Released bandsaw blade warning sign

[Christophe Mineau]

Here is a security gizmo I did to avoid any damage to myself or to the blade or to the wheels, if I happened to startup my bandsaw with its blade tension released.

La Belle Note - Startup and blade tension

It's a little sign I have attached to a big door magnet.

when the tension is released, I put it like so in front of the startup switch :



and when under tension, I put it on the side of the bandsaw, like so :



You can download it from my site if you wish to make one.

[kbalch]

Thanks Christophe! I've added your Bandsaw Warning Sign to our Wood Bandsaws category, as well as to your builder page: Christophe Mineau's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Bandsaw Warning Sign by Christophe Mineau

tags: bandsaw, safety

[DIYer]

Great idea. Safety is a very important aspect of working with and around tools.