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TYPES OF CUT
Several types of cut are possible with this saw i.e. rip cutting, cross cutting,
bevel or mitre cutting.
RIP CUTTING
This term refers to cutting timber in the same direction as the grain, rather than
across it. You can rip wood freehand to a drawn pencil line, but best results
are obtained by using the rip fence.
If the table is set level, set the rip-fence to the left hand side of the blade,
allowing you to use your right hand to hold the work firmly against the fence.
The scale on the fence guide rail indicates the distance of the fence from the
saw blade and can be used as shown on page 15.
When cutting a bevel rip, with the table tilted at any angle up to 45
o
, set the
rip fence to the right hand side of the blade if the width of the workpiece
allows it. With the fence on the ‘downhill’ side of the table, it will help support
the workpiece.
The width of cut indicator (scale) on the guide rail may be used to set the rip
fence to the required cutting position.
Long workpieces may require additional support in the form of blocks or rollers
and may be pulled as well as pushed to pass them through the bandsaw.
CROSS CUTTING
This term refers to cutting timber at right angles to the grain. This type of cut
can also be made freehand, but the mitre gauge is used to ensure accurate
results. The mitre gauge can be adjusted up to 60
o
to produce mitre cuts, and
with the table tilted, compound mitre cuts.
Make sure the work is held firmly against the table and against the face of the
mitre gauge. Be careful to keep your fingers away from the blade, particularly
at the end of the cut.
MITRE CUTTING
Most crosscut work, especially with small pieces is more easily controlled with
the use of a mitre gauge. The mitre gauge is also essential for accurate
compound mitre cuts. The gauge is graduated to 60
o
for both left and right
hand angles.
FREEHAND CUTTING
The ease with which many different and varied shapes can be cut is one of
the most important features of the bandsaw.
