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-32- G1012 18" Bandsaw
Ripping
Crosscutting
Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of
the wood stock. For plywood and other
processed wood, ripping simply means cutting
down the length of the workpiece.
To rip with the Model G1012:
1. Using a straightedge or other accurate
guide, lightly pencil the workpiece along the
desired path of cut.
2. Place the workpiece even along the fence
and line up the penciled mark with the blade,
having the blade kerf on the waste portion
side of the workpiece. Lock the front and
back of the fence in place.
3. Making sure all safety precautions have
been taken, start the bandsaw. Slowly feed
the workpiece into the blade and continue
with the cut until the blade is completely
through the workpiece. Figure 41 shows a
typical ripping operation. When cutting nar-
row pieces, use a push stick to protect your
fingers.
Figure 41. Ripping with a push stick.
NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of
cut. In the event that something unexpected
happens, your hands or fingers may be
pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push
stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to
follow these warnings may result in serious
personal injury!
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 G1012:
1. Using a straightedge or other accurate guide
and lightly pencil the workpiece along the
desired path of cut.
2. Move the fence out of the way. Place the
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
3. Line up the penciled mark with the blade,
having the blade kerf poised to cut through
the waste portion of the workpiece.
4. After all safety precautions have been met,
start the bandsaw. Slowly feed the work-
piece into the blade and continue the cut
until it is all the way through the workpiece.
Figure 42 shows a typical crosscutting oper-
ation.