Cutting Curves; Stacked Cuts - Grizzly G0555LA35 Manual

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
G0555LX (Mfg. Since 3/13)
Min. Radius
⁄ "
1
8
⁄ "
3
8
⁄ ''
5
8
⁄ ''
1
4
⁄ ''
1
2
⁄ ''
3
4
⁄ ''
1
2

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 the workpieces from top to bottom.
2.
Secure all the pieces together in a manner
that will not interfere with the cutting. Hot
glue on the edges works well, as do brad
nails through the waste portion. (Be careful
not to cut into the brads or you may break the
blade!)
3.
On the face of the top piece, lay out the
shape you intend to cut.
4. Make relief cuts perpendicular to the out-
line of your intended shape in areas where
changes in blade direction could strain the
woodgrain or cause the blade to bind.
5. Cut the stack of pieces as though you were
cutting a single piece. Follow your layout
line with the blade kerf on the waste side of
your line (see Figure 55 for an example of a
stacked cut setup).
Figure 55. Example of a stacked cut setup.
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