basic band saw operation
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A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It is not capable of doing inside cutting.
Your Craftsman Band Saw is not only capable of the usual band saw operations, but it can be converted into a sander as well. You can finish wood, certain compositions and plastics.
It is also used for
CIRCLE CUTTING
t. Adjust the upper guides to just clear the work- piece.
2.Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle pressure, and do not force the work, but allow the blade to cut.
3.The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a
Operation | Recommended | Blade Size | ||
|
| (Inches) | ||
Cross | Cutting | 1/4, 3/8, | 1/2 | |
Ripping |
| 1/2 |
| |
Mitering | 1/4, | 3/8, | 1/2 | |
Beveling | 1/4, | 3/8, | 1/2 | |
Compound Cutting | 1/4, | 3/8, | 1/2 | |
Circle | Cutting | See Chart | Below | |
Resawing |
| 1/2 |
| |
Curve | Cutting | 1/8, 1/4 |
BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR MINIMUM
CIRCLE CUTTING
2 112"D CIRCLE DIM.
BLADE SIZE
SAWDUST COLLECTION
1.There is an opening provided in the rear of the bottom cover to attach a
SAWDUST COLLECTION
OPENING
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