4.Move the body of the motor so that the motor adjustment bolt slides to the
5.Place the
WHEEL PULLEY
MOTOR PULLEY
3200 FPM | 1500 FPM |
Figure 34. Bandsaw speed diagram.
6.Move the body of the motor so that the motor hinge bolt slides to the left-hand side (facing bandsaw front) of the adjustment slot.
7.Hold the motor in position with one hand and tighten the motor adjustment bolt with the other hand.
8.Push the center of the V-belt. If deflection is approximately 3Ú4" with moderate pressure from your thumb or finger, then the tension is correct. If the deflection is more than 3Ú4", repeat steps 3-6.
9.When the V-belt tension is correct, tighten the motor hinge bolt and close the lower wheel cover.
G0555 14" Ultimate Bandsaw
Blade Information
Selecting the right blade requires a combination of the various blade characteristics mentioned below, the type of material you plan to cut, and the type of cut you are going to perform.
Blade Length
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels. The Model G0555 is designed for blades that are 921Ú2" long. Refer to the current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering information.
Blade Width
Measured from the 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.
The Model G0555 can use blades from 1Ú8" to 3Ú4" in width. Always pick the size of blade that best suits your application.
¥Curve Cutting Ñ Use the chart in Figure 35 to determine the correct blade for curve cut- ting. Determine the smallest radius curve that will be cut on your workpiece and use the corresponding width blade.