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Re: Does anyone know how to make the HF 4 by 6 horiz/vertical bandsaw safer to use on vertical posit
If the blade is too close for your comfort, pick up some angle iron or aluminum and make an extended guard. It doesn't have to be that rigid and actually one with a bit of flop can be an advantage. More of a warning buzzer if you push it into the blade. I would be more worried about the saw tipping back when vertical than interacting with the blade.
The hardest thing is to learn to let the blade do the work. Pushing it hard is only going to lead to the blade deflecting rather than making it cut faster. For aluminum, you would be better off on the faster speed if you have not already done that.
If the blade is too close for your comfort, pick up some angle iron or aluminum and make an extended guard. It doesn't have to be that rigid and actually one with a bit of flop can be an advantage. More of a warning buzzer if you push it into the blade. I would be more worried about the saw tipping back when vertical than interacting with the blade.
The hardest thing is to learn to let the blade do the work. Pushing it hard is only going to lead to the blade deflecting rather than making it cut faster. For aluminum, you would be better off on the faster speed if you have not already done that.