Grizzly G0506 - Manual (Page 25)

18" & 20" Super Heavy-Duty Bandsaws -23-
Using this machine pro-
duces sawdust which may
cause allergic reactions
and respiratory problems.
Use an approved dust
mask to protect yourself
from dust hazards!
SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire operation
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
adjustments. Failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Blade Selections
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read
books, trade magazines, or get formal train-
ing to maximize the potential of your
machine. The following section was
designed to give instructions on the basic
operations of this bandsaw. However, it is in
no way comprehensive of every bandsaw
application. There are many different jigs
that can be built to increase safety, accura-
cy, and types of cuts.
Selecting the right blade requires a combination
of the various blade characteristics mentioned
below, the type of material you plan to cut, and
the type of cut you are going to perform.
Blade Length
Measured by the circumference, blade lengths
are usually unique to the model of your bandsaw
and the wheel diameter. The Model G0506 is
designed for blades that are 147
5 ⁄
8
"-149 5 ⁄
8
" long.
The Model G0507/G0511 requires blades that
are 160
13 ⁄
16
"-162 3 ⁄
8
" long.
Blade Width
Measured from the 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.
A narrow blade can cut tight curves (a small
radius) but is not very good at cutting straight
lines, because they naturally wander (blade
lead). However, larger blades are much better at
cutting straight lines and this makes them a nat-
ural choice for resaw applications
The 18" & 20" Super Heavy-Duty Bandsaws func-
tion best with blades that are
3 ⁄
8
" - 1" wide. Refer
to the current Grizzly catalog for prices and order-
ing information. Always pick the size of blade that
best suits your application.
Tooth Style
When selecting blades, another option to consid-
er is the shape, gullet size and angle of the
teeth—otherwise known as “Tooth Style.”