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Blade Length
Measured by the blade circumference, blade
lengths are usually unique to the brand of your
bandsaw and the distance between the wheels.
the Model g0664 uses a 129"–131" blade.
Blade Width
Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of
the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is
often the first consideration given to blade selec-
tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest
curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately
it can cut a straight line—generally the wider the
blade, the straighter it will cut. the Model g0664
uses a 1
⁄
" wide blade.
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g0664 heavy duty Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
Setting feed Rate
Feed rate is the speed at which the bow lowers
and the saw blade cuts through a workpiece. the
feed rate dial adjusts the feed rate. if a lubricant is
used while cutting, the feed rate can be increased
by approximately 15%.
To set the feed rate:
1.
raise the bow to the upmost position by
pressing the raise bow button (
A
B
2.
set the feed rate dial (
rate; 0 (fully clockwise) is the slowest and 9
(fully counterclockwise) is the fastest (figure
F
E
36).
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figure 36. Feed rate dial.
3.
proceed with cutting operations.
4.
observe the metal chips produced by the cut
and refer to Chip Inspection Chart on page
35 for information on how to adjust your feed
rate for optimum cutting performance.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
).
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K
M
C
D
J
L
) to the desired feed
G
H
Feed rate dial
K
M
J
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