Blade Speed; Blade Terminology - Grizzly G0622 Owner's Manual

Blade Speed

The bandsaw is capable of operating at 78,
108, or 180 FPM (Feet Per Minute). The speed
can easily be adjusted by changing the V-belt
placement. Figure 33 shows an illustration for
pulley positions for each speed.
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78 FPM
108 FPM
180 FPM
Figure 33. Pulley & V-belt configuration.
To change the blade speeds:
1.
DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen the motor tension bolt to allow the
motor to pivot (Figure 34).
Motor Tension Bolt
Figure 34. Motor tension bolt.
3.
Raise the motor to relieve the belt tension
and position the belt in the desired pulley
alignment.
4.
Release the motor and let its weight tension
the belt.
5.
Tighten the motor tension bolt back against
the frame of the bandsaw.
Model G0622 (Mfd. Since 09/17)
blade selection

Blade Terminology

Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a
knowledge of various blade characteristics. Use
the illustration in Figure 35 and the following
descriptions to better understand blade charac-
teristics.
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A. Kerf: The amount of material removed by the
B. Tooth Set: The amount each tooth is bent
C. Gauge: The thickness of the blade.
D. Blade Width: The widest point of the blade
E. Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth from a
F.
G. Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth
H. Blade Back: The distance between the bot-
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B
C
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Figure 35. Bandsaw blade terminology.
blade during cutting.
left or right from the blade.
measured from the tip of the tooth to the back
edge of the blade.
line perpendicular to the length of the blade.
Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip
to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).
tips.
tom of the gullet and the back edge of the
blade.
TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured
from gullet to gullet.
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