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Basic Saw Operations
General Cutting
CAUTION: For your safety, comply with all the safety instructions on pages
A band saw is basically a “curve cutting” machine. It is not capable of doing inside cutting.
It is also used for
This machine is fitted with a 3/8" x
NOTE: We recommend using
Operation | Recommended Blade Width |
| (Inches) |
Cross Cutting | 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 |
Ripping | 3/4 |
Mitering | 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 |
Beveling | 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 |
Compound Cutting | 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 |
Circle Cutting | See Chart Below |
Resawing | 3/4 |
Curve Cutting | 1/8, 1/4 |
NOTE: Blade length is
Circle Cutting
1.Adjust the upper guides to vertically just clear the workpiece.
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 deter- mined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4- inch wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approx- imately
Blade Selection Guide for Minimum Circle Cutting
Circle Dia.
1/2"D | 1"D | 4"D | 7"D | ||
1/8" | 3/16" | 1/4" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 3/4" |
Blade Size
23