startrite_bandsaw
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Startrite Bandsaw
Specs
- 18“ throat
- 10-speed
- Blade length: 114”
- Drive belt: 50“ external / 48” internal A-section V-belt
TODO
- Install dust collection
Training
Training for this tool can be given by either of the maintainers listed below.
See training.ehlab.uk for details.
Also see Yale Bandsaw Training for extra advice
Speeds
Material | Speed (feet/min) (thickness < 0.5“) | Speed (feet/min) (thickness > 0.5”) |
---|---|---|
Aluminium | 1000 | 700 |
Brass - Cast | 320 | 180 |
Brass - Soft | 1800 | 1000 |
Cardboard | 3200 | 3200 |
Copper | 1800 | 1000 |
Iron - Cast | 180 | 100 |
Leather | 3200 | 3200 |
Plastics | 3200 | 3200 |
Rubber | 3200 | 3200 |
Silver | 1800 | 1800 |
Steel | 180 | 180 |
Wood | 3200 | 3200 |
Saw blade width and minimum sawing radius
This is only a guide. Always err on larger radius side. Use relief cuts, and drill relief holes where necessary.
Saw blade width | 1/8“ | 3/16” | 1/4“ | 3/8” | 1/2“ | 5/8” | 3/4“ |
Minimum sawing radius | 3/16” | 5/8“ | 1” | 1 1/2“ | 2 1/2” | 4“ | 5 3/4” |
Trainers & Maintainers
The following members are authorised to provide bandsaw training:
- Cameron Sharp (cazagen)
- Alfie Pates (alfie)
- Mike Walters (miek)
If something is up with the bandsaw please contact one of the following people:
- Cameron Sharp (cazagen)
- Mike Walters (miek)
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