/2 6tpi | ||
Other suppliers may keep equivalent blades, for example Silverline brand: | Other suppliers may keep equivalent blades, for example Silverline brand:<br/> | ||
633924 56½ x 1/4" 6tpi | 633924 56½ x 1/4" 6tpi<br/> | ||
868739 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi | 868739 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi<br/> | ||
675295 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi | 675295 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi<br/> | ||
[[File:Tabletop bandsaw 02.jpg|320px|frameless]] | |||
[[Category:Bandsaws]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:10, 21 May 2025
| Benchtop Bandsaw | |
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| Manufacturer | Schneider Germany |
| Model | SCH190 |
| Obtained | A very long time ago |
| Location | Workshop |
| Team | Woodworking |
| Induction Required | No |
| Risk Assessment | Yes, see the assessment |
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The “yellow bandsaw” can be found in the woodworking workshop, on the benches along the windows.
This tool should not have been used to cut metal as it was fitted with a wood cutting blade.
The bench-top bandsaw was one of the most well-used power tools that we've had in the Hackspace. There are a few other bandsaws now, but this one is still the handiest for smaller jobs.
Refresher video
Specifications
The yellow bandsaw was a Schneider model SCH190, with 250W motor running at 1500RPM.
So it is not a hugely powerful device - do try not to force it to cut too quickly, as the narrow blades (which are useful for curve-cutting) are easily worn-down and broken.
Replacement blades are 56½" long, and are available from Toolstation
76022 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi
44839 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi
Wider blades, for straight cutting, which may also fit (not tested) are:
12103 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 3/8 6tpi
23015 Bandsaw Blade 56½ x 1/2 6tpi
Other suppliers may keep equivalent blades, for example Silverline brand:
633924 56½ x 1/4" 6tpi
868739 56½ x 1/4" 10tpi
675295 56½ x 1/4" 14tpi
