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Band Saw

A band saw is a versatile power tool that uses a continuous loop of falling blade to make precise cuts in various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. Members at a…

Band Saw Laguna

Laguna 14SE

Bandsaw Grizzly 17"

The Grizzly G0513X2 Band Saw has a 17" height capacity and a 1" blade for resawing.

Bandsaw Grizzly 16"

16” Grizzly Band Saw G1073, 112" blade

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  2. Review materials
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Bandsaw uses and key parts
Removing and handling the blade
Reinstalling and tensioning the blade
Blade tracking and wear plate adjustment
Safety measures
Basic cutting techniques
Crosscuts and using the miter gauge
Resawing and using the fence
Maintaining the table with wax
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Monday
August 24, 2026		  
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Schedule 3:00pm
With Mike Lockett
  
Tuesday
August 25, 2026		    
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With Jacob Miller
Thursday
August 27, 2026
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With Jeffrey Cargos
  
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With William Banick
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August 28, 2026		  
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With Michael Hanke
  
Saturday
August 29, 2026
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With Glenn Mallette
    
Monday
August 31, 2026		  
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Tuesday
September 1, 2026		    
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Thursday
September 3, 2026
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With Jeffrey Cargos
  
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Schedule 8:00pm
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  • Band Saws
  • Video watched, quiz taken, hair/clothing properly restrained, any questions?
  • Identify and describe all controls, adjustments, and functions of the band saws, when to use each
  • When would you change blades?
  • Check blade tension, placement in guards
  • Resawing a piece of wood on the Laguna
  • Properly adjusting blade guard
  • Using either fence appropriately
  • Workpiece not touching blade when started
  • Appropriate hand placement
  • Blade stopped completely before touching wood
  • Curvy cut on the Grizzly
  • Properly adjusting blade guard
  • Workpiece not touching blade when started
  • Appropriate hand placement
  • Blade stopped completely before touching wood
  • Cleaning up tool
  • Vacuumed up after use
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Bandsaw Grizzly 16"

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16” Grizzly Band Saw G1073, 112" blade

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