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A guide, not a substitute for your induction. These are general good-practice notes. Always follow your induction and the Floor Management Team's directions for this machine.
The metal cut-off bandsaw at the Bright United Men's Shed
The metal cut-off bandsaw at the Bright United Men's Shed
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Metalwork · Our Workshop

Metal cut-off bandsaw

Medium risk Induction required

A horizontal metal bandsaw cuts bar, tube and section to length with a slow, steady blade, lowering its own bow frame through the work for clean, square cuts.

  • Two-member rule
    Don't work alone on this one
  • Before you start
    Complete a metal cut-off bandsaw induction
Get inducted Back to the workshop

Using it safely

General good practice for a metal cut-off bandsaw. Your induction covers the specifics for the machine at our shed.

  • ✓Clamp it tight in the viceLock the work firmly in the machine vice before starting. Never hand-hold stock.
  • ✓Let the saw set its own paceDon't force the frame down. The blade and gravity feed do the cutting; pushing snaps blades.
  • ✓Right blade, right speedMatch the blade and speed to the metal. The wrong combination overheats and blunts the blade.
  • ✓Mind the off-cutSupport long stock and watch the off-cut so it doesn't drop on your feet.
  • ✓Stop fully before clearingLet the blade stop completely before clearing swarf or freeing the work.
  • ✓Never work aloneThis is medium-risk gear, so at least one other inducted member must be in the workshop with you.
  • ✓Unsure? Ask the Floor Management TeamAlways better to ask. They're happy to help and there's no silly question.

Before you start

An induction is required

Before using the metal cut-off bandsaw for the first time, you'll do a short, friendly hands-on induction with an experienced member. We'll walk you through setup, safe operation and how to stop safely, at your own pace.

Organise one with our Floor Management Team on any open day, or call the shed on 03 5750 1120. Already inducted? Remember the two-member rule still applies.