Grizzly G0514X User Manual

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G0513X/G0514X/G0514X3 Extreme Series Bandsaw

Crosscutting

Crosscutting is the process of cutting across the
grain of wood. For plywood and other processed
wood, crosscutting simply means cutting across
the width of the material.

To make a 90˚ crosscut:

1. Mark the workpiece on the edge where you

want to begin the cut.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height and make sure the miter gauge is
set to 90°.

3. Move the fence out of the way. Place the

workpiece evenly against the miter gauge.

4. Hold the workpiece against the miter gauge

and line up the mark with the blade.

5. After all safety precautions have been met,

turn the bandsaw

ON. Slowly feed the

workpiece into the blade and continue the
cut until the blade is all the way through the
workpiece.

Figure 44 shows a typical cross-

cutting operation.

Figure 44. Crosscutting with miter gauge.

Ripping

Ripping is the process of cutting with the grain
of the wood stock. For plywood and other pro-
cessed wood, ripping simply means cutting down
the length of the workpiece.

To make a rip cut:

1. Adjust the fence to match the width of the

cut on your workpiece and lock the fence in
place.

2. Adjust the blade guide assembly to the cor-

rect height.

3. After all safety precautions have been met,

turn the bandsaw

ON. Slowly feed the

workpiece into the blade and continue with
the cut until the blade is completely through
the workpiece.

Figure 43 shows a typical rip-

ping operation.

Note: If you are cutting nar-

row pieces, use a push stick to protect your
fingers.

Figure 43. Ripping with a push stick.

NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of

cut. In the event that something unexpected

happens, your hands or fingers may be

pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push

stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to

follow these warnings may result in serious

personal injury!