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* Max cutting capacity throat 254mm
* Max cutting capacity throat 254mm
* Max cutting capacity-height 150mm
* Max cutting capacity-height 150mm
Please attach the shop-vac nozzle to the dust extraction port at the back of the bandsaw - this reduces the amount of dust thrown around the workshop. [[File:bandsaw-extraction.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Attach the shop vac to the dust extraction port]]


== Safety ==
== Safety ==

Revision as of 16:58, 20 June 2015

Bandsaw.jpg

We have a Fox F28-186 band saw (like this one here)

The Basics

  • Motor 370w
  • Table dimensions 340x340mm
  • Table tilt angle 0-45degrees
  • Max cutting capacity throat 254mm
  • Max cutting capacity-height 150mm

Please attach the shop-vac nozzle to the dust extraction port at the back of the bandsaw - this reduces the amount of dust thrown around the workshop.

Attach the shop vac to the dust extraction port

Safety

  • This is a finger removing machine - treat it with serious respect.
  • Ensure guards are in place.
  • Use a push stick if you need to push the work anywhere near the blade.

Spares

The machine will take 1820mm blades 3-12.8mm deep.

Replacement blades are available from CPC with the following part numbers:

  • TL15172 (6mm)
  • TL15173 (10mm)
  • TL15174 (12mm)