Difference between revisions of "Benchtop Bandsaw"
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| − | The bench-top bandsaw is one of the most well-used power tools that we have in the Hackspace. | + | The bench-top bandsaw is one of the most well-used power tools that we have in the Hackspace. For this reason a proposal to invest in a better (more powerful, less prone to blade breakage) one has been put forward [[New Bandsaw]], and a pledge drive started to gauge interest and raise funds for this. |
| − | + | The existing bandsaw is 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. | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 22 July 2013
The bench-top bandsaw is one of the most well-used power tools that we have in the Hackspace. For this reason a proposal to invest in a better (more powerful, less prone to blade breakage) one has been put forward New Bandsaw, and a pledge drive started to gauge interest and raise funds for this.
The existing bandsaw is 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