Skip to content

Bandsaws

Record Power Axminster
Model No. BS12 AWHSBS250N
Asset ID
Location Woodwork, Freestanding Woodwork, Freestanding
Status Operating Operating
Ownership Hackspace
Training Induction Induction
Lone Working No No
Materials Wood Wood

Manuals

Features

Record Power - BS12

As standard the space stocks replacement blades for this machine, listed on the consumables page. Damaged and broken blades should be reported to the Woodwork Team so that replacements can be acquired asap. If members wish they can buy specialised blades for the machine using the following dimensions:

  • Size = 12"
  • Blade Length = 2240mm (88")
  • Blade Width = 19mm Max

Axminster - AWHSBS250N

As standard the space stocks replacement blades for this machine, listed on the consumables page. Damaged and broken blades should be reported to the Woodwork Team so that replacements can be acquired asap. If members wish they can buy specialised blades for the machine using the following dimensions:

  • Size = 10"
  • Blade Length = 1790mm (88")
  • Blade Width = 6mm Min / 13mm Max

Training

These machines are included in the Mitre and bandsaw induction

The training will cover the following:

  • Usage of the machines including accessories used with the tool
  • How check & identify the installed blade

Safety

When using the bandsaws PPE is mandatory and the dust extraction should be connected and running.

  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Dust mask (recommended)

During an emergency, if the workshop safety switches are triggered the machine will be disabled as power to the workshop will be stopped.


Risk Assessment

Bandsaw Risk Assessment

Induction Docs


Maintenance

Periodic maintenance is overseen by the Woodwork Team. Issues & faults can be reported to them either though the telegram group chat or with the incident report form


Last update: November 28, 2023