Grizzly G0568, Руководство пользователя

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Model G0568/G0569 (Mfd. Since 10/11)
Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the
grain of wood. For plywood and other processed
wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across
the width of the material.
To make a 90˚ crosscut:
1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you
want to begin the cut.
2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-
rect height and make sure the miter gauge is
set to 0°.
3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the
workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.
4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge
and line up the mark with the blade.
5. After all safety precautions have been met,
turn the bandsaw
ON. Slowly feed the
workpiece into the blade and continue the
cut until the blade is all the way through the
workpiece.
Figure 57 shows a typical cross-
cutting operation.
Figure 57. Example of crosscutting operation
with miter gauge.
Crosscutting
Resawing (see Figure 58) is the process of cut-
ting a board into two or more thinner boards. The
maximum board width that can be resawn is limit-
ed by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw.
One of the most important considerations when
resawing is blade selection. Generally, wider
blades are better. In most applications, a hook or
a skip tooth style will be desirable. Choose blades
with fewer teeth-per-inch (from 3 to 6), because
they offer larger gullet capacities for clearing saw-
dust, reducing heat buildup and reducing strain
on the motor.
Resawing
To resaw a workpiece:
1. Verify that the bandsaw is set up properly and
that the fence is parallel to the blade.
2. Adjust the upper blade guide so it is about 1"
above the workpiece with a minimum amount
of blade exposed.
3. Install the optional Model H7528 resaw fence
(see Accessories, Page 48), set it to the
desired width of cut, and lock it in place.
4. Support the ends of the board if necessary.
5. Turn the bandsaw ON.
6. Using push paddles and a push stick, keep
pressure against the fence and table, and
slowly feed the workpiece into the moving
blade until the blade is completely through
the workpiece (see
Figure 58).
When resawing thin pieces, a wandering
blade (blade lead) can tear through the sur-
face of the workpiece, exposing your hands
to the blade teeth. Always use push blocks
when resawing and keep your hands clear
of the blade.