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This resaw bandsaw is property of Oden, one of our members. He will be loaning it to the shop. This is the perfect machine for cutting veneer or slicing large lumber into thinner boards.
==About our machine==
 
*Model#: B600A
Attendance at Oden's initial tutorial: Jeff G, Jeff H, Jeff B, Paul B, Elliot S, Neil R, Alex N.
*Blade: 111" by 3" .75 TPI
 
*Max cutting height: 11.8" (300mm)
You must talk to Oden to get access to this tool. It will be locked out, with the key available to those that get checked out.
*Max cutting width (with guide): 10.24" (260mm)
*Owned by Oden Torres
*This is the perfect machine for cutting veneer or slicing large lumber into thinner boards.
*You must talk to Alex N, Oden T, or Jeff H to get access to this tool. It will be locked out, with the key available to those that get checked out.
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xngoidGIZKXxIVT3NaIpQmJglmOKQ6d6/view?usp=sharing Hitachi Resaw Manual]


For reference:
For reference:
*Blades cost $175
*Blades cost $175 ([https://www.acetool.com/Hitachi-939971-3-Cobalt-Alloy-Tip-1TPI-Band-Saw-Bl-p/hit-939971.htm acetool.com])
*Motor costs $250
*Motor costs $250


=Important Notes=
==Important Notes==
*The motor can burn out if it stalls. Shut off immediately if it stalls and/or the blade gets stuck.
*'''Shut it off immediately if it stalls or gets stuck'''. The motor can burn out if it stalls.
*Be very careful when pushing through. It has a very fast cutting rate, and fense spots or knots can cause it to jump after pushing through.
*'''Do not force wood through.''' The saw can cut very fast, but it may slow down going through knots or dense parts of wood, and suddenly speed up or jump after it goes through.
*Round logs should have a flat on the bottom so they are stable.  
*Secure round or odd-shaped material to a sled. Do not cut unstable items - if they roll or shift during the cut they can jam and damage the blade.
*Round logs can also be secured to a sled with screws.
*Finish your cut by pulling from the backside of the machine.
*DO NOT finish your cut by pushing with your hand or a pushstick.
*DO NOT CUT RECLAIMED LUMBER OF ANY METALS JUST LIKE THE REST OF OUR SAWS.
*DO NOT CUT RECLAIMED LUMBER OF ANY METALS JUST LIKE THE REST OF OUR SAWS.
*DO NOT ADJUST THE TENSION, GUIDES, OR BLADE. Ask Oden if you think any adjustment is needed. It more than likely does not.
*DO NOT ADJUST THE TENSION, GUIDES, OR BLADE. Ask Oden if you think any adjustment is needed. It more than likely does not.


=Approved Users=
==Approved Users==
* Oden T
*Oden T
* Alex N - 11/10/2019
*Alex N - 11/10/2019
* Peter B - 11/10/2019
*Peter B - 11/10/2019
* Jeff H - 11/10/2019
*Jeff H - 11/10/2019
* Jeff G - 11/10/2019
*Jeff G - 11/10/2019
* Paul B - 11/10/2019
*Paul B - 11/10/2019
* Elliot S - 11/10/2019
*Elliot S - 11/10/2019
* Neil R - 11/10/2019
*Neil R - 11/10/2019
* Jeff L - 11/12/2019
*Jeff L - 11/12/2019
* Jay S - 11/12/2019
*Jay S - 11/12/2019
* Ben P - 11/30/2019
*Ben P - 11/30/2019
* Viktor S - 1/5/2020
*Viktor S - 1/5/2020
* John L - 1/14/2020
*John L - 1/14/2020
*Tim W - 2/6/2020
*Rob L - 2/16/2020
*Chris S - 3/17/2020
*Tanya H - 7/14/2020
*Patricia M - 7/30/2020
*Rob S - 7/30/2020
*Emma S - 10/28/2020
*Samuel L - 2/20/2021
*Brian O - 2/20/2021
 
==Maintenance==
*Every use: clean dust off the machine's surface and moving parts
*As needed: Steel surface should be coated with a thin layer of paste wax
 
 
 
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[[Category: Tool]]
[[Category: Wood Shop]]
[[Category: Safety Checkout]]

Latest revision as of 15:34, 25 January 2024

ResawBandsawOden.jpg

About our machine

  • Model#: B600A
  • Blade: 111" by 3" .75 TPI
  • Max cutting height: 11.8" (300mm)
  • Max cutting width (with guide): 10.24" (260mm)
  • Owned by Oden Torres
  • This is the perfect machine for cutting veneer or slicing large lumber into thinner boards.
  • You must talk to Alex N, Oden T, or Jeff H to get access to this tool. It will be locked out, with the key available to those that get checked out.
  • Hitachi Resaw Manual

For reference:

Important Notes

  • Shut it off immediately if it stalls or gets stuck. The motor can burn out if it stalls.
  • Do not force wood through. The saw can cut very fast, but it may slow down going through knots or dense parts of wood, and suddenly speed up or jump after it goes through.
  • Secure round or odd-shaped material to a sled. Do not cut unstable items - if they roll or shift during the cut they can jam and damage the blade.
  • Finish your cut by pulling from the backside of the machine.
  • DO NOT finish your cut by pushing with your hand or a pushstick.
  • DO NOT CUT RECLAIMED LUMBER OF ANY METALS JUST LIKE THE REST OF OUR SAWS.
  • DO NOT ADJUST THE TENSION, GUIDES, OR BLADE. Ask Oden if you think any adjustment is needed. It more than likely does not.

Approved Users

  • Oden T
  • Alex N - 11/10/2019
  • Peter B - 11/10/2019
  • Jeff H - 11/10/2019
  • Jeff G - 11/10/2019
  • Paul B - 11/10/2019
  • Elliot S - 11/10/2019
  • Neil R - 11/10/2019
  • Jeff L - 11/12/2019
  • Jay S - 11/12/2019
  • Ben P - 11/30/2019
  • Viktor S - 1/5/2020
  • John L - 1/14/2020
  • Tim W - 2/6/2020
  • Rob L - 2/16/2020
  • Chris S - 3/17/2020
  • Tanya H - 7/14/2020
  • Patricia M - 7/30/2020
  • Rob S - 7/30/2020
  • Emma S - 10/28/2020
  • Samuel L - 2/20/2021
  • Brian O - 2/20/2021

Maintenance

  • Every use: clean dust off the machine's surface and moving parts
  • As needed: Steel surface should be coated with a thin layer of paste wax
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