Cutting Curves; Stacked Cuts - Grizzly G0555XH Owner's Manual

Stacked Cuts

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. However,
before making stacked cuts, ensure that the table
is perpendicular (90°) to the blade—otherwise,
any error in this setting will be compounded in the
workpieces.
To complete a stacked cut:
1. Align workpieces from top to bottom.
2.
Secure all pieces together in a manner that
will not interfere with cutting. Hot gluing
along edges works well, as does brad nailing
through waste portion. (Be careful not to cut
into brads or you may break blade!)
3. Lay out shape you intend to cut on face of top
piece.
4.
Make relief cuts perpendicular to outline of
your intended shape in areas where changes
in blade direction could strain woodgrain or
cause blade to bind.
5.
Cut stack of pieces along your layout line as
though you were cutting a single piece (see
Figure 61 for an example of a stacked cut
setup).
Figure 61. Example of a stacked cut setup.
Model G0555XH (Mfd. Since 1/18)

Cutting Curves

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and
turn the stock carefully so the blade follows the
layout line without twisting. If curves are sharp or
tight, use a narrower blade with more TPI (teeth
per inch) and make relief cuts to avoid having to
back the workpiece away from the blade.
Always make short cuts first, then proceed to
the longer cuts. Relief cuts reduce the chance of
the blade being pinched or twisted. Relief cuts
are cuts made through the waste portion of the
workpiece and are stopped at the layout line, so
when you're cutting along the layout line, waste
wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating
any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts
also make it easier to back the workpiece out
once the saw blade has come to a stop, if needed.
The list below displays blade widths and
the corresponding minimum radii for those
blade widths.
Width
⁄ " ................................................
1
8
⁄ " ................................................
3
16
⁄ '' ................................................
1
4
⁄ '' ............................................... 1
3
8
⁄ '' ............................................... 2
1
2
⁄ '' ............................................... 3
5
8
⁄ '' ............................................... 5
3
4
Min. Radius
⁄ "
1
8
⁄ "
3
8
⁄ ''
5
8
⁄ ''
1
4
⁄ ''
1
2
⁄ ''
3
4
⁄ ''
1
2
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