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 Utilizing the bandsaw in order to cut medium-sized sections of wood or curve-cutting is an essential skill to have when doing any wood-based project. In the provided guide, one will learn how to coarse the bandsaw into performing ideal cuts and to use it to make complex curve cuts, also.  Utilizing the bandsaw in order to cut medium-sized sections of wood or curve-cutting is an essential skill to have when doing any wood-based project. In the provided guide, one will learn how to coarse the bandsaw into performing ideal cuts and to use it to make complex curve cuts, also. 
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   * The bandsaw blade is a sharp and unforgiving tool. Be especially considerate with where you place your hands on the wood when funneling into the bandsaw.    * The bandsaw blade is a sharp and unforgiving tool. Be especially considerate with where you place your hands on the wood when funneling into the bandsaw. 
   * If by any chance you do sustain a cut or abrasion from the bandsaw, notify a lab assistant IMMEDIATELY. Doing this will guide you to immediate access of medical supplies and first aid attention to care for the affected area.    * If by any chance you do sustain a cut or abrasion from the bandsaw, notify a lab assistant IMMEDIATELY. Doing this will guide you to immediate access of medical supplies and first aid attention to care for the affected area. 
 +  * DO HAVE A LAB ASSISTANT SUPERVISING OVER YOU IF YOU INTEND ON CUTTING AN ITEM WITH A HEIGHT AT OR ABOVE 4.5 INCHES. YOU WILL SEE A MESSAGE ON THE BANDSAW CASING THAT READS "SUPERVISION NEEDED."
   * Be sure to stop the bandsaw blade immediately after forming your intended cut or sawing your pieces out, so the blade is not left operating while unattended. Doing this could result in an injury to someone else or wasting of electrical and powerful energy.    * Be sure to stop the bandsaw blade immediately after forming your intended cut or sawing your pieces out, so the blade is not left operating while unattended. Doing this could result in an injury to someone else or wasting of electrical and powerful energy. 
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 +Bandsaw Lab Guide
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 +| {{ :actualfirstslide.jpeg?200 |}} Upon entering the woodshop, acquire protective wear: Safety goggles and ear muffs  | {{:woodglueslide.jpeg?200 |}} Acquire wood glue from the 'Adhesives' shelf |  {{ :tapemeasuresbox.jpeg?200 |}} Grab a tape measure from the main tool shelf under the 'W' section |{{:pencilsbox.jpeg?200 | }} Pick up a pencil for dimensioning from the 'Pencils/Sharpies' box ||{{ :secondslide.jpeg?200 |}}Locate the bandsaw and your supplied wood for the activity           |
 +|    {{ :originaldimensioning.jpeg?200 |     }}  Dimension out a 6" x 6" square and mark spots of wood you will discard by using 'X's'  |   {{ :begincuttingslide.jpeg?200 |    }} Begin cutting out your 6" x 6" square and be careful with your hand placement by using the edge on your wood farthest from the blade|   {{:stopcuttingslide.jpeg?200|   }} Upon reaching the first edge of your cut, stop the blade from cutting and back out of your wood. Do this for each side you cut. |     {{ :img_3295.jpg?200 |}}  Further cutting of the 6" x 6" pieces. The cutting is inward from the side|{{ :completecutpieces.jpeg?200|}} The two complete 6" x 6" pieces you should have cut| {{ :curvecutmeasure.jpeg?200 |}} Measure out diagonal from two corners to the top of one of the squares. The measurement does not need to be accurate, but needs around 4" - 5" of wood at the top at least. |
 +|{{ :curvecutcompletepiece.jpeg?200 |}} The complete curve-cut piece that will attach to the base of the other 6" x 6" square.| {{ :glueapplication.jpeg?200 |}} Apply a THIN layer of wood glue to the bottom of the curve-cut wood piece. | {{ :clampedcurvedpieces.jpeg?200 |}} Attach the curve-cut wood to one of the ends of the 6" x 6" wood piece. Upon doing this, refer to the area beside the roll-up door where several clamps can be found and attach two on both of the backings of the wood corners to lock in place. Let sit for one hour||  {{ :completestuckpieces.jpeg?200 |}} Upon returning, unclamp both supports.  | {{ :toolsbackup.jpeg?200 |}} Upon completing the bookend, return all tools to their respective places.       |
  

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