Hi,
I have aquired a 36" Barker band saw. From reading posts in this forum I think it may be a 1930's model that has had a couple of upgrades. The first being wheel gaurds and the latest rework has included a well built dust extraction port and saftey switches on doors and inspection covers. These switches have a bypas time switch which allows some running time with the doors open. Also a light has been fitted along with see through protection around the work area.
All this OHS gear has taken a bit of chacter away from the old girl but I think she will still cut wood.
Now my question: Do the owners of such saws firmly secure them to their work shop floor? What about building a wider footprint or maybe a wider footprint on wind up casters?
I'm just concerned, she looks so fragile standing 2.4 mts tall on a 500mm wide base.
Any thoughts gratefully appreiated
Peter
I have aquired a 36" Barker band saw. From reading posts in this forum I think it may be a 1930's model that has had a couple of upgrades. The first being wheel gaurds and the latest rework has included a well built dust extraction port and saftey switches on doors and inspection covers. These switches have a bypas time switch which allows some running time with the doors open. Also a light has been fitted along with see through protection around the work area.
All this OHS gear has taken a bit of chacter away from the old girl but I think she will still cut wood.
Now my question: Do the owners of such saws firmly secure them to their work shop floor? What about building a wider footprint or maybe a wider footprint on wind up casters?
I'm just concerned, she looks so fragile standing 2.4 mts tall on a 500mm wide base.
Any thoughts gratefully appreiated
Peter
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