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Ripping
Figure 49. Ripping a board.
Always wear safety
glasses when operating
the bandsaw. Failure to
comply may result in
serious personal injury.
“Ripping” means cutting along the grain of the
wood. This is generally accomplished by using
the fence of the bandsaw as a guide to make a
straight cut. See Figure 49.
Blade selection is important when ripping. Often
individual results may vary, but generally, the
wider the blade you use, the straighter the
cuts.. Also, fewer teeth per inch allow for easi-
er sawdust removal, less heat buildup and more
horsepower per tooth. Keep in mind, though,
that blades with fewer teeth-per-inch also pro-
duce rougher cuts.
To perform ripping operations:
1. Make sure you have properly adjusted your
bandsaw according to all the instructions in
the Adjustments section in this manual.
2. Draw a reference line on the face of the
board, support the ends if necessary and
feed the work slowly and evenly. If your
cuts are not straight see the “Blade Lead”
instructions.
Crosscutting
Figure 50. Crosscutting a board.
“Crosscutting” means cutting across the grain of
the wood. This is most often done by using the
miter gauge for support when making the cut. It
can be done freehand as well. See Figure 50.