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The table saw is a [[Tools/tablesaw|Record TS250C table saw]]. It is a |
The table saw is a [[Tools/tablesaw|Record TS250C table saw]]. It is a 2HP (1.5Kw) saw, that can cut softwood, hardwood, and composite materials like MDF, plywood, and OSB. It should not be used to cut materials with metal in, such as some reclaimed materials. In particular, it is important to carefully check reclaimed/recycled wood for any nails or screws, which cutting through would damage the blade and be potentially hazardous. Some plastics can be cut on the table saw, but you should check before cutting plastics, as not all behave well. |
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* Some plastics can be cut on the table saw, but you should check before cutting plastics, as not all behave well. Some plastics will chip badly, others will turn into a gummy, melt-y mess. |
* Some plastics can be cut on the table saw, but you should check before cutting plastics, as not all behave well. Some plastics will chip badly, others will turn into a gummy, melt-y mess. |
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* The Table saw cannot cut metals |
* The Table saw cannot cut metals |
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* The saw has up to just under 80mm cut depth (at 90 degrees). The blade can also be rotated round to 45 degrees (or any angle between), for |
* The saw has up to just under 80mm cut depth (at 90 degrees). The blade can also be rotated round to 45 degrees (or any angle between), for beveled cuts. |
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* This saw includes a crown guard fixed onto the riving knife, which means that currently this saw is only capable of ripping and cross cutting materials. Cutting rabbets, dados, or other joinery is not possible without removing the crown guard and |
* This saw includes a crown guard fixed onto the riving knife, which means that currently this saw is only capable of ripping and cross cutting materials. Cutting rabbets, dados, or other joinery is not possible without removing the crown guard and re-positioning the riving knife. This is time consuming and needs to be done correctly, but even then the saw would need to be used without a suitable blade guard, which is contrary to the advice offered by the HSE. However, all of these tasks can be performed on either the band saw, router table, or with hand tools, and so use these alternative methods. |
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|| What's this tool intended to do. |
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| Start-up/Shutdown || |
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* Location of main power switch and E-Stop |
* Location of main power switch and E-Stop |
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* Clean the Table saw off if it's |
* Clean the Table saw off if it's noticeably dirty |
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* Make sure that the saw isn't obstructed, the table needs to be empty and there should be nothing around you that will prevent you moving material through the saw |
* Make sure that the saw isn't obstructed, the table needs to be empty and there should be nothing around you that will prevent you moving material through the saw |
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* Check the dust extractor is connected to the main extraction hose and the crown guard hose. |
* Check the dust extractor is connected to the main extraction hose and the crown guard hose. |
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* If you believe the blade is dull then post on the mailing list and someone will check it. |
* If you believe the blade is dull then post on the mailing list and someone will check it. |
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* Power off the saw, and when the blade has stopped spinning, remove your work and off cut. |
* Power off the saw, and when the blade has stopped spinning, remove your work and off cut. |
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* Never retrieve a cut work piece or |
* Never retrieve a cut work piece or off-cut while the blade is still spinning (it continues to spin for several seconds after the power is turned off, and this is not always obvious as the view is obscured by the crown guard). |
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|| Cutting the material correctly |
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Revision as of 16:14, 21 November 2018
Some of the tools at the Hackspace are potentially hazardous to use, for these tools members are required to have an induction before they can use them. Inductions provide the most basic information on how to safely and effectively use the simpler functions of the tools, we appreciate that some members may have professional experience on some of these tools and in this case please tell your induction provider and the induction may be very reduced and just cover any risks or procedures specific to rLab. Some tools have multiple levels of induction in order to cover more advanced uses of that tool without making the basic induction take too long, higher induction levels will introduce some of the more advanced features of the tools but as with all inductions are only intended to provide basic information on the capabilities of the tools and how to use them safely. Some members of rLab may be willing to offer more detailed tuition beyond basic induction level or offer guided practice sessions in exchange for beer money or assistance on their own projects.
For all tools you are only required to take level-1 induction before use, after that you may perform any task that you feel confident you can do safely, higher levels of induction may be useful to you in performing more advanced operations but are not required before doing tasks covered in them so long as you're confident of your ability to handle those tasks without risk to yourself, others, or the tool.
PLEASE NOTE : All induction providers are volunteers who are providing inductions to the best of their ability but are NOT qualified instructors. Inductions are provided on a best-effort basis but you and you alone are responsible for your safety while using the tools and for satisfying yourself that you can operate the tools safely. There are professional training courses available from various providers in Reading and the surrounding area if you feel they are appropriate for the level of work you intend to undertake. Reading these notes is NOT a substitute for an in-person induction.
Note for wiki editors : Please do not edit induction pages unless you are one of of the people that gives that induction
The table saw is a Record TS250C table saw. It is a 2HP (1.5Kw) saw, that can cut softwood, hardwood, and composite materials like MDF, plywood, and OSB. It should not be used to cut materials with metal in, such as some reclaimed materials. In particular, it is important to carefully check reclaimed/recycled wood for any nails or screws, which cutting through would damage the blade and be potentially hazardous. Some plastics can be cut on the table saw, but you should check before cutting plastics, as not all behave well.
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Table Saw Capabilities |
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What's this tool intended to do. |
Suitable clothing & PPE |
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Basic safety information |
Start-up/Shutdown |
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Stopping and starting! Turning off when unattended and making sure the area is clear |
Types of Cut |
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How to refer to the 2 main types of cut |
Setting up for cuts |
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Setting up basic cuts safely |
Supporting and handling your material |
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Getting the material through the saw without endangering yourself or the saw |
Making the cut |
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Cutting the material correctly |
Cleaning up afterwards |
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Leave the saw cleaner than you found it |
The HSEs advice for the safe use of saw benches can be found here: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/wis16.pdf