Grizzly G0717 - Manual (Page 26)

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Model g0717 (Mfg. since 9/10)
tooth set
three common tooth sets are alternate, wavy,
and raker (see
figure 23). each removes mate-
rial in a different manner to make the kerf in the
workpiece.
Standard (or Raker)
Variable Pitch (VP)
Variable Pitch Positive Rake
Hook (or Claw)
Skip (or Skip Tooth)
figure 24. Bandsaw blade tooth types.
variable pitch (vp): Varying gullet depth and
tooth spacing, a "0" rake angle, excellent chip
removing capacity, and smooth cutting.
variable pitch with positive Rake: Varying gul-
let depth and tooth spacing, a positive rake angle,
better chip formation, and aggressive cutting.
hook or Claw: Wide gullets (round or flat), equal-
ly spaced teeth, positive rake angle, and fast cut
with good surface finish.
skip or skip tooth: Wide, flat gullets, a "0" rake
angle, equally spaced teeth, and recommended
for non-ferrous materials.
alternate: an all-purpose arrangement with teeth
bent evenly left and right of the blade. generally
used for milder metals.
wavy: generally three or more teeth in a group
that are bent one way, followed by a non-set
tooth, and then a group bent the other way.
recommended for straight cuts in thin metals or
thin-wall tubing.
Raker: three teeth in a recurring group—one bent
left, next one bent right, and then a non-set tooth.
the raker set is ideal for most contour cuts.
tooth type
the most common tooth types are described
below and illustrated in Figure 24. each removes,
gathers, and expels material differently.
standard or Raker: equally spaced teeth set at
a "0" rake angle. recommended for all purpose
use.
figure 23. Bandsaw blade tooth sets.
a
lternate Wavy r
aker