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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
OPERATIONS
The following tips will help you safely and effectively
operate your bandsaw, and help you get the maximum
life out of your saw blades.
Tips for horizontal cutting:
• Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut
multiple pieces of stock to the same length.
• Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure
a straight cut through the material and use the
quick release vise feature to speed production.
• Let the blade reach full speed before engaging the
workpiece.
• Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the
workpiece.
• Examine chip color and form for signs of proper feed
and speed rates.
• Keep drains free of chips for rapid return of coolant
to the coolant pump.
• Wait until the blade has completely stopped before
removing the workpiece from the vise, and avoid
touching the cut end—it could be very hot!
• Support long pieces so they won't fall when cut, and
flag the ends to alert passers-by of potential dan-
ger.
• Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the
workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade move-
ment.
• Use coolant when possible to increase blade life.
Operation Tips
NOTICE
Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to pro-
long blade life.
Bandsaw Accessories
The following bandsaw accessories may
be available through your local Woodstock
International Inc. Dealer. If you do not
have a dealer in your area, these prod-
ucts are also available through online
dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock
International Inc. Customer Service to get
a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-545-
8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
Figure 26. Bandsaw blades.
D3660—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 10 TPI Raker
D3661—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 14 TPI Raker
D3662—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 3-4 VP
D3663—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 4-6 VP
D3664—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 5-8 VP
D3665—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 6-10 VP
D3666—1293⁄8" x 11⁄16" x .035 8-12 VP