Bandsaw, metal, horizontal (Westward UE-712) ID:165

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Type	Westward UE-712 Horizontal-Vertical Band Saw
Make/Model	Westward UE-712
Serial number	??
Original owner	Protospace
Loan status	None
Arrival date	2022-10-22
Location	Between metal bay and welding area
Functional status	Functional
Usage permissions	??
Certification	??
Wiki-ID	165
Label	1.0" 1.5" 2.0"

Do not expect to find a functional blade in this tool, they don't last more than a couple weeks due to abuse. Supply your own sharps; purchasing details are below.

Specifications

• Blade size: 3/4" x 0.032" x 93" - available at Princess Auto (best value?), Busy Bee and KMS.
• Blade speeds: 86/132/178/260 FPM
• Cutting capacity 7" x 12" (depends on shape and miter angle, see manual for details or try)
• Horsepower: 3/4HP (560W)

Manual

Manual (different model but same saw, goes by a few names/brands: JET, Acra, etc.)

Features

Built-in coolant system

Automatic shut-off

Operation

If you're ever doing/getting a demo of this tool, fill in this section on how it works!

(pages 17/18 of the manual effectively cover this)

How to:

• not hurt your self/arms/eyes...
• not killing sawblades
• set up and hold material
• adjusting cutting pressure
• using coolant effectively
• setting up for vertical operation
• cleaning and maintenance

Maintenance

Oil Change

Drain and refill gear box oil after first 90 days of operation. Thereafter, change every six months. Use 90W oil.

Oil Change

Date	Completed By
10/5/25	Routley

Coolant Check

Check coolant every 3 months. If coolant level is low, add water to the sump. The lubricant is biodegradable so water mixes well.<< what type of coolant it takes>>

Coolant

Date	Action Taken	Completed By

Apparently gear oil had been previously changed with no mtce log update. Found top left gear housing threads stripped when cover was removed.

Log

Oct 22nd 2022 - installed