Name: Annie Hawkins Machine: Band Saw Annotated photograph of machine

Date:11/10/11 Suitable materials and processes: All woods (extra care should be taken when using very soft or balsa wood) Most plastics (again extra care should be taken when using soft plastics) and most metals (except extremely hard metals such as strong steel) Metals cant be used on the same Band saws as wood but plastics can be used on either. Large materials need another person to hold the material steady.

BS4163 Main points: 10.6.1.1, hands and fingers can get caught in machinery. 10.6.1.1, kickback is likely if the machine starts unexpectedly 10.6.1.1, hair, scarves or jewellery can get caught in the moving parts of the machine. Risk Assessment: 10.6.1.1, dust can be inhaled. Kickback is a high risk on circular saws as a result of missing teeth Control Measures: Guards over the blade is down. Push sticks should be used Band saw blades should be regularly checked for missing teeth CLEAPSS Main Points: 1.084, work piece can get jammed causing kick back 1.084, hands and fingers can come into contact with the blade 1.084, wood dust can be inhaled 1.084, noise can cause permanent damage 1.084, inadvertent starting of machine can cause hazard 1.084, blunt blades can cause hazard Students must be assessed before using the machine and they must prove competent. They must also be supervised by staff PPE: Apron/overalls Goggles Protective foot ware

Common Problems: The blade of the band saw is thin, this makes straight lines difficult to cut without a guide.

Common Misconceptions: A common misconception is that if the blade is not cutting you need to push the material hard. Another misconception is that metal and wood can be used on the same machine.

I have used this machine to: Cut straight and curved lines using wood and acrylic.