basic band saw/sander operation
BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER OPERATION
A band saw is basically a "curve cutting" machine. It is no_ capable of doing inside cutting.
Your Craftsman Band Saw/Sander is no_ only capable of the usual band saw operations, out it can he converted into a sander as well. You can finish wood, certain compositions and plastics and
It is also used for stra
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing.
SAWING
WARNING: ADJUST THE UPPER GUIDES TO CLEAR THE WORKPIECE.
1.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.
2.The smallest diameter that can be cut out is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4" wide
blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately
BLADE SELECTION GUIDE FOR MINIMUM CIRCLE CUTTING
BLADE | 1 " | 3" | I" | 3" | 1" |
StZE |
| 16 | 4 | 8 |
|
SANDING
The sanding belt cuts very rapidly. Practice with some scraps of wood first before you attempt to sand your actual workpiece.
1.Press the workpiece gently against the sanding belt, and keep moving it until the edge is smooth.
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