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12. Operation & Bandsawing Practice
Basic Bandsawing Principles
• The blade cuts on a continuous down stroke.
• Slowly feed the workpiece towards the blade, using only
light pressure whilst letting the blade do the cutting.
• Firmly hold the workpiece and feed it towards the blade
slowly, using the push stick and keeping your hands well
away from the blade.
• For best results the blade must be sharp. Damaged or
worn blades should always be replaced.
• Select the right blade for the job, depending on the
thickness of the wood and the cut to be
made (Fig. 12.1).
• For straight cutting use the rip fence supplied.
• When cutting shapes, follow the design marked out
by pushing and turning the workpiece evenly. Do not
attempt to turn the workpiece without pushing it, as this
may cause the workpiece to get stuck, or the blade
to bend.
Always ensure that your machine is properly maintained
and clean. Before commencing work on an important
project, it is advisable to familiarise yourself with the
operation of the equipment by practising on low value
materials.
CAUTION! Particular care should be taken towards
the end of the cut as there will be a sudden decrease
in resistance and care must be taken to stop hands
from being thrown into the blade.
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