Ripping
Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain of the wood stock. For plywood and other processed wood, ripping simply means cutting down the length of the workpiece.
To rip with the Model G1012:
1.Using a straightedge or other accurate guide, lightly pencil the workpiece along the desired path of cut.
2.Place the workpiece even along the fence and line up the penciled mark with the blade, having the blade kerf on the waste portion side of the workpiece. Lock the front and back of the fence in place.
3.Making sure all safety precautions have been taken, start the bandsaw. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade and continue with the cut until the blade is completely through the workpiece. Figure 41 shows a typical ripping operation. When cutting nar- row pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers.
Figure 41. Ripping with a push stick.
NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. In the event that something unexpected happens, your hands or fingers may be pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious personal injury!
Crosscutting
Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood and other processed wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the material.
To crosscut with the Model G1012:
1.Using a straightedge or other accurate guide and lightly pencil the workpiece along the desired path of cut.
2.Move the fence out of the way. Place the workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
3.Line up the penciled mark with the blade, having the blade kerf poised to cut through the waste portion of the workpiece.
4.After all safety precautions have been met, start the bandsaw. Slowly feed the work- piece into the blade and continue the cut until it is all the way through the workpiece. Figure 42 shows a typical crosscutting oper- ation.
G1012 18" Bandsaw |
