Grizzly G0664 owner manual Setting Feed Rate, Blade Length, Blade Width, To set the feed rate

Blade Length

Measured by the blade circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between the wheels. The Model G0664 uses a 129"–131" blade.

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—generally the wider the blade, the straighter it will cut. The Model G0664 uses a 1 1⁄16" wide blade.

G0664 Heavy Duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw

Setting Feed Rate

Feed rate is the speed at which the bow lowers and the saw blade cuts through a workpiece. The feed rate dial adjusts the feed rate. If a lubricant is used while cutting, the feed rate can be increased by approximately 15%.

To set the feed rate:

1.Raise the bow to the upmost position by pressing the raise bow button ().

2.Set the feed rate dial ( '( & % . -,) to the desired feed

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rate; 0 (fully clockwise) * is the slowest and 9 (fully counterclockwise) is the fastest (Figure 36).

Feed Rate Dial

Figure 36. Feed rate dial.

3.Proceed with cutting operations.

4.Observe the metal chips produced by the cut and refer to Chip Inspection Chart on Page 35 for information on how to adjust your feed rate for optimum cutting performance.

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