Band Saw
Startrite 403 

This is a red equipment.

Want to get trained on this machine ? Follow the instructions on this page!

Key Information

Report any issues here. 

Report minor injuries here.

Call 999 if needed.

Phones are next to both doors.

First aid kit is at the sink.

The standard blade fitted on the bandsaw is a 6TPI.  Do not rip cut anything above 2 inches (5cm) thick.

Step 1: study the equipment training material

1 - Introduction

Introduction 

2 - Scope

Outline 

3 - Safety

Equipment Safety

4 - Training

Equipment Training

Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed. 

Step 3: review the Makespace safety training


Makespace Safety Induction

Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.

Step 5: Sign up for a practical assessment

Check the Makespace Meetup Group for a practical assessment session. If there is no practical scheduled there, please email:  woodshop-owners@makespace.org

8 - Practical assessment test

Practical Assessment

The trainer will demonstrate how to properly and safely use the machine, as well as answer any questions you may have.

Please keep in mind that all the trainers at Makespace are volunteers. They, like all Makespace members, give their time to continually improve our community. Do not hesitate to ask for training, or indeed any questions, but please be patient as they make time in their schedules to run the practical assessments.