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B
Cross Cutting
Cutting against the grain to shorten the length of a
board is called cross cutting. For better control during
cross cutting, use a miter gauge (B). A miter gauge
may be used in either table slot.
Bevel Cutting
Both rip and cross cuts can be made with the table
set at an angle to provide a bevel cut (C). Ensure that
the workpiece is adequately supported when making
bevel cuts.
To set the table angle, loosen the trunnion knobs
and the tilt support knob, and tilt the table as desired.
Tighten all 3 knobs and re-check the table’s angle.
B
Cutting Curves
A bandsaw is especially useful in cutting curves.
This type of cut is usually made without a fence or
guide (B). Carefully turn the stock to ensure the blade
doesn’t twist while following your cut. If the curve is
too sharp and forces you to repeatedly cut new kerfs
in the stock, use a narrower blade that can accommo-
date a tighter radius.
When pulling a workpiece backwards to change a cut,
don’t withdraw the workpiece from the blade entirely.
Instead, turn the workpiece and cut through a waste
area. When cutting long curved sections, make relief
cuts as you go to prevent blade binding and twisting
When cutting circles, it is important to note that the
saw blade’s width dictates the minimum possible
radius of cut. Creating a tight curve requires a smaller
blade than a large curve. The radius chart below
shows typical saw blade widths and their correspond-
ing minimum radius. Note that this chart shows the
minimum radius only; larger radius cuts are possible.
3/4”
5/8”
1/2”
3/8”
1/4”
3/16”
1/8”
3/16” 5/16” 5/8” 1-1/2” 2-1/2” 4” 5-1/2”
Blade Width
Min. Radius
Radius Chart
C
Measuring Drift
Perform a test cut to determine how much drift is oc-
curing, then set the fence’s angle to match the test cut
angle. The saw will cut straight, but the fence will no
longer be parallel to the blade or miter slot.