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Ripping

Crosscutting

Figure 49. Ripping a board.

Figure 50. Crosscutting a board.

Always wear safety

glasses when operating

the bandsaw. Failure to

comply may result in

serious personal injury.

“Ripping” means cutting along the grain of the

wood. This is generally accomplished by using

the fence of the bandsaw as a guide to make a

straight cut. See Figure 49.

Blade selection is important when ripping.

Individual results may vary, but generally, the

wider the blade you use, the straighter the cuts.

Also, fewer teeth per inch allow for easier saw-

dust removal, less heat buildup and more horse-

power per tooth. Keep in mind, though, that

blades with fewer teeth-per-inch also produce

rougher cuts.

To perform ripping operations:

1. Make sure you have properly adjusted your

bandsaw according to all the instructions in

the Adjustments section in this manual.

2. Draw a reference line on the face of the

board, support the ends if necessary and

feed the work slowly and evenly. If your

cuts are not straight see the “Blade Lead”

instructions.

“Crosscutting” means cutting across the grain of

the wood. This is most often done by using the

miter gauge for support when making the cut. It

can be done freehand as well. See Figure 50.

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