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-28- G4186Z 18" Bandsaw

Stacked Cuts

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to

cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack-

ing a number of workpieces together.

Before making stacked cuts, it is essential to

ensure that both the table and the blade are prop-

erly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise, any error will be

compounded with each piece from the top to the

bottom of the stack.

To complete a stacked cut:

1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to

ensure that each piece has adequate scrap

to provide a clean, unhampered cut.

2. Using brads in the waste portion of each

piece, secure all the pieces together.

3. Lay out the shape you intend to cut on the

face of the top piece.

4. Adjust the blade guard so it is just above

the workpiece with a minimum amount of

the blade exposed.

5. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the outline

of your intended shape in areas where

changes in blade direction could strain the

blade.

6. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were

cutting a single piece. Follow the layout line

with the blade kerf on the waste side of

your line.

Ripping is the process of cutting a wide board into

two or more thinner boards. See Figure 28. The

maximum board width that can be ripped is limit-

ed by the maximum throat dimension of the band-

saw. Maximum cutting width for this bandsaw is

/4".

For ripping, a wider blade is better. In most rip-

ping applications, a standard raker tooth style will

be sufficient. Also, since most ripped lumber will

be jointed smooth, you can choose blades with

fewer teeth-per-inch.

To perform ripping operations:

1. The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly.

See “Blade Tension/Tracking” instructions

and “Table Adjustment” instructions.

2. Adjust the blade guard so it is just above

the workpiece with a minimum amount of

blade exposed. Read instructions on

“Blade Lead” before making a cut.

3. Use a fence to guide the work. Set the dis-

tance between the fence and the blade to

the desired width.

4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.

5. Feed the work slowly and evenly with the

straightest edge against the fence.

Ripping

Figure 28. Typical ripping operation.

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