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Ripping is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maximum board width that can be ripped is limited by the distance between the blade and the support column. Maximum cutting width for this bandsaw is 24".
The important consideration when ripping is blade selection. Generally, the wider the blade, the bet- ter. In most applications, a hook or skip tooth style will be sufficient. Also, since most ripped lumber will be planed or sanded smooth, you can choose blades with fewer
To perform ripping operations:
1.The bandsaw must be adjusted correctly. See Blade Tension/Tracking section.
2.The table must be square to the blade. See Table Adjustment Section.
3.Use the widest blade available. The blade must also be in good condition.
4.Use a fence to guide work.
5.Draw a reference line on the edge of the board.
6.Support ends of the board if necessary.
7.Feed work slowly and evenly.
One of the benefits of a bandsaw is its ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stack- ing a number of workpieces together.
Before making stacked cuts, it is essential to ensure that both the table and the blade are prop- erly adjusted to 90¡. Otherwise, any error will be compounded with each piece cut from the top to the bottom of the stack.
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.Using brads in the waste portion of each piece, secure all the pieces together.
3.Lay out the shape you intend to cut on the face of the top piece.
4.Make relief cuts perpendicular to the outline of your intended shape in areas where changes in blade direction could strain the woodgrain or cause the blade kerf to bind.
5.Cut the stack of pieces as though you were cutting a single piece. Follow you layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line.
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