Grizzly G0555 Blade Information, Blade Dimensions, Blade Length, Blade Width, Tooth Style

Blade Information

Blade Dimensions

Length Range	92⁜1⁄2"–93⁜1⁄2"
Width Range	1⁄8"–⁜3⁄4"

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. Refer to the Accessories section later in this manual for blade replacements from Grizzly.

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 selec- tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it can cut a straight line.

Always pick the size of blade that best suits your application.

•Curve Cutting: Use the chart in the figure below 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.

Blade Width

Cutting Radius

Figure 46. Recommended cutting radius per

blade width.

Model G0555/G0555P (Mfg. Since 5/11)

•Straight Cutting: Use the largest width blade that you own. Large blades excel at cutting straight lines and are less prone to wander.

Tooth Style

The figure below illustrates the three main blade tooth styles:

Raker Skip Hook

Figure 47. Main blade tooth styles.

•Raker: Considered to be the standard because the tooth size and shape are the same as the tooth gullet. The teeth on raker blades usually are very numerous, have no angle, and produce cuts by scraping the material. As a result, smooth cuts can be achieved without cutting fast or generating more heat than other tooth types.

•Skip: Similar to a raker blade that is missing every other tooth. Because of the design, skip toothed blades have a much larger gullet than raker blades, and therefore, cut faster and generate less heat. However, these blades also leave a rougher cut than raker blades.

•Hook: The teeth have a positive angle (down- ward) which makes them dig into the material, and the gullets are usually rounded for easier waste removal. These blades are excellent for the tough demands of resawing and rip- ping thick material.

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