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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 8/10)
OPERATIONS
Blade Information
Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge of the
various blade characteristics to match the blade with the
particular cutting operation.
Blade Length
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually
unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance
between wheels. This saw uses 92
1
⁄2" to 93
1
⁄2" long
blades. Refer to Page 40 for blade replacements.
Blade Width
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the
blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is often the
first consideration given to blade selection. Blade width
dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as
well as how accurately it can cut a straight line.
This saw uses blades from
1
⁄8" to
3
⁄4" in width. Always pick
the size of blade that best suits your application.
• Curve Cutting: Use the chart in Figure 48 to
determine the correct blade for curve cutting.
Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut
on your workpiece and use the corresponding blade
width.
• Straight Cutting: Use the largest width blade that
you own. Large blades excel at cutting straight lines
and are less prone to wander.
Blade Width
Cutting Radius
1
/
2
"
2
1
/
2
"
3
/
8
"
1
1
/
4
"
3
/
8
"
1
/
4
"
5
/
8
"
3
/
16
"
1
/
8
"
1
/
8
"
Figure 48. Blade width in relation to
cutting radius.