Blade Information - Grizzly G0514 Owner's Manual

3. refer to figure 44 to locate the correct v-belt
position for the desired blade speed.
figure 44. v-belt speeds.
4. Move the v-belt to the desired pulley.
5.
rotate the motor to tension the v-belt, then
tighten the motor mount cap screws.
6. Check the v-belt tension. When tensioned
correctly, the v-belt can be deflected approxi-
" (see figure 45).
mately ⁄
3
4
figure 45. v-belt deflection.
Model g0513/g0514 (Mfg. since 8/02+)

Blade information

selecting the right blade requires a knowledge
of the various blade characteristics to match the
blade with the particular cutting operation.
Blade Length
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths
are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw
and the distance between wheels. the Model
g0513 is designed for blades that are 131
and the Model g0514 is designed for blades that
are 143" long. refer to page 36 for blade replace-
ments.
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.
the Model g0513 can use blades from
in width. the Model g0514 can use blades from
⁄ " to 1 ⁄ " in width. always pick the size of blade
1 1
8 4
that best suits your application.
Curve Cutting: use the chart in figure 46 to
•
determine the correct blade for curve cutting.
determine the smallest radius curve that will
be cut on your workpiece and use the cor-
responding blade width.
figure 46. Blade width radii.
⁄ " long
1
2
⁄ " to 1"
1
8
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