Crosscutting; Resawing - Shop fox W1729 Owner's Manual

Crosscutting

"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of the
wood. This is most often done by using the miter gauge for
support when making the cut. It can be done freehand as
well (see.Figure.42).
To.crosscut,.do.these.steps:
1. Make sure your bandsaw is properly set up according
to the Adjustments section in this manual.
2. Set the miter gauge in the correct position.
3. Slowly and evenly feed the wood into the blade as
shown in.Figure.42. DO NOT force the workpiece
into the blade!

Resawing

"Resawing" means cutting one board into two or more
thinner boards (see.Figure.43). The most important
things to remember when resawing are safety and blade
selection.
Always.use.push.blocks.and.wear.safety.glasses.when.
resawing..
Blades with a large gullet capacity clear sawdust more
efficiently, reduce heat and give you more horsepower
per tooth. Hook or skip tooth blades with fewer teeth
per inch (3-6) are ideal. Also, a wider blade is generally
better because it provides more control and is more
likely to handle the stress of resawing.
To.resaw,.do.these.steps:
1. Make sure your bandsaw is properly set up as
outlined in this manual.
2. Use the widest blade that will fit your saw (1"). Also,
make sure your blade is sharp and in good condition.
3. Make a test cut on a piece of scrap lumber to make
sure your bandsaw is set up properly for the job.
4. Slowly and evenly feed the wood into the blade. DO.
NOT.force.it!
. •. If the blade wanders when using the fence, refer
to Blade.Lead on Page.42 to find a solution.
Model W1729 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/12)
Figure.42..Crosscutting a board on a
Figure.43. Safely resawing on a typical
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typical bandsaw.
bandsaw.