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G0457 14" Industrial Bandsaw (Mfg. Since 5/11)
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Crosscutting
Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the
grain of wood. For plywood and other processed
wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across
the width of the material.
To crosscut with the Model G0457:
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you
want to begin the cut.
2. Move the fence out of the way. Place the
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
3. Line up the mark with the blade.
4. 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 40 shows a typical cross-
cutting operation.
Figure 40. Crosscutting with miter gauge.
Figure 41. Resawing lumber.
Resawing (Figure 41) is the process of cutting a
board into two or more thinner boards. The maxi-
mum board width that can be resawn is limited
by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 10".
The Model G0457 14" Industrial Bandsaw is
capable of resawing, provided the saw is properly
set up. Attempting to resaw too wide or too dense
of a board may put excessive strain on the blade
and cause breakage.
One of the most important considerations when
resawing is blade selection. Generally, the wider
blade, the better. In most applications, a hook or
a skip tooth style will be desirable. Also, since
most resawn lumber will be planed smooth, you
should choose blades with fewer teeth-per-inch
(from 3 to 6). While blades with fewer teeth-per-
inch produce rougher cuts, these types of blades
offer larger gullet capacities for clearing sawdust,
reducing heat buildup and reducing strain on the
motor.
Resawing