REALLY SHORT WORK WITH A BAND SAW

摘要

To relieve the tedium and energy used in cutting off large section pieces of metal for projects, not to mention trying to keep to the marked line, I have invested in an economy Metal Cutting Band Saw. This is the bench top type that works only in the horizontal plane (it was the cheapest). It does however have three cutting speeds, is supplied with a metal stand and has an excellent quick action cam lock vice (Photo 1). This vice holds the work very well, (Photo2) but due to the clearance necessary to clear the blade guide, the moving jaw width (or lack of same) limits holding short stock (Photo 3). Work is held firmly by the edge of the jaw; provided a suitable distance piece is used at the other side of the jaw to keep it parallel.