Grizzly G0555X owner manual Cutting Curves Stacked Cuts, To complete a stacked cut

Cutting Curves Stacked Cuts

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the layout line without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, use a narrower blade, a blade with more TPI (teeth per inch), or more relief cuts.

Relief cuts are cuts made through the waste portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the layout line. Relief cuts reduce the chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted by removing waste wood from the workpiece and alleviating any pressure on the back of the blade.

NOTICE

The list below shows the minimum radii for different blade widths.

Width	Radius
1⁄8"	1⁄8"
3⁄16"	3⁄8"
1⁄4''	5⁄8''
3⁄8''	11⁄4''
1⁄2''	21⁄2''
5⁄8''	33⁄4''
3⁄4''	51⁄2''

G0555X 14" Extreme Series Bandsaw

One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack- ing workpieces together and cutting them as one. Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°; otherwise, any error will be compounded.

To complete a stacked cut:

1.Align your pieces from top-to-bottom to ensure that each piece has adequate scrap to provide a clean, unhampered cut.

2.Secure all the pieces together in a manner that will not interfere with the cutting. Hot glue on the edges works well, as do brad nails through the waste portion. (Be careful not to cut into the brads or you may break the blade!)

3.On the face of the top piece, mark the shape you intend to cut.

4.Make relief cuts perpendicular to the out- line of your intended shape in areas where changes in blade direction could cause the blade to bind.

5.Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece. Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line as shown in Figure 32.

Figure 32. Typical stacked cut.

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