Band Saw Insert Training

Band Saw Insert Training is required for all users of the Powermatic_14_inch_Bandsaw in the Wood_Shop.

Training Outline

• What can you do after this training?
  • You are authorized to use the saw. Making adjustments and changing blades requires additional training.

• Where is the insert?

• Why is the insert needed?

• How do you check whether the insert is broken?
  • Lift with narrow-blade screwdriver in tab slot
  • Unplug saw or switch off at fuse box before reaching under saw

• What should you do if the insert is broken?
  • Please contact the Wood Shop coordinators

• What two factors can cause the insert to break?
  • Workpiece supported by the insert (total cutting force on insert)
  • Workpiece rolling into the blade (blade teeth dig in instead of shaving)

• How do those two factors increase the chance of sawing off a finger?
  • Small workpiece puts fingers closer to blade
  • Rolling workpiece can pull finger into blade

• What must you do to protect the insert and protect your fingers?
  • Workpiece must remain stable so teeth shave, not dig in
    • Human fingertips are not rigid, they are squishy
    • Support a small workpiece with a waste board larger than the insert
    • Clamp / hot-glue / double-sided-tape the workpiece rigidly onto the waste board
  • Use push block and push stick to keep fingers away from blade

• Required student project: fixture and cut a workpiece smaller than the insert, using the push stick and push block

Trainers

• Dave Scholl
• David Jewell
• Roger Slykhouse

User Training Log

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User	Trained By	Date Trained
David Jewell	Dave Scholl	10-25-2016
James O'Dell	Dave Scholl	10-25-2016
Cameron Geralds	David Jewell	10-25-2016
Roger Slykhouse	Dave Scholl	10-30-2016
Lew Dennison	Dave Scholl	10-30-2016
Arthur Bledsoe	Roger Slykhouse	10-30-2016
Leora Druckman	Roger Slykhouse	10-30-2016
Gary Morin	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Steve Nowicki	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Kenn Goodrich	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Clayton McCord	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
James Freed	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Sam Walker	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Jon Anderson	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Richard Hillier	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Brian Logsdon	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Tom Nardone	Dave Scholl	11-01-2016
Tony Slover	Dave Scholl	11-15-2016
Tony Klein	Dave Scholl	11-15-2016
Frank Arthmire	Dave Scholl	11-15-2016
David Henry	Dave Scholl	11-15-2016
Rich Points	Dave Scholl	01-03-2017
Mike Fink	Dave Scholl	01-03-2017
Augie Englehart	Dave Scholl	01-03-2017
Kevin Flory	Dave Scholl	01-03-2017
Mark Payne Jr.	Dave Scholl	01-31-2017
Michael Williams	Dave Scholl	01-31-2017
Mark Furland	Dave Scholl	01-31-2017
Nathan Schleicher	Roger Slykhouse	02-27-2017
Will Hinchman	Dave Scholl	02-28-2017
Patrick Irish	Dave Scholl	03-21-2017
Bravin Neff	Roger Slykhouse	04-27-2017
Jake Gedrimas	Roger Slykhouse	05-14-2017
Charlie Rysenga	Roger Slykhouse	05-14-2017
Evan Parizot	Roger Slykhouse	05-14-2017
Sasha Brandt	Roger Slykhouse	06-21-2017
Sam Letvin	Roger Slykhouse	07-09-2017
Adam Schrader	Dave Scholl	08-05-2017
Walker Archer	Dave Scholl	08-05-2017
Thomas Tufts	Dave Scholl	08-05-2017
Jeff Sebring	Dave Scholl	11-21-2017
Bryan Boyer	Dave Scholl	12-19-2017
Mike Schweyen	Dave Scholl	05-15-2018
Cyrille Goldstein	Dave Scholl	05-15-2018
Marty Peltz	Dave Scholl	08-07-2018
Brian Maynard	Dave Scholl	01-02-2019
Matt Burlison	Dave Scholl	04-02-2019
Avery Sturzl	Thomas Tusano	04-29-2019