Iisic borid saw/sander operation, Basic band saw/sander operation – Sears 113.243311 User Manual
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iisic borid saw/sander operation
BASIC BAND SAW/SANDER OPERATION
A
hand saw is basically
a “curve
CLftting" machine.
It
is
not
capable
of doing
inside cutting.
Vr>ur 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.
. It is also used for straight-line cutting operations such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting,
add resawing.
SAWING
WARNING: ADJUST THE UPPER GUIDES TO CLEAR
THE WORKPIECE.
1. Use iaoth 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.
2. 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
SIZE
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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