Grizzly Ripping, Crosscutting, To rip with the Model G1012, To crosscut with the Model G1012

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Ripping

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

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.

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G1012 18" Bandsaw

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Contents HEAVY-DUTY Bandsaw Page Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP Rating Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws 220V Operation Fusing Circuit RequirementsGrounding Extension Cords General Information CommentaryUnpacking Piece Inventory See FigureHardware Bags Inside Bags QtyHardware Recognition Chart Clean up Site ConsiderationsOrder of Assembly AssemblyStand Legs, braces, and one stand side Attached to stand Bandsaw unit mounted to stand Pulleys Belts Belt Guard Belts mounted on pulleysTo mount the table to the bandsaw unit Blade Guides To install the upper and lower blade guidesFence Adjustments ControlsBlade Tracking To adjust the tensionBlade Tension Guide Post To adjust guide assembly alignment on guide postTo set the guide-blocks within the guide- block holder Lower Blade Guide Assemblies Table Adjustments Blade ChangesTo adjust the miter slot parallel to the band- saw blade Squaring table to blade back G1012 18 BandsawFence Adjustment Blade Lead To skew your fenceWheel Alignment To verify if the the upper and lower wheels are coplanarCoplanar diagram G1012 18 Bandsaw Shimming a wheelTest Run OperationsOverview Blade Width Blade InformationBlade Length Tooth StyleBlade Care Tooth PitchBlade Breakage To rip with the Model G1012 RippingCrosscutting To crosscut with the Model G1012Resawing Crosscutting with miter gaugeStacked Cuts Cutting CurvesTo complete a stacked cut Miscellaneous MaintenanceLubrication G1012 18 Bandsaw Closure Machine Data Sheet G1012 18 Bandsaw G1012 18 Bandsaw G1012 18 Bandsaw G1012 18 Bandsaw Upper Frame ARM Switch Troubleshooting Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WA