Baileigh SS-2822, Operator'S Manual

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Counterclock Wise Setup
With the cutter installed as shown, feed the workpiece
from right-to-left.
Clock Wise Setup
With the cutter installed as shown, feed the workpiece
from left-to-right.
GRAIN DIRECTION
Plan to shape the work piece in the same direction as the grain when possible. Some open
grain woods (such as redwood, fir, and oak) will leave a rough, or slightly splintered edge when
cut against the grain.
DANGER:
Deep cuts require excessive horsepower and pushing force to control the cut. Deep
cuts can also cause the wood to splinter or split and may lead to lost control or
personal injury.
Pre-cut the stock on the band saw whenever possible to 1/16" of finished size. When
an edge finish is unsatisfactory take two or more cuts with the final cut no more than
1/16" deep.
In the case of shaping across the grain, the trailing board edge will often splinter. To
correct this, the best solution is to make the board 1/4" oversize in width, shape the
board, and simply trim off the excess material.