Grizzly G0513 Series Owner's Manual page 57

Using Drift Bar
Model G0513A40 includes a drift bar that installs
on the resaw fence and is designed to help reduce
blade lead by creating a pivot point that provides
more control during resaw operations.
To use drift bar:
1.
Secure drift bar on resaw fence with adjustable
handle. Make sure drift bar is flat against
fence face and is straight up and down.
2.
Slide resaw fence over moving plate on fence
assembly and tighten lock handle.
3.
Move resaw fence up to blade so center of
drift bar is set approximately
blade teeth (see Figure 84).
Blade
1/4"
Drift
Bar
Drift Bar
Figure 84. Resaw fence with drift bar installed.
4. Mark reference cut line along top of workpiece
(see Figure 85).
5. Lower bandsaw blade guides as close to
workpiece as possible (see Figure 85).
6. Adjust resaw fence so blade aligns with mark
made in Step 4 and center of drift bar is set
⁄ " forward of blade teeth (see Figure 85).
1
4
G0513 Series Bandsaws (Mfd. Since 08/22)
⁄ " forward of
1
4
7.
8.
9.
10. Slowly feed workpiece completely through
Blade
Blade
Drift
Bar
1/4"
Drift
Bar
Figure 85. Workpiece positioned to cut using
resaw fence with drift bar.
Lock rip fence and resaw fence in position.
If necessary for cutting operation, support
ends of board with saw stand or roller stand.
Turn bandsaw ON.
blade. Use drift bar as a pivot point to control
cut, as shown in Figure 86.
Note: The drift bar allows you to steer your
workpiece while cutting to quickly correct
blade lead and keep blade aligned with cut
line.
Blade
Drift
Bar
Figure 86. Resawing with drift bar.
Blade
Guides
Blade
Cut Line
Mark
Workpiece
Blade
Guides
Cut Line
Mark
Workpiece
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