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G0621 Wood/Metal Bandsaw
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When cutting wood, "Ripping" means cutting with
the grain. For plywood or metal, ripping simply
means cutting down the length of the workpiece.
To make a rip cut:
1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the
cut on your workpiece, then lock the fence in
place.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to less than
1" away from the workpiece
.
3. After all safety precautions have been met,
turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the
workpiece into the blade and continue with
the cut until the blade is completely through
the workpiece.
Figure 32 shows a typical rip-
ping operation.
Note: If you cut narrow pieces, use a push
stick to protect your fingers.
Figure 32. Typical ripping operation.
NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of
cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers may
go into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick
when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to fol
-
low these warnings may result in serious
personal injury!
"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of
wood. For plywood or metal, crosscutting simply
means cutting across the width of the workpiece.
To make a 90˚ crosscut:
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you
want to begin the cut.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to to less
than 1" away from the workpiece and make
sure the miter gauge is set to 90°.
3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge
and align the mark with the blade.
5. After all safety precautions have been met,
turn the bandsaw ON. Slowly feed the
workpiece into the blade and continue the
cut until the blade is all the way through the
workpiece. Figure 33 shows a typical cross-
cutting operation.
Figure 33. Typical crosscutting operation.
Ripping Crosscutting