Cutting Curves; Stacked Cuts - Grizzly EXTREME G0514X2 Owner's Manual

Cutting Curves

When cutting curves, simultaneously feed and
turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows
the layout line without twisting. If a curve is so
abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up
and cut a new kerf, use either a narrower blade
or a blade with more TPI (teeth per inch), or make
more relief cuts.
Always make short cuts first, then proceed to
the longer cuts. Relief cuts will also reduce the
chance that the blade will be pinched or twisted.
Relief cuts are cuts made through the waste
portion of the workpiece and are stopped at the
layout line. As you cut along the layout line, waste
wood is released from the workpiece, alleviating
any pressure on the back of the blade. Relief cuts
also make backing the workpiece out easier, if
needed.
NOTICE
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
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Radius
⁄ "
1
8
⁄ "
3
8
⁄ ''
5
8
⁄ ''
1
4
⁄ ''
1
2
⁄ ''
3
4
⁄ ''
1
2
G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw

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. Before mak-
ing stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and
the blade are properly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise,
any error will be compounded.
To complete a stacked cut:
1. Align your pieces from top to bottom to
ensure that each piece has adequate scrap
to provide a clean, unhampered cut.
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 kerf 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 as shown in Figure 46.
Figure 46. Typical stacked cut.