The cutting of wood, manufactured boards and plastic sheet to approximate profile using an endless saw blade running on guide wheels.

The cutting to required length of workpieces from stock bars or rods of both ferrous and non-ferrous material using a power saw. Power sawing can be done by reciprocating power hacksaws, by metal cutting band saws and by special chop saws designed for cutting metal.

This short video has been developed to support teachers and technicians in risk assessing the use of a bandsaw in D&T.

This guide describes the things that should be considered when selecting and using eye and face protection in D&T, food and Art.