Woodstock SHOP FOX M1054 - Manual (Page 33)

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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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The following tips will help you safely and effectively
operate your bandsaw, and help you get the maximum
life out of your saw blades.
Tips for horizontal cutting:
• Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut
multiple pieces of stock to the same length.
• Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure
a straight cut through the material and use the
quick release vise feature to speed production.
• Let the blade reach full speed before engaging the
workpiece.
• Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the
workpiece.
• Examine chip color and form for signs of proper feed
and speed rates.
• Keep drains free of chips for rapid return of coolant
to the coolant pump.
• Wait until the blade has completely stopped before
removing the workpiece from the vise, and avoid
touching the cut end—it could be very hot!
• Support long pieces so they won't fall when cut, and
flag the ends to alert passers-by of potential dan-
ger.
• Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the
workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade move-
ment.
• Use coolant when possible to increase blade life.
Operation Tips
NOTICE
Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to pro-
long blade life.
Bandsaw
Accessories
The following bandsaw accessories may
be available through your local Woodstock
International Inc. Dealer. If you do not
have a dealer in your area, these prod-
ucts are also available through online
dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock
International Inc. Customer Service to get
a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-545-
8420 or at [email protected].
Figure 26. Bandsaw blades.
D3660—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 10 TPI Raker
D3661—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 14 TPI Raker
D3662—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 3-4 VP
D3663—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 4-6 VP
D3664—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 5-8 VP
D3665—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 6-10 VP
D3666—129 3 ⁄
8
" x 1 1 ⁄
16
" x .035 8-12 VP