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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 non-ferrous
metals.
It is also used
for
stra ght-line
cutting
operations
such as
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
1-1/2".
CSee Chart)
BLADE
SELECTION
GUIDE
FOR
MINIMUM
CIRCLE
CUTTING
BLADE
1 "
StZE
3"
I"
3"
1"
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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