Axminster AP535SS

This is a restricted use machine. You must be specifically trained before using this equipment. Review the self-directed learning information on this page and book in for in-person training with a member of technical staff.

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The scroll saw is located in the Morson Engine Room and can be used for cutting plywood, plastics, and thin metal.

Safety

• Review the Safe System of Work for this machine before starting work.
• You must wear eye protection.
• You must not wear gloves when running this machine.
• Long hair must be tied back securely.
• Loose clothing must be tied back, loose long sleeves must be rolled up.
• Do not saw composites (carbon fibre, glass fibre, and similar.) You must use the machines with dedicated dust extraction in the composites laboratory.

Practice Cards

Next to the scroll saw there are practice cards made from 3mm plywood. You will be completing one of these when you undertake safety training on the machine. Feel free to use these to improve your skills.

If there are no practice cards left, please cut some more from 3mm plywood. You can get four out of one sheet of 300 x 400 mm material.

• Scroll Saw Practice Card (SVG)

More Information

• User Manual
• Axminster product page