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Table Tilt
The table can be tilted to make angled or beveled
cuts. A simple tilt scale is provided on the trun-
nion for a quick gauge (see Figure 48). For more
accurate results use a protractor.
Tilt Scale
& Pointer
Figure 48. Table tilt controls.
Figure 49. Table tilted.
Note: When tilting table to left, the positive stop
bolt must be lowered or removed. Be sure to re-
adjust it when returning table to be perpendicular
with blade.
To tilt the table:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen both table lock knobs underneath
table.
3.
Tilt table to desired angle, then re-tighten lock
knobs.
Model G0555XH (Mfd. Since 1/18)
Lock Knob
(1 of 2)
Blade Selection
Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge
of the various blade characteristics to match the
blade with the particular cutting operation.
Blade Terminology
B
E
F
D
Figure 50. Bandsaw blade components.
A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the
blade during cutting.
B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent
left or right along the blade.
C. Gauge: The thickness of the blade.
D. Blade Width: The widest point of the blade
measured from the tip of the tooth to the back
edge of the blade.
E. Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth face from
a line perpendicular to the length of the blade.
F.
Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip
to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).
G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth
tips.
H. Blade Back: The distance between the bot-
tom of the gullet and the back edge of the
blade.
I.
TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured
from gullet to gullet.
A
C
H
G
I
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