Woodstock W1673 instruction manual Cutting Curves, Resawing, To make curved cuts

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BLADE WIDTH

MINIMUM RADII

14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58"

38" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138" 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212" 58" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4"

34" . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512" 1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .758" 114" . . . . . . . . . . . . .978"

Figure 51. Minimum radii for blade widths.

Figure 52. Relief cuts before cutting curves.

Figure 53. Resawing.

Cutting Curves

The ability to cut curves is one of the most use- ful things a bandsaw can accomplish. However, when cutting curves you need to be careful not to twist the blade, especially when cutting tight curves. The chart in Figure 51 will help you in deciding the limitations that each size of blade can handle. Also, it is important to make relief cuts through the waste portion directly into the tightest point of the curve. Notice the relief cuts in Figure 52.

To make curved cuts:

1.Draw the design or pattern on the work- piece.

2.Make sure you have the proper blade installed for the cut you want to make.

3.Lower the upper blade guide assembly to within 12" of the workpiece to maximize control over the blade during the cut.

4.Turn on the saw. Make relief cuts at all the tight corners and transition points.

5.Begin your curved cut. Guide the direction of the piece with one hand and feed the piece slowly and evenly into the blade with the other hand.

Resawing

“Resawing” means cutting one board into two or more thinner boards. See Figure 53. The most important things to remember when resawing are safety and blade selection.

Always use push blocks and wear safety glass- es when resawing.

Blades with a large gullet capacity clear sawdust more efficiently, reduce heat and give you more horsepower per tooth. Hook or skip tooth blades with fewer teeth per inch (3-6) are ideal. Also, a wider blade is generally better because it pro- vides more control and is more likely to handle the stress of resawing.

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Contents Bandsaw Table Of Contents Woodstock Service and Support Introduction About Your NEW BandsawWarranty and Returns Machine SpecificationsSafety First Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Keep proper footing and balance at all timesElectrical Requirements 110V OperationExtension Cords Grounding220V Operation Avoiding Potential Injuries Unplug saw before changing bladesUse push blocks when necessary Assembly Instructions ContentsHardware StandBandsaw Body Lifting tensioning handleMounting Motor Quick-Connect CordTo mount the table Mounting TableMounting Dust Port Rail placement Fence/RailsAdjustments Location of ControlsDiagram of speed options Speed ChangesTo remove the blade Install/Remove BladesTo install the blade To adjust blade tension Blade TensionTo tighten your blade by sound To tighten your blade by deflectionRead the next section for coplanar tracking To track the blade using center trackingTracking Wheel Alignment To check if your wheels are coplanarLower wheel adjustment control Blade Guides Blade guide assembliesTo adjust the guide blocks Guide block position on bladeTable Adjustments To square the table to the bladeTable Adjustments To make the miter gauge slot parallel with the bladeFence Adjustments To set the fence so it is parallel to the miter slotTo adjust for blade lead with the fence only option Blade LeadTest Run OperationsGeneral To perform ripping operations RippingCrosscutting To make curved cuts Cutting CurvesResawing To make stacked cuts To resaw, follow this basic procedureStacked Cuts Blade Selection Blade TypeBlade Width Blade TeethMaintenance LubricationMaintenance Schedule Maintenance NotesPage Closure Page Page Page XPB03 Adapter Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA