Woodstock SHOP FOX W1706 - Manual (Page 39)

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Model W1706 (Mfg. Since 3/13)
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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. This saw uses 92 1 ⁄
2
" to 93 1 ⁄
2
" long
blades. Refer to Page.40 for blade replacements.
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 selection. Blade width
dictates the largest and smallest curve that can be cut, as
well as how accurately it can cut a straight line.
This saw uses blades from 1 ⁄
8
" to 3 ⁄
4
" in width. Always pick
the size of blade that best suits your application.
• Curve.Cutting: Use the chart in Figure.48 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.
• Straight.Cutting: Use the largest width blade that
you own. Large blades excel at cutting straight lines
and are less prone to wander.
Blade Width
Cutting Radius
1 /
2
"
2 1 /
2
"
3 /
8
"
1 1 /
4
"
3 /
8
"
1 /
4
"
5 /
8
"
3 /
16
"
1 /
8
"
1 /
8
"
Figure.48. Blade width in relation to
cutting radius.