my new toy
A band saw is an electric or pedal-driven saw with a blade consisting of a long, narrow, flexible band of toothed metal. The band rides on two wheels in the same vertical plane with a space between them. Band saws can be used for woodworking, metal working, or for cutting a variety of other materials, and are particularly useful for cutting irregular shapes. The radius of a curve that can be cut on a particular saw is determined by the width of the band.
they're also extremely handy for removing whole or partial fingers. and a good vacuum system will suck 'em up and deposit them into sawdust to dry them out quickly, making them near useless to put back . . . . however, i only know this from watching it happen, i still have all my digits . . . . . for now . . . .



