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===== Charnwood W730 Bandsaw =====

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==== Overview ====

The Charnwood W730 is a 14" bandsaw for cutting wood, it has an adjustable guide and guard. The machine is on a wheel base so that it can be moved in order to accept material of different sizes.

The overhead dust extraction should be powered on when this machine is used.

[[https://charnwood.net/product/14-woodworking-bandsaw/?srsltid=AfmBOoqZqXGXNpF9UPV9dw3-ZDLzdrZeVZt-fQkOtn7Wjf0d3Z5aQpmC|Link to suppliers catalogue page]]
[[https://www.manualslib.com/manual/758536/Charnwood-W730.html|Link to manual]]
A paper manual is kept for this machine at the Makerspace

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==== Safety & Induction ====

:!: Risk Score: **Amber**

:!: Risk Assessment: {{ :equipment:risk_assessments:nmcc_-_risk_assessment_-_band_saw_-_20.05.2025.docx | Link}}

:!: Do I need an induction to use this machine?: **Yes**

:!: Can I use this machine while lone working?: **Yes**

^ PPE      ^ Required / Suggested / Banned      ^
|Eye protection|Required|
|Hearing protection|Suggested|
|Gloves|Suggested|

Always check material for the presence of nails before feeding into machine - we have a nail detector!

=== Induction Information ===

  * You can get an induction for this machine by submitting a request to contact@newportmakerspace.org, or by completing [[https://forms.gle/bCzqRAGGd8Da9bwJ8|this google form]]
  * An induction for this machine is expected to take up to 1 hour
  * The induction will cover setup and safe usage of the machine

==== Maintenance History ====

Date next maintenance is due: **01/10/2026**

^ Date      ^ Member ID      ^ Notes          ^
| 05/07/2026  | James B | Adjusted blade to cut true again |
| 01/10/2025 | John O | PAT test completed |
| 21/10/2022  |  ms00022 |  1) Changed path of belt past tensioner: The way it is now might not as indicated in manual, but is more conventional and cured belt throw issue. \\ 2) Adjusted track on bottom wheel: the wheel was grinding on the drive pulley. \\ 3) Adjusted track on top wheel: Blade was coming forward/ being thrown. Cured by adjustment. \\ 4) Adjusted guide: to account for above.  Some fine adjustment might be needed in time. \\ 5) Blade changed: Blade was worn/blunt \\ 6) Cleaned tyre on bottom wheel/ dusted top wheel tyre |