Ryobi 9" Band Saw BS903
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About
Small bandsaw with 9 inch throat and 3 1/2 inch vertical (resaw) capability, for making straight or curved cuts in smaller pieces of wood.
Owner(s)
Ben Bradley
Hackability
The basic structure is not hackable, but:
- The blade is easily changeable/replaceable.
- The blade guides are crap and do not hold the blade still. This can and should be improved/replaced.
Permissions
For general use with minnimal knowledge of woodworking equipment and practices. Treat this equipment as if it were your own, cleaning items off of the top of the machine and around its table after usage.
Restrictions
Do not use for metal cutting. There is at least one bandsaw in the shop for metal cutting. Wood and plastic are acceptable materials.
Caution
This tool is very effective at cutting fingers. Use standard woodworking safety equipment such as goggles and saw workpiece "pusher" tools
Basic Instructions
- Connect and turn on dust collector if a significant amount of sawing (such as resawing) will be done.
- Turn on saw power and light power.
- Make cuts.
- Turn off saw power.
Specifications and Detailed Instructions
- 9 inch throat (frame to blade) capacity
- 3 1/2 inch cutting thickness (resaw) capacity (barely enough to resaw a standard 2x4)
- Table size with extension 11 3/4 x 14 3/4 inches
- Blade width 1/8" to 3/8"
- Blade length 59 1/4 to 59 1/2 inches
Full user manual in three languages http://manuals.ryobitools.com/system/files/304/original/BS903_979_trillingual.pdf?2011
Exploded view: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-bs903-band-saw-parts-c-7931_7949_7953.html
Tips
- Band Saw Handbook by Mark Douginske http://www.amazon.com/Band-Saw-Handbook-Mark-Duginske/dp/0806963980/
Warnings
High Speed Moving Parts
Cutting Risk
Safety
Eye Protection Required
Read the Fine Manual