Grizzly Ultimate 14" Bandsaw G0555 - Manual (Page 37)

model g0555/g0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
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Blade Information
Selecting the right blade requires a knowledge
of the various blade characteristics to match the
blade with the particular cutting operation.
Blade Length
measured by the circumference, blade lengths
are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw
and the distance between wheels. refer to the
Accessories section later in this manual for blade
replacements from grizzly.
Blade Width
measured from the back of the blade to the tip of
the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is
often the first consideration given to blade selec-
tion. Blade width dictates the largest and smallest
curve that can be cut, as well as how accurately it
can cut a straight line.
Always pick the size of blade that best suits your
application.
• curve cutting: Use the chart in the figure
below to determine the correct blade for
curve cutting. determine the smallest radius
curve that will be cut on your workpiece and
use the corresponding blade width.
Blade Width
Cutting Radius
figure 46. recommended cutting radius per
blade width.
Blade Dimensions
length range ................................... 92 1 ⁄
2
"–93 1 ⁄
2
"
Width range .............................................. 1 ⁄
8
"– 3 ⁄
4
"
• Straight cutting: Use the largest width blade
that you own. large blades excel at cutting
straight lines and are less prone to wander.
Tooth Style
the figure below illustrates the three main blade
tooth styles:
• Raker: Considered to be the standard
because the tooth size and shape are the
same as the tooth gullet. the teeth on raker
blades usually are very numerous, have no
angle, and produce cuts by scraping the
material. As a result, smooth cuts can be
achieved without cutting fast or generating
more heat than other tooth types.
• Skip: Similar to a raker blade that is missing
every other tooth. Because of the design,
skip toothed blades have a much larger gullet
than raker blades, and therefore, cut faster
and generate less heat. however, these
blades also leave a rougher cut than raker
blades.
• hook: the teeth have a positive angle (down-
ward) which makes them dig into the material,
and the gullets are usually rounded for easier
waste removal. these blades are excellent
for the tough demands of resawing and rip-
ping thick material.
Raker Skip Hook
figure 47. main blade tooth styles.