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basic band saw/sander
operation
BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER
OPERATION
A band saw is basically
a "curve
cutting"
machine.
It differs
from
a saw in two
respects.
It is capable
of cutting
thicker
material
and it cuts
faster.
Unlike
a saw, it is not capable
of doing
inside
cutting.
Your
Craftsman
Band
Saw/Sander
is not
only
capable
of
the usual band saw operations,
but it can be converted
into
a sander
as well. You can finish
wood,
certain
compositions
and plastics
and non-ferrous
metals.
SAWING
1. Adjust the upper guides to just clear the workpiece.
2. Use both
hands
while
feeding
the work
into
the blade.
Hold
the workpiece
firmly
against
the table.
Use gentle
pressure,
and do not force
the work,
but allow the blade
to cut.
3. The smallest diameter
that can be cut out is determined
by the
width
of the
blade.
For
example,
a 1/4"
wide
blade
will
cut
a minimum
diameter
of approximately
1-1/2".
(See Chart)
BLADE
SELECTION
GUIDE
FOR
MINIMUM
CIRCLE
CUTTING
BLADE
1 "
SIZE
3"
1"
3"
1"
SANDING
The
sanding
belt
cuts
very
rapidly.
Practice
with
some
scraps
of
wood
first
before
you
attempt
to
sand
your
actual
workpiece.
1. Press
the
workpiece
gently
against
the
sanding
belt,
and keep moving
it until
the edge is smooth.
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